From the Publisher
Praise for C.S. Friedman:
"Marked by epic battles and powerful emotions, the concluding volume of Friedman's rousing fantasy saga demonstrates once again her talent for creating and populating worlds with unforgettable characters." —Library Joural (starred)
"While everyone is taking about Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and many others, C. S. Friedman wrote one of the very best—and perhaps the best—fantasy series of the new millennium." — Pat's Fantasy Hotlist
"C.S. Friedman makes fantastic things—and frightening things—seem very real. Her characters are people, not just place-holders, and the worlds she creates are as tangible as a live feed from the battlefront or a crash-landing in a savage and unfamiliar wilderness. She also writes bright, clear prose that can shine like gemstones or cut like broken glass. If you haven’t read her work you need to do something about that right now." —Tad Williams
"Powerful, intricate plotting and gripping characters distinguish a book in which ethical dilemmas are essential and engrossing." —Booklist
"Subtle writing and relentless storytelling skill make for a fantasy both elegant and edgy—and, as always with her work, compulsively readable." —Melanie Rawn
RT Book Reviews
Elements of this coming-of-age novel, the author’s first aimed at young adults, hearken back to the works of H. Beam Piper and Charles Fort. Friedman develops her themes with more maturity and skill than either of those old figures, taking a more critical view of grand empires than is the custom in science fiction.
