K. V. Johansen is the author of The Lady (Marakand, Volume Two), The Leopard (Marakand, Volume One), and Blackdog, and numerous works for children, teens, and adults. She predominantly writes secondary-world fantasy but is also the author of some science fiction and literary criticism, and of a collection retelling medieval Danish ballads. With an artist friend, she is also working on a manga-style adaptation of a short story set in the Blackdog world. Johansen has an MA from the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. Her lifelong interest in ancient and medieval history and the history of languages has had a great influence on her writing and world building. Occasionally, she masquerades as an editor, freelance journalist, or book reviewer, and dabbles (infrequently) in illustration. She lives in New Brunswick with a moderately wicked dog.
"A lyrical and beguiling fantasy of gods and tortured souls, of
grand magics and human frailty. Wonderful books that stand well
above your average epic, Johansen's novels are beautifully written,
timeless fantasy Tolkien himself would have loved." --TOM LLOYD,
author of Stranger of Tempest "If you like epic fantasy full of
flawed, diverse, bickering characters banding together to heal both
their world and themselves, Gods of Nabban has got you covered. If
you want a story with compelling, psychologically rich characters
and a fascinating setting of empires, nomads, gods, and ghosts, it
has all of that. And if you enjoy the pure sword-and-sorcery thrill
of watching the toughest SOBs on the planet facing down a ruthless
army of evil, it's got that too. K. V. Johansen takes you on a
fantastic journey you won't forget." --CHRIS WILLRICH, author of
the Gaunt and Bone series "K. V. Johansen has woven a fabulous
epic. Exciting, passionate, and lyrical, with characters that loom
larger than life on a grand stage." --JON SPRUNK, author of The
Book of the Black Earth series "KV Johansen has crafted a
captivating world of gods, demons, wizards and warriors. Enriched
by a keen eye for character and masterly, lyrical prose this is an
insightful look at the corrosive nature of power on the human soul,
not to mention featuring some of the best swordfights I've ever
read." --ANTHONY RYAN, author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy and The
Waking Fire (reviewing Blackdog) "Johansen has found a winning
combination: the modern epic fantasy penchant for a cast of
thousands and the golden age feeling of a tale of Conan or Fafhrd
and the Gray Mouser dueling with gods gone mad."
--Publishers Weekly (reviewing The Lady) "Blackdog is an absorbing
story of a man and a goddess on the run, struggling to survive
against impossible odds -- all in one can't-put-it-down
volume."
--io9 (reviewing Blackdog) "Her world is full of rich and vivid
detail... High fantasy for lovers of mythology and of powerful
beings in human form, this adult fantasy debut should appeal to
fans of Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series."
--Library Journal (reviewing Blackdog)
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