James Islington was born and raised in southern Victoria, Australia. An avid fantasy reader for many years, it was only when he read Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series that he was finally inspired to write something of his own. He now lives with his wife and daughter on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
Storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan
and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire
*GUARDIAN*
So exciting . . . Will appeal not only to The Wheel of Time
readers, but to anybody looking for a coming-of-age fantasy tale
with likeable characters and strong worldbuilding
*FANTASY FACTION*
A traditional coming-of-age, saving-the-world epic fantasy in the
vein of Tad Williams, Raymond E. Feist (and yes, Robert Jordan).
But it also has the flavour of something new . . . You'll be left
wanting more
*SFX*
Action aplenty and an ample spattering of violence . . . This is a
whole new world with a fresh fantasy streak
*SCIFINOW*
A relentless juggernaut of a book . . . Astoundingly intricate
worldbuilding
*DAILY MAIL*
Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters
*BOINGBOING*
Incessant plot twists and a relentless pace
*KIRKUS*
Love the Wheel of Time? This is about to become your new favourite
series
*BARNES & NOBLE SF BLOG*
Complex magic, terrifying threats out of legend, political
intrigue, and a large cast of characters . . . Fans of doorstop
epic fantasy will not be disappointed
*PUBLISHERS WEEKLY*
Magic, monsters, prophecies, betrayals and revenge . . . The first
novel by James Islington has it all
*THE ELOQUENT PAGE*
Definitely a series to watch out for. It has everything you wish in
Epic fantasy and a lot more
*THE BOOK PLANK*
An action-packed nailbiter
*BOOKBAG*
Relentless pace and exciting plot . . . absorbing and
impressive
*CULTUREFLY*
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