H. M. Long is a Canadian author who inhabits a ramshackle cabin in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and dog. However, she can often be spotted snooping about museums or wandering the Alps. She is the author of HALL OF SMOKE, TEMPLE OF NO GOD, BARROW OF WINTER and PILLAR OF ASH, along with DARK WATER DAUGHTER and BLACK TIDE SON.
"Hall of Smoke is the kind of fantasy I love, filled with both high
stakes and tender, nuanced human emotion. Add to that lyrical
writing and intriguing world building, and you have a truly special
debut. Not to be missed."
Jessica Cluess, author of the Kingdom on Fire series and House of
Dragons
"Long gives us a flawed hero, a woman battling grief, rage and -
perhaps most poignant of all - doubt. It is thrilling to stand
beside Hessa as she stares into the abyss and begins to reassemble
herself there. Long's writing is elegantly understated, filling out
Hessa's complex world without ever stranding us - we are with her
through every stumble and triumph. Hall of Smoke is ultimately a
book about what it means to have your deepest illusions shattered
and still scrape together the courage to begin again. A vivid and
compelling debut."
Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong
"Hall of Smoke is a breath of fresh air. The world is unique, the
fights are top-notch, and the cast is unforgettable. A dazzling,
fast-paced story with clashing civilizations, squabbling gods, and
an indomitable heroine caught in the center of it all, Hessa's is a
tale that will grab you from the very first line and won't let you
go. I can't wait to see what Long comes up with next."
Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart
"Hessa is a brilliantly written heroine, and I could easily have
spent another 400 pages with her. The book's world-building is
intricate and refreshingly original, and it all ramps up to a
finale that is the dictionary definition of epic."
Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman
"The story world was rich and real, and I have rarely read a
fantasy novel that transported me like HALL OF SMOKE did. If you
are a fan of myths and legends where gods and goddesses roam the
earth and meddle with the poor mortals that serve them, you are in
for an absolute treat with this book."
M. J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves
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