Sebastien de Castell is the author of the acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats and the Carnegie Medal-nominated Spellslinger. His debut novel, Traitor's Blade, was shortlisted for both the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy and the Gemmell Morningstar Award, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. He spends his time writing, traveling, and going on adventures. Visit him at www.decastell.com.
Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de
Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and
twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it
all."--Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on
Spellslinger
"A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles,
lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will
devour with relish."--Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger
"A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series"--B&N Sci-Fi and
Fantasy Blog
"A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and
insight."--Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on
Spellslinger
"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."--James Islington,
author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger
"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make
for an entertaining series debut."--Kirkus on Spellslinger
"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a
must-read"--Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series
on Spellslinger
"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with
terrific characters."--Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on
Spellslinger
"There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels
and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and
run."--The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger
"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling
world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and
characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the
next one!"--Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage
"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of
Alexandre Dumas"--New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger
"We can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the
ground running."--Starburst Magazine on Spellslinger
"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be
read."--RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger
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