Dave Duncan is a prolific author of fantasy and science fiction, including the fantasy series The Seventh Sword, A Man of His Word, and the King’s Blades, whose books have been translated in fifteen languages. He is both a founding and honorary lifetime member of SF Canada. Dave and his wife Janet, his in-house editor and partner for over fifty years, live in Victoria, British Columbia. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Praise for Ironfoot:
“Enjoyable characters, a detailed setting, and atmospheric
adventure intertwine in this multilevel mystery. Durwin is a
congenial and persistent investigator, and readers will look
forward to his future adventures.”—Publishers Weekly
“An entertaining, fast-paced read that will please readers looking
for mystery and enchantment.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Ironfoot is gritty, magical, at times brutal, but above all
humane. This is historical fantasy pulled off spectacularly well.”
—Greg Keyes, author of The Briar King and The Reign of the
Departed
“A fantastic murder mystery firmly anchored in real history, plus a
generous mix of arcane magic.”—Glenda Larke, author of The Lascar’s
Dagger
“I was surprised by how compelling it was . . . I would recommend
this.”—Milliebot Reads
“An enjoyable easy read . . . hopefully there’s a sequel in the not
too distant future.”—Cannonball Read
Praise for Dave Duncan:
“Duncan excels at old-fashioned swashbuckling fantasy, maintaining
a delicate balance between breathtaking excitement, romance and
high camp in a genre that is easy to overdo. This is page-turning
adventure with fun characters, crackling dialogue and a smart,
twisty plot.”—RT Book Reviews on Impossible Odds, reviewed by Jen
Talley Exum (4.5/5 Stars)
“[A] book that gave me the comfort I felt from the classic fantasy
of yore with enough fresh ideas to allow it to sit unashamedly
alongside the great fantasy books of recent times. . . . Good,
solid high fantasy with interesting characters and and a clever,
constantly weaving plot and narrative.”—Fantasy Book Review on
Magic Casement
“Duncan doesn't disappoint with another extraordinary tale of
magic, mayhem and family relationships. With great storytelling,
stand-out worldbuilding, compelling characters and a quick-paced
plot, this inventive fantasy will have you clamoring for book
two.”—RT Book Reviews on Speak to the Devil, reviewed by Gail
Pruszkowski (4.5/5 Stars)
“Like all Dave Duncan's fantasies, Magic Casement has a charm and
vibrant sense of humor. . . . rich talent and wit as a writer. . .
. If it's traditional fantasy adventure with a bit of nudge-nudge
wink-wink you're after, Dave Duncan is your go-to guy.”—SF Reviews
on Magic Casement
“[V]ersatile, talented . . . An authoritative reworking of history,
combining a splendid welter of religious and political intrigues
with Duncan's typically inventive, deft handling of magic and
character-driven action.”—Kirkus Reviews on When the Saints
“Deserves a wide readership and belongs in most fantasy
collections.”—Library Journal
“Rich, evocative language and superior narrative skills . . . only
enhance Duncan's reputation as one of the leading masters of epic
fantasy.”—Publisher's Weekly
“Distinctive and markedly superior to most of the
competition.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Dave Duncan writes rollicking adventure novels filled with subtle
characterization and made bitter-sweet by an underlying darkness.
Without striving for grand effects or momentous meetings between
genres, he has produced one excellent book after
another.”—Locus
“Duncan is an exceedingly finished stylist and a master of world
building and characterization.”—Booklist
“Duncan writes with unusual flair, drawing upon folklore, myth, and
his gift for creating ingenious plots.”—Year's Best Fantasy and
Horror
“Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today.
His writing is clear, vibrant and full of energy. His action scenes
are breathtaking and his skill at characterization is
excellent.”—Writers Write
“Duncan's prose avoids the excessively florid in its description
and the archaic in its dialogue, opting instead for simpler
narration and contemporary parlance . . . serves as a refreshing
reminder that epic fantasy need not always be doorstops filled with
manly men speaking in overblown rhetoric and grasping their
swords.”—SFF World
“Dave Duncan produces excellent work in book after book . . .
Duncan is a great world-builder. His fantasy worlds are not mere
medieval societies with magic added but make organic sense.
Duncan's other strength as a writer is strong characterization.
Each of the main characters comes across as his or her own
person.”—SFReview
“Dave Duncan has long been one of the great unsung figures of
Canadian fantasy and science fiction, graced with a fertile
imagination, a prolific output, and keen writerly skills.”—Quill
and Quire
“The single greatest pleasure afforded by Duncan's writing is its
incredible polish and narrative mastery. . . . I heartily recommend
it to any fantasy fan who's looking for something slightly out of
the ordinary.”—Ticonderoga Online
“When you’re looking for a good adventure, Dave Duncan is a sure
thing. Mostly in fantasy, but he can certainly do SF as well . . .
[with] his sly & fast paced plotting, his ability to construct
intriguingly different worlds, & his knack for quick & entertaining
characterization & dialogue.”—Eclectic Ruckus
Praise for Ironfoot:
“Enjoyable characters, a detailed setting, and atmospheric
adventure intertwine in this multilevel mystery. Durwin is a
congenial and persistent investigator, and readers will look
forward to his future adventures.”—Publishers Weekly
“An entertaining, fast-paced read that will please readers looking
for mystery and enchantment.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Ironfoot is gritty, magical, at times brutal, but above all
humane. This is historical fantasy pulled off spectacularly well.”
—Greg Keyes, author of The Briar King and The Reign of the
Departed
“A fantastic murder mystery firmly anchored in real history, plus a
generous mix of arcane magic.”—Glenda Larke, author of The Lascar’s
Dagger
“I was surprised by how compelling it was . . . I would recommend
this.”—Milliebot Reads
“An enjoyable easy read . . . hopefully there’s a sequel in the not
too distant future.”—Cannonball Read
Praise for Dave Duncan:
“Duncan excels at old-fashioned swashbuckling fantasy, maintaining
a delicate balance between breathtaking excitement, romance and
high camp in a genre that is easy to overdo. This is page-turning
adventure with fun characters, crackling dialogue and a smart,
twisty plot.”—RT Book Reviews on Impossible Odds, reviewed by Jen
Talley Exum (4.5/5 Stars)
“[A] book that gave me the comfort I felt from the classic fantasy
of yore with enough fresh ideas to allow it to sit unashamedly
alongside the great fantasy books of recent times. . . . Good,
solid high fantasy with interesting characters and and a clever,
constantly weaving plot and narrative.”—Fantasy Book Review on
Magic Casement
“Duncan doesn't disappoint with another extraordinary tale of
magic, mayhem and family relationships. With great storytelling,
stand-out worldbuilding, compelling characters and a quick-paced
plot, this inventive fantasy will have you clamoring for book
two.”—RT Book Reviews on Speak to the Devil, reviewed by Gail
Pruszkowski (4.5/5 Stars)
“Like all Dave Duncan's fantasies, Magic Casement has a charm and
vibrant sense of humor. . . . rich talent and wit as a writer. . .
. If it's traditional fantasy adventure with a bit of nudge-nudge
wink-wink you're after, Dave Duncan is your go-to guy.”—SF Reviews
on Magic Casement
“[V]ersatile, talented . . . An authoritative reworking of history,
combining a splendid welter of religious and political intrigues
with Duncan's typically inventive, deft handling of magic and
character-driven action.”—Kirkus Reviews on When the Saints
“Deserves a wide readership and belongs in most fantasy
collections.”—Library Journal
“Rich, evocative language and superior narrative skills . . . only
enhance Duncan's reputation as one of the leading masters of epic
fantasy.”—Publisher's Weekly
“Distinctive and markedly superior to most of the
competition.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Dave Duncan writes rollicking adventure novels filled with subtle
characterization and made bitter-sweet by an underlying darkness.
Without striving for grand effects or momentous meetings between
genres, he has produced one excellent book after
another.”—Locus
“Duncan is an exceedingly finished stylist and a master of world
building and characterization.”—Booklist
“Duncan writes with unusual flair, drawing upon folklore, myth, and
his gift for creating ingenious plots.”—Year's Best Fantasy and
Horror
“Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today.
His writing is clear, vibrant and full of energy. His action scenes
are breathtaking and his skill at characterization is
excellent.”—Writers Write
“Duncan's prose avoids the excessively florid in its description
and the archaic in its dialogue, opting instead for simpler
narration and contemporary parlance . . . serves as a refreshing
reminder that epic fantasy need not always be doorstops filled with
manly men speaking in overblown rhetoric and grasping their
swords.”—SFF World
“Dave Duncan produces excellent work in book after book . . .
Duncan is a great world-builder. His fantasy worlds are not mere
medieval societies with magic added but make organic sense.
Duncan's other strength as a writer is strong characterization.
Each of the main characters comes across as his or her own
person.”—SFReview
“Dave Duncan has long been one of the great unsung figures of
Canadian fantasy and science fiction, graced with a fertile
imagination, a prolific output, and keen writerly skills.”—Quill
and Quire
“The single greatest pleasure afforded by Duncan's writing is its
incredible polish and narrative mastery. . . . I heartily recommend
it to any fantasy fan who's looking for something slightly out of
the ordinary.”—Ticonderoga Online
“When you’re looking for a good adventure, Dave Duncan is a sure
thing. Mostly in fantasy, but he can certainly do SF as well . . .
[with] his sly & fast paced plotting, his ability to construct
intriguingly different worlds, & his knack for quick & entertaining
characterization & dialogue.”—Eclectic Ruckus
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