Brian Ruckley lives in Edinburgh. WINTERBIRTH is his debut novel.Author Location: Edinburgh
Winterbirth is written with great assurance and tells a gripping story that builds to a grim climax. No one who enjoys heroic fantasy should miss this - The TimesAn intriguing and imaginative story... particularly evocative - Dreamwatch
Orbit launches its U.S. sf line with Ruckley's debut entry in the "Godless World" trilogy. His Scottish-influenced realm is dominated by the Haig Bloods and the Bloods of the Black Road, whose historical clash opens a new chapter when Kanin nan Horin-Gyre leads an invasion of Lannis-Haig lands. His goal is to destroy the Lannis-Haig Blood, and much depends on the survival of at least one member of its royal family. The struggle is given dimension by participation of the Kyrinin, assorted tribes who control the woodlands; the mystic magic of the half-breed Na'kyrim; and the greedy manipulations of Gyre and Haig high thanes. This brutal yet spirited world-spanning political fantasy reflects the strong influence of George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. While the characters are less complex, the action less compelling, and the plot twists less surprising than those elements in that work, this is solid, engaging reading. The epilog, which suggests the birth of even more powerful evil, will leave readers anxious for more. Ruckley shows talent; one suspects even stronger work will follow. Recommended for all fantasy collections.-Neil Hollands, Williamsburg Regional Lib., VA Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
Winterbirth is written with great assurance and tells a gripping story that builds to a grim climax. No one who enjoys heroic fantasy should miss this - The TimesAn intriguing and imaginative story... particularly evocative - Dreamwatch
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