'A fantasy legend is born ... an enthralling novel: gritty, down-to-earth and delightful, invoking tears and laughter by turn. The best new fantasy I've read in years' MAGGIE FUREY 'Action fantasy at its best' SFX Sold 7000 in its trade edition Trade edition still selling 150 copies a month six months after publication Only 85 returns in total Ecstatic reviews from authors and specialist press alike Fast moving action packed fantasy ala David Gemmell The beginning of a massive multi-volume, multi-dimensional fantasy Commercial epic fantasy from a young, promotable English author Our most commercial debut UK fantasy ever
SALES POINTS 'A fantasy legend is born ... an enthralling novel: gritty, down-to-earth and delightful, invoking tears and laughter by turn. The best new fantasy I've read in years' MAGGIE FUREY 'Action fantasy at its best' SFX Sold 7000 in its trade edition Trade edition still selling 150 copies a month six months after publication Only 85 returns in total Ecstatic reviews from authors and specialist press alike Fast moving action packed fantasy ala David Gemmell The beginning of a massive multi-volume, multi-dimensional fantasy Commercial epic fantasy from a young, promotable English author Our most commercial debut UK fantasy ever
For years, the seven mercenaries collectively known as The Raven made their fortunes by fighting the wars of others, loyal only to one another and to their code. Now, as thoughts of retirement and intimations of their own mortality occupy them, they receive news of a threat that drives them to fight for the Dark College of Xetsekian mages. Barclay's (Cry of the Newborn) series opener begins in the midst of battle and never stops its fast-paced, action-based momentum. Verdict With heroes that possess believable strengths and flaws, this fantasy adventure, first published in Britain in 2002, should appeal to fans of Glen Cook's "Black Company" novels. [Coming in October is the second book, Noonshade.-Ed.] Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
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