

Exciting swordplay, elegant prose, and detailed relationships make this latest sword-and-sorcery fantasy a must-read.- Romantic Times This is surefire entertainment from an author destined for greatness in the fantasy genre.- Rave Reviews A fascinating fantasy novel that works on many levels at once.- Barnes & Noble Explorations

Jennifer Roberson has such confidence in this series and such knowledge of her characters that she is in the position many story tellers would envy. A good choice for fantasy collections.- Library Journal Not only a welcome continuation of the adventures of an engaging pair of heroes, but a solid introduction to first-time readers.

Buy a copy for a friend." - Science Fiction Chronicle "Review enough books and you start to run out of superlatives, and I wish I could make a new one up to describe this particular fantasy adventure. "Roberson doesn't take the easy way out.she has the courage and the writing ability to let her characters be true to themselves, and the result is a taut and breathless novel." - American Fantasy It's also wonderful characterization and a marvelous sense of timing that keeps her readers right on the edge of their seats." - Rave Reviews Roberson's fertile imagination that makes her books so special. This book stands alone, but the entire Sword-Dancer series is a treat." - Romantic Times "Exciting sword-play, elegant prose, and detailed relationships make this latest sword and sorcery fantasy a must-read. Sensitive readers of both sexes should appreciate how Roberson rises above the usual genre cliches." - Publishers Weekly
