by Matthew Ward
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue, and a large cast of characters, Legacy of Ash is an absorbing debut.”
—James Islington
“Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold, and very addictive.”
—Starburst magazine
“As intricate as a precision-engineered watch; as surprising as a precision-engineered watch with a concealed face-stabbing mechanism.”
—Gareth Hanrahan
“An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction.”
—Fantasy Inn
“This is the first epic fantasy book I’ve enjoyed getting immersed in for ages.… A great fat romp in a brilliantly realised setting.… I have lost sleep, forgotten food… and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get.”
—SFFWorld
“A hugely entertaining debut.”
—John Gwynne
“A perfect blend of Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Corn-well’s The Last Kingdom.”
—FanFiAddict