Anthony Ryan is a new fantasy author destined to make his mark on the genre. His debut novel, Blood Song, certainly has it all: great coming of age tale, compelling character, and a fast-paced plot. If his first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice as a new master storyteller has hit the scene.
Michael J. SullivanArenโt you going to say, I told you so?โ Hadrian whispered. โWhat would be the point in that?โ โOh, so youโre saying that youโre going to hang on to this and throw it at me at some future, more personally beneficial moment?โ โI donโt see the point in wasting it now, do you?
Michael J. SullivanAnd now she has you seizing control of my army.โ โYour army? I thought this was Gauntโs.โ โSo did he.
Michael J. SullivanSlaying dragons, melting witches, and banishing demons is all fun and games until someone loses a sidekickโthen itโs personal. The bad guy isnโt just the โbad guyโ anymore, heโs the BAD GUY!
Michael J. SullivanYou think heโs still alive?โ Royce asked, nodding his head toward Alric. โSure,โ Hadrian replied without bothering to look. โHeโs probably sleeping. Why do you ask?โ โI was just pondering something. Do you think a person could smother in a wet potato bag?โ Hadrian lifted his head and looked over at the motionless prince. โI really hadnโt thought about it until now.
Michael J. SullivanAlric looked up at the thief with a scowl. โI just want to say for the record that as far as royal protectors go, youโre not very good.โ โItโs my first day,โ Royce replied dryly. โAnd already Iโm trapped in a timeless prison. I shudder to think what might have happened if you had a whole week.
Michael J. SullivanHadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm once. โNeed to get a new grip on this one. Itโs starting to fray again.โ He looked at Will. โShall we get on with this? I believe you were about to rob us.
Michael J. Sullivan