The Sworn (66 page)
“
The Summoner
is consistently composed, easy to get into, and reads very quickly… It offers plenty of sword and sorcery action…”
—
Fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com
“Martin’s first novel, a series opener, presents a beleaguered hero with a unique gift of communicating with the dead… This fantasy adventure belongs in most libraries.”
—
Library Journal
“We can be thankful for this breath of new life Martin has summoned into the fantasy genre… Gail Z. Martin is certain to keep her readers entranced from page one to the finale.”
—
Kankakee Journal
“Attractive characters and an imaginative setting combine in an excellent, fast-moving quest novel.”
—D
AVID
D
RAKE
, author of
Some Golden Harbor
,
Other Times Than Peace
“A rich, evocative story with vivid, believable characters moving through a beautifully realized world with all the quirks, depths, and levels of a real place. A terrific read!”
—A. J. H
ARTLEY
, author of
The Mask of Atreus
and
On the Fifth Day
“
The Summoner
is a pleasant and enjoyable read that any lover of fantasy should enjoy. The characters are well developed and the story line is solid.”
—
Midwest Book Review
The Blood King
“
The Blood King
is the riveting sequel to
The Summoner
. It entertained and kept me spellbound to the end. When I turned the last page I couldn’t help but wish for more.”
—
Midwest Book Review
“These novels were quite good, and very easy to read. Diverting and fun.”
—
Cosmo Digital
“As epic dark fantasy goes,
The Blood King
was entertaining and satisfactory. Martin’s strengths lie in worldbuilding and the big picture. I’ll be interested in seeing what Martin does next, as I believe she has a lot of potential.”
Dark Haven
“With creepy ghosts, nefarious undead, magic, plenty of intrigue, and even a little romance, high fantasy fans shouldn’t miss this series.”
“My recommendation for this series gets stronger with each book, so just buy it now before I start going door-to-door!”
“Rather than get bogged down in details or endless back-and-forth dialogues between characters for the sake of argument, Martin keeps things zipping along. For the type of reader who views plot as a way to get the various characters on stage and interacting, however,
Dark Haven
will be heavenly. The characters are undeniably strong and distinctive, and they get to show off in interesting ways on a regular basis.”
—R
ICHARD
D
ANSKY
,
Fantasy Magazine
Dark Lady’s Chosen
“The air is thick with intrigue, threats, and deception that captures the reader and sweeps them into the story. It’s one of those wonderful books you can’t bear to put down.
Dark Lady’s Chosen
is a satisfying and entertaining read that shouldn’t be missed.”
—V
ICTORIA
K
ENNEDY
,
Midwest Book Review
“
Dark Lady’s Chosen
is well written and brings the reader fully into the universe… For fantasy lovers and those who just love a damn good story,
Dark Lady’s Chosen
and the Chronicles of the Necromancer are the perfect read.”
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Copyright © 2011 by Gail Z. Martin
Excerpt from
The Dread
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First eBook Edition: February 2011
ISBN: 978-0-316-12083-8
