High adventure with engaging characters and a satisfying conclusion. -Locus A fun romp of a book...the action is fast and furious. -SFRevu [A] cleverly constructed world. -Chronicle Solid world-building, intriguing characters and vivid action make this a solid addition to a marvelously entertaining series. -Publishers Weekly The author of the Dresden Files series demonstrates his skill with epic fantasy...A fresh approach to magic and a cast of appealing characters make this an exciting read. -Library Journal A fine coming-of-age, fantasy-action novel. The characterizations are excellent, and the plotting is very well developed. -Booklist Jim Butcher is a brilliant world-builder. -Midwest Book Review