R. S. Ford is a writer of fantasy from Leeds in the heartland of Yorkshire. You can find him online at http://www.wordhog.co.uk.
A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue. --Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on Engines of Empire An excellent start to a new series: fast-paced and engaging, with a properly epic setting and a cast of characters I look forward to seeing more of. --James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on Engines of Empire Epic fantasy fans listen up: This is the good stuff. Highly recommended. --Kirkus (starred review) on Engines of Empire Ford succeeds in building a complex fantasy world, complete with warring factions, fearsome creatures, and bloody struggles for power . . . Fans of R.A. Salvatore's DemonWars Saga will be especially hooked. --Publishers Weekly on Engines of Empire Perfect for fans of Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, or David Gemmell . . . . The best traditional epic fantasy I have read in years. --Grimdark Magazine on Engines of Empire The latest from Ford is the first in a new series that will give fantasy readers exactly what they want: conspiracy, magic, a delectable cast of characters, and an ending that will leave them begging to know what happens next. --Booklist on Engines of Empire