“Sheer readability.” — San Francisco Chronicle

“[Feist] introduces a new dimension to his universe and added new depth to recurring characters while creating fascinating new heroes and villains. With a fast pace and clean, crisp storytelling, this fantasy saga belongs in most libraries.” — Library Journal

“A promising start to what looks like a strong, dire trilogy of fantastic adventure.” — San Diego Union-Tribune

“Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A massive, entertaining tale.” — Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

“There’s an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feist’s works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . It’s an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture.” — SF Site

“Feist brings a new world alive.” — The Oregonian (Portland)

“Originality and wit... A rollicking tale... [Feist’s] narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased.” — Booklist

“Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages.” — Chicago-Sun Times

“[A] compelling and profoundly moving tale… an invaluable addition to a beloved canon.” — barnesandnoble.com

“This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feist’s fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume.” — Publishers Weekly

“Action and intrigue and evocative writing . . . Feist brings a new world alive.” — The Oregonian (Portland)

“A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist’s newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics.” — Publishers Weekly

“An epic reading experience . . . Unpretentious, fast-paced . . . Shadow of a Dark Queen works admirably.” — San Diego Union-Tribune

“A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author’s fans.” — Library Journal

“A great read and a wonderful addition to Feist’s collection.” — SF Site

“An action-packed story of intrigue and betrayal.” — Library Journal

“A fine yarn . . . vivid . . . suspenseful . . . The action is nonstop. — Booklist

“As usual, Feist brings this off wonderfully.” — Science Fiction Chronicle

“Another crowd-pleaser for Feist to add to his already impressive resume.” — Publishers Weekly on King of Foxes

“CLASSIC.” — Chicago Tribune

“Feist has the universe firmly under his control, and the adventure is grand[.]” — Contra Costa Times

“Feist’s fans will look forward to the saga’s final episode.” — Publishers Weekly

“Feist is at his best.” — Science Fiction Chronicle

“Originality and wit . . . A rollicking tale . . . Feist’s narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased.” — Booklist

“In the forefront of contemporary fantasy adventure.” — Library Journal

“FUN . . . A place to start for those yet to discover Feist’s fantasy worlds.” — Locus

“Fine entertainment . . . Feist works his signature magic . . . an absorbing and carefully crafted adventure with pleasing density of plotting, good characterization . . . this is populist Dickens out of Tolkien, and it works.” — Sydney Morning Herald

“Sure to please Feist fans and win new ones.” — Publishers Weekly

“Splendid . . . fast action, appealing characters . . . (It) will delight readers of fantasy.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Shows Feist in top form.” — Adelaide Advertiser

“This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who don’t mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery.” — Publishers Weekly

“This is a series that gets better as it goes along.” — Science Fiction Chronicle

“With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. ” — Library Journal

“The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you’d expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure.” — The Guardian

“The most interesting character in the saga to date, Kaspar . . . another complicated and compelling protagonist . . . [W]ill have Feist fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.” — Publishers Weekly

“Well-paced storytelling by a veteran entertainer.” — Kirkus Reviews