"A thoughtful examination of the limits of duty and loyalty... a promising series launch."
—Publishers Weekly
"Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, this book continues Ward’s ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can’t put down."
—Grimdark Magazine
"The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight."
—Ben Galley, author of the Emaneska Series
"Ward sends out the mammoth and extremely rewarding trilogy that began with Legacy of Ash with this expertly wrought epic ... Ward breathes new life into familiar tropes while convincingly maneuvering his huge cast to universally satisfying conclusions. The result is a vigorous, bravura saga."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Legacy of Light
"Hugely entertaining."
—John Gwynne on Legacy of Ash
"Magnificent and epic."
—Grimdark Magazine on Legacy of Ash
"Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold and very addictive."
—Starburst on Legacy of Ash
"Expertly interspersing vivid action sequences with quiet, introspective stretches, Ward guides readers and characters alike through this winding, well-crafted saga. The result is an impressive series opener."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Legacy of Ash
"As intricate as a precision-engineered watch; as surprising as a precision-engineered watch with a concealed face-stabbing mechanism."
—Gareth Hanrahan on Legacy of Ash
"Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold and very addictive."
—Starburst on Legacy of Ash
"An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction."
—The Fantasy Inn on Legacy of Ash
"This is the first epic fantasy book I've enjoying getting immersed in for ages . . . a great romp in a brilliantly realized setting . . . I have lost sleep, forgotten food and made this the thing what I pick up every moment I can get."
—SFFWorld on Legacy of Ash
"A perfect blend of Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom."
—FanFi Addict on Legacy of Ash
