Intense, inventive and action-packed from beginning to end <b>- a relentlessly gripping, brilliant read</b>
- James Islington, author of THE SHADOW OF WHAT WAS LOST, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
Winter's <b>stunning debut fantasy epic</b> is rich in complex characters and a well-wrought world with both European and African influences . . . <b>This impressive series launch holds tremendous promise</b>
- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
People ask the last book I couldn't put down, and I tell them The Rage of Dragons. <b>The tension rises with every page until you fear it will break you in two</b>
- Peter V. Brett, bestselling author of THE PAINTED MAN, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
The Rage of Dragons <b>takes the best parts of epic fantasy and sets them in a refreshing and inventive new world</b>, a gripping tale that makes clear the true cost of war and colonialism with <b>one of the most enthralling hero's journeys I've read</b>
- S. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASS, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
A refreshingly <b>brutal and imaginative</b> tale of survival and revenge. Evan <b>Winter's battles are visceral, bloody masterpieces</b>, and Tau's climb from exiled Lesser to Igonyama is earned in a way few writers could ever match
- David Dalglish, author of A DANCE OF CLOAKS, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
A Xhosa-inspired world complete with magic, dragons, demons and curses, The Rage of Dragons <b>takes classic fantasy and imbues it with a fresh and exciting twist</b>
- Anna Stephens, author of GODBLIND, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
Wow. This book hits the ground with <b>stunning action and danger</b> and it barely lets up as the pages fly by. <b>I loved the African-influenced culture</b>, the unique use of dragons and demons, the complex martial and class hierarchy, and it has <b>a magic system unlike anything I've seen before</b>. What a terrific set up for a series!
- David Anthony Durham, author of THE ACACIA TRILOGY, on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
<b>A powerful tale</b> . . . Winter's debut will draw strong comparisons to George R. R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson, and the strong African influences and ties create <b>a singular, exciting epic with intriguing characters and culture. Readers will be clamoring for the next installment</b>
- LIBRARY JOURNAL on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
<b>A fierce revenge story set in a distinctive world</b> . . . A sequel's a must. Meanwhile can Hollywood option this? It'd make a Gladiator-like film we'd gladly queue up for
- SFX on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,
Evan Winter lures you into his world with <b>blazing action</b> then weaves <b>compelling characters</b> and emotional angst into a captivating world. It's a most welcome addition to the epic hero's journey . . . This is <b>hands down one of my favorite books of the year</b>
- FIYAH on THE RAGE OF DRAGONS,