"This epic fantasy takes readers on a sometimes brutal, often enthralling journey."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A brisk and engaging narrative."--Booklist

"The pages turn almost by themselves, because you absolutely, categorically have to find out what happens next."--Kirkus

"One can read the Imager stories as straight fantasy, or as the closest of social commentaries ... without ever degenerating into mere "message" fiction. . . . [T]hey are artful, loving, and lovely configurations of the human experience during transitions one every sort."--The Nameless Zine

"An epic fantasy that has all the complexity and depth of Dune."--Nerd Alert News

"A beautifully written and gripping read."--The American Conservative

"Engaging."--Multiverse

"A must-read for any fantasy fan, brilliant and fabulous! One of the greatest talents writing today, Kevin J. Anderson is a master of adventures that are filled with dynamic, unforgettable characters." --Sherrilyn Kenyon

"A fast-paced, enjoyable read. Concise description is paired with immediate action that plunges the reader irrevocably into a world teetering on the brink of a conflagration." --Robin Hobb

"A setting so rich and detailed that the reader will suspend disbelief and actually be there." --R.A. Salvatore

Just what fantasy readers lust after--a complex and intricately detailed universe descending into a war. The details of this exotic world are exquisite. The sprawling cast of characters and creatures is fascinating. The action is terrifying. Let the mayhem begin." --Terry Goodkind

"A hell of a kick-off to a new series."--The NerdBlitz