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Gareth Hanrahan's three-month break from computer programming to concentrate on writing has now lasted fifteen years and counting. He's written more gaming books than he can readily recall, by virtue of the alchemical transmutation of tea and guilt into words. He lives in Ireland with his wife and three children. Follow him on Twitter at @mytholder.
"The front runner for my book of the year . . . The Sword Defiant
is a love letter to roleplaying games, to Tolkien, to what epic
fantasy has been about for me through my whole life. I adored this
book from the first page to the last. Hanrahan has taken the best
of the old, the best of the last two decades, and then brought it
screaming into the modern era. Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need
this on their shelves."
--Ed McDonald on The Sword Defiant
"Gritty and rousing ... [Hanrahan] creates a wonderful sense of
tension that is also tinged with sadness ... [and] fully realized
environments with rich histories."--BookPage (Starred Review) on
The Sword Defiant
"In the tradition of Tolkien and Eddings, with a richly detailed
narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and
religious intrigues, Hanrahan's outstanding first outing in the
Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers--who will
anxiously await the next book."--Booklist (Starred Review) on The
Sword Defiant
"Rich worldbuilding ... This novel has the potential to become a
fan-favorite among those who appreciate vast and eloquent epic
fantasy. Readers will enjoy the unique twists, absorbing intrigue,
and endearing characters."--Library Journal on The Sword
Defiant
"Hanrahan's RPG roots are clear, but it's the incredible depth of
his imagination that make his world and story unique. He takes
traditional characters and settings, throws in his own unique and
monstrous creations and builds something completely fresh.
Simultaneously familiar and completely original, The Sword Defiant
is a treat for all fantasy fans, and especially for RPG players.
It's an absolute blast."--Justin Lee Anderson, author of The Lost
War
"The Gutter Prayer is captivating and complex. Guerdon is a city
that seethes with history, horror, and hidden secrets, and
Hanrahan's assured style is reminiscent of China Mievelle in the
best way possible."--Nicholas Eames on The Gutter Prayer
"A gripping tale that meshes beautifully with its fascinating,
darkly inventive setting."--James Islington on The Gutter
Prayer
"A groundbreaking and extraordinary novel . . . Hanrahan has an
astonishing imagination."--Peter McLean on The Gutter Prayer
"Beautifully written. Gripping. Guerdon is the city of my
dreams."--Anna Smith Spark on The Gutter Prayer
"Employing an enviable skill with both plotting and prose, Gareth
Hanrahan has in The Gutter Prayer woven an intricate and finely
crafted web of compelling characters navigating a city rich in dark
and original wonders. I await the sequel with the keenest
anticipation."--Anthony Ryan on The Gutter Prayer
"Hanrahan brings the sights, sounds, and smells of Guerdon to life
with crisp, lyrical prose that moves swiftly between thrilling
action sequences and imaginative worldbuilding."--Publishers Weekly
on The Gutter Prayer
"I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes. ... The
Shadow Saint is a brilliant book."--Fantasy Inn on The Shadow
Saint
"Laced with the blackest of humor and packed with magic and mayhem,
this is fantasy turned up to 11."--Anna Stephens on The Gutter
Prayer
"Readers who enjoy the intricate worldbuilding of Patrick Rothfuss,
Mark Lawrence, Max Gladstone, and Steven Erikson should start with
the first volume before tackling this satisfying sequel."--Library
Journal on The Shadow Saint
"This is genre-defying fantasy at its very best. An absolutely
stunning debut. Insanely inventive and deeply twisted. I loved it!
Highly recommended."--Michael R. Fletcher on The Gutter Prayer
"With living candles, ancient ghouls, broken gods, and more, The
Gutter Prayer brims with cool and often twisted ideas."--Peter
Newman on The Gutter Prayer
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