The Seven-Petaled Shield

“Rejoice… Ross’s literary strength [is] her sensitivity to human needs and talents.” — Publishers Weekly (for Darkover series)

“Deborah has contrived to express the rich tapestry of the characters and backdrop of Darkover in a way that would make Marion proud.” — ConNotations (for Darkover series)

“Ross succeeds in keeping [Darkover] true to Bradley’s style.” — Booklist (for Darkover series)

“Fans will be pleased, and those new to the world of Darkover have a treat in store.” — VOYA (for Darkover series)

“Deborah has contrived to express the rich tapestry of the characters and backdrop of Darkover in a way that would make Marion proud.” —ConNotations (for Darkover series)

“Interesting women as well as men, varied worlds with a sense of history, magic that evokes a sense of wonder, poetry, laughter as well as exciting action…. [A] grand tapestry of story.” —Sherwood Smith, author of Inda

“A world that feels very real, interesting characters I can care about, lots of depth in both world and characters, heroes and villains alike, action, suspense, thoughtfulness…. I’ll be waiting eagerly for the sequels.” —K.V. Johansen, author of Blackdog

“A critical, inventive spin brings an exciting uniqueness to the good and evil quest theme.” —Midwest Book Review

“Rejoice… Ross’s literary strength [is] her sensitivity to human needs and talents.” —Publishers Weekly (for Darkover series)