“The latest “Black Jewels” novel (after The Queen’s Bargain) continues to deliver dark fantasy with lush worldbuilding, strong characters, and high-stakes action.”—Library Journal
Praise for the Black Jewels series
“Rich and fascinatingly different dark fantasy.”–Locus
“The Black Jewels novels are seductive–once you start, you just cannot stop reading.”–Romance Reviews Today
“Vividly painted . . . dramatic, erotic, hope-filled.”–Lynn Flewelling
“A storyteller of stunning intensity, Ms. Bishop has a knack for appealing but complex characterization realized in a richly drawn, imaginative ambience.”–Romantic Times
“Surges with spellcraft and engaging romance.”—Publishers Weekly
“Vivid and sympathetic characters, a fascinating and fully realized magical system, lavish and sensuous descriptions, and interesting world building . . . many compelling and beautifully realized elements. A terrific read.”–SF Site
“Intense . . . erotic, violent, and imaginative.”–Nancy Kress
“Daemon, Lucivar, and Saetan ooze more sex appeal than any three fictional characters created in a very long time.”–The Romance Reader