Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow - Tapa dura

Blood Song is a tremendous debut . . . fast-paced, action-packed and character-driven (FANTASY BOOK CRITIC)

A top contender for most impressive debut of the year . . . Blood Song is a powerful epic that, while ending with a sense of closure, hints at more to come (SFFWORLD)

An utterly engrossing high-fantasy epic from a major new talent that explores themes of war, faith, and loyalty amidst incredible action scenes and artfully developed characters (BUZZFEED)

A mix of The Name of the Wind and The Left Hand of God . . . I cannot recommend this book enough (BESTFANTASYBOOKS.COM)

Blood Song delighted me again and again with its minty-fantasy freshness (FANTASY FACTION)

This is epic fantasy at its best with action, rivalries, espionage, the promise of future revelations and ever-present twists (BOOKBAG)

Smartly-written coming-of-age story . . . Compelling (SFX)

I still love - and want - that feeling of completely absorbing escapism that good fantasy can supply - and Blood Song brings it in force (PORNOKITSCH)

Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy-a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties, and bloody action (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

Well wrought characters, a fascinating world, and crackling prose . . . Not to be missed (KING OF THE NERDS)