“Knight breathes new life into old conventions…. Here is no warmed-over Tolkien playground, but a new world breathed to life and populated with fascinating characters we long to hear more from…. Knight, a master plotter and world builder, alternately surprises and delights, keeping us on the edge of our seats…. Knight has written a classic here, a kind of Watership Down with dragons—a book that will be cherished for generations to come. It is, simply, a grand tale, full of the mystery and wonder fantasy readers long to discover and too often find absent in modern fiction.”
—Black Gate
“[A] gritty coming-of-age story…. Knight makes the story complex enough to entertain readers of all ages.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Knight offers a thoroughly crafted fantasy world…. For a lushly unique fantasy read, look into Dragon Avenger, as well as its predecessor, Dragon Champion. You’ll never look at dragons the same way again.”
“Dragon Champion is an enchanting story of a young dragon’s search for answers to help him understand what it is to be a dragon. This is a heartwarming story full of adventure, where good deeds and friendship always succeed. The characters are wonderfully endearing, and the adventures that Auron experiences as he grows into an adult dragon are exciting and entertaining. A superb introduction to what I hope will be a wonderful series.”
—The Eternal Night
“The author of the Vampire Earth series has crafted a series opener with a refreshingly new protagonist who views the world from a draconic, rather than a human, perspective. A fine addition to most fantasy collections.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Knight did a great job of hooking me into the story…. This concern and attention to the details illustrate how strong the overall feel of the book is—Knight clearly is building something more in this world, and the amount of back story to the characters and creatures is very impressive…. Very entertaining—the characters were genuine and the world full of depth. With the ending Knight gave us, I am very interested to see where he takes these characters next.”
—SFF World
“E. E. Knight makes the transition from the science fiction of his Vampire Earth series to a fantasy saga with an ease that is amazing but not surprising with someone with his enormous amount of writing talent.”
—Paranormal Romance Reviews
TALE OF THE THUNDERBOLT
“An entertaining romp rife with plausible characters; powerful, frightening villains; suspense; romance; and monsters…everything good fantasy and science fiction should have.”
—SFF World
CHOICE OF THE CAT
“David Valentine is…a true hero. I found myself rooting for him on page one.”
—SF Site
“Memorable.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Strong characterization, excellent pacing, [and] believable depth in world building.”
—SFF World
“Impressive…sure to delight all fans of dark fantasy and hair-raising heroic adventure…a unique and wonderfully entertaining novel.”
—Rambles
“I highly recommend Choice of the Cat to speculative-fiction fans who enjoy science fiction/horror hybrids, and especially to fans of apocalyptic fiction.”
—SFReader
“I dare you to try to stop reading this exciting tale of human resistance in the face of impossible odds.”
—SF Reviews
WAY OF THE WOLF
“Knight’s style made me think that if The Red Badge of Courage had been written by H. P. Lovecraft, the result would have been something like this.”
—Paul Witcover, author of Tumbling After
“A winner. If you’re going to read only one more postapocalyptic novel, make it this one.”
—Fred Saberhagen, author of the Berserker series
“Knight’s dark book of wonders is a marvel—simultaneously hip and classic, pulpy and profound. Evocative of Richard Matheson as well as Howard Hawks, Knight’s terrifying future world is an epic canvas on which he paints a tale of human courage, heroism…and, yes, even love.”
—Jay Bonansinga, author of The Sinking of the Eastland
“This is one of the best books I’ve read in years. If you like action books (or horror or military or suspense…), just buy it.”
—Scott Sigler, author of Earthcore
“Four stars…. Lays down a strong beginning for what promises to be an engrossing series. The author handles traditional motifs in fresh and often unsettling ways. Fans of slipstream fiction will definitely want to read this. It also holds great appeal for readers who enjoy any of the component genres: dark fantasy, horror, or adventure. Highly recommended.”
—Infinity Plus
“One of the most impressive debut novels I have ever read.”
—Rambles
“The style is compelling and skilled. E. E. Knight manages to blend battles and violence with the gentler side of his characters, allowing them to…experience a wide range of emotions…. Stunning! I am looking forward to the next installment of the adventure!”
—The Eternal Night
“I have no doubt that E. E. Knight is going to be a household name in the genre before he’s done.”
