The Wind that Sweeps the Stars

Praise

“Action-packed, fast-paced, built on a rich tapestry of history and characters, The Wind that Sweeps the Stars is fantastic fantasy storytelling.” —Edward Cox, author of The Relic Guild


“An intriguing fantasy world that draws you in, an exciting mission that builds and builds to a devastating climax. Recommended reading for anyone who likes their sword-and-sorcery unconventional and constantly surprising.”—Dr Fiona Moore, author of Management Lessons from Game of Thrones




Praise for the Author


“Hornblower-esque naval engagements, sexy intrigue among the Ophion elites, and shape-shifting wizardly entanglements ensue, with plenty of colorful locales, abundant magic, and solidly convincing character development along the way. This entertaining yarn is sure to leave high fantasy fans hungry for more.”—Publishers Weekly on The Basilisk Throne
 
“The Basilisk Throne is an entertaining read, set in a very well realised and densely crafted… For fans of huge fantasy epics filled with battles, court politics, and mystery…”—Set the Tape


“Keyes mixes cultures, religions, institutions and languages with rare skill… the rewards [are} enormously worthwhile.”—Publishers Weekly on The Briar King (starred review)


“Here is a high fantasy novel that has the grit of secular combat and the heart of one of the great romances.”—Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine on The Briar King


“Recommended… Keyes’s talent for world crafting and storytelling make this series opener a strong addition to fantasy collections.”—Library Journal on The Briar King


“Keyes takes all the genre’s conventions and, while never overstepping their boundaries, breathes new life into them.”—Kirkus Reviews on The Briar King


“A graceful, artful tale from a master storyteller.”—Elizabeth Haydon, bestselling author of Prophesy: Child of Earth, on The Briar King


“The characters in The Briar King absolutely brim with life… Keyes hooked me from the first page.”—Charles de Lint, award-winning author of Forests of the Heart and The Onion Girl, on The Briar King
“Keyes is a master of world building and of quirky characters who grow into their relationships in unexpected ways.”—Booklist on The Reign of the Departed


“Greg Keyes has always been both a skilled storyteller and fine writer of exciting tales.”—Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara


“Starts in the realm of normalcy and quickly descends into the favorably bizarre and surprising… there was not one character that was uninteresting. The world building is epic.”—Koeur’s Book Reviews on The Reign of the Departed


“Strong world building and superior storytelling.”—Library Journal on The Charnal Prince


“[A] sophisticated and intelligent high fantasy epic.”—Publishers Weekly on The Blood Knight