A Kingdom Besieged

"A massive, entertaining tale."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel "Feist brings a new world alive."--The Oregonian (Portland) "Action and intrigue and evocative writing . . . Feist brings a new world alive."--The Oregonian (Portland) "Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."--Chicago-Sun Times "An action-packed story of intrigue and betrayal."--Library Journal "Originality and wit... A rollicking tale... [Feist's] narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased."--Booklist "A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the author's fans."--Library Journal "This is a series that gets better as it goes along."--Science Fiction Chronicle "Originality and wit a rollicking tale Feist's narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible militaryscenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased."--Booklist "A great read and a wonderful addition to Feist's collection."--SF Site "Feist constantly amazes."--SF Site "A promising start to what looks like a strong, dire trilogy of fantastic adventure."--San Diego Union-Tribune "[Feist] introduces a new dimension to his universe and added new depth to recurring characters while creating fascinating new heroes and villains. With a fast pace and clean, crisp storytelling, this fantasy saga belongs in most libraries."--Library Journal "[Feist's] descriptions are evocative and he draws interesting characters into gradually darker and direr situations."--San Diego Union-Tribune "An epic reading experience . . . Unpretentious, fast-paced . . . Shadow of a Dark Queen works admirably."--San Diego Union-Tribune "A fine yarn . . . vivid . . . suspenseful . . . The action is nonstop.--Booklist "Shows Feist in top form."--Adelaide Advertiser "Another crowd-pleaser for Feist to add to his already impressive resume."--Publishers Weekly on King of Foxes "This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feist's fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume."--Publishers Weekly "The most interesting character in the saga to date, Kaspar . . . another complicated and compelling protagonist . . . [W]ill have Feist fans eagerly awaiting the next installment."--Publishers Weekly "A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist's newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics."--Publishers Weekly "[A] compelling and profoundly moving tale... an invaluable addition to a beloved canon."--barnesandnoble.com "FUN . . . A place to start for those yet to discover Feist's fantasy worlds."--Locus "Feist has the universe firmly under his control, and the adventure is grand[.]"--Contra Costa Times "Sheer readability."--San Francisco Chronicle "Feist's fans will look forward to the saga's final episode."--Publishers Weekly "Sure to please Feist fans and win new ones."--Publishers Weekly "Feist has a commmand of language and a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."--Chicago Sun-Times "There's an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feist's works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . It's an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture."--SF Site "With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. "--Library Journal "Well-paced storytelling by a veteran entertainer."--Kirkus Reviews "Fine entertainment . . . Feist works his signature magic . . . an absorbing and carefully crafted adventure with pleasing density of plotting, good characterization . . . this is populist Dickens out of Tolkien, and it works."--Sydney Morning Herald "This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who don't mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery."--Publishers Weekly "The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what you'd expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure."--The Guardian "Originality and wit . . . A rollicking tale . . . Feist's narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased."--Booklist "Feist has a command of language and a natural talent for keeping he reader turning pages."--Chicago Sun-Times "Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle."--Kirkus Reviews "Feist constantly amazes me with his ability to create great casts of characters... Read and discover the marvels that Feist has put to paper."--SF Site "Splendid . . . fast action, appealing characters . . . (It) will delight readers of fantasy."--Kirkus Reviews "In the forefront of contemporary fantasy adventure."--Library Journal "The complexity of characterization here may surprise some, though not those who have followed Feist's work over the years . . . A must, of course, for rapt readers of Talon of the Silver Hawk and King of Foxes."--Booklist "Feist is at his best."--Science Fiction Chronicle "As usual, Feist brings this off wonderfully."--Science Fiction Chronicle "CLASSIC."--Chicago Tribune "Discover the marvels that Feist has put to paper."--SF Site "Feist constantly amazes with his ability to create great casts of characters."--SF Site