Snakewood

"Uniquely dark and gritty fantasy. An intriguing debut."--Bibliosanctum "A lot to enjoy, especially if you are a fan of dark, gritty, old-soldier stories."--Fantasy Faction "Grim mercenaries and badass alchemists brought to life by a bold, assured storyteller."--Peter Newman, author of The Vagrant "Wears its grimdark on its sleeve ... a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, triumph and loss."--Interzone "Absolutely fascinating and incredibly original."--Sense of Wonder "Contemporary and grimdark as it comes."--British Fantasy Society "I give it nothing but the highest recommendation."--Grimdark Magazine "Original and effective ... relish the well-choreographed action scenes."--Library Journal "Not your typical grimdark fantasy....While it's a complex tale, this is also an immensely readable one, and should appeal to fans of the immersive world-building of Brandon Sanderson. Selby constructs his world on a personal, visceral level, making sure we feel everything that happens to the narrators."--BarnesandNoble.com Betrayal and retribution epitomize Selby's epic fantasy/thriller debut, set in an Earth-like, barbaric, drugged-up society reliant on plant-based narcotic concoctions for addictive potions and deadly poisons. His detail-heavy, conversational dialogue in memoir/journal design and his militant, Berserker-ish characters keep pages turning. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie.--RT Book Reviews "Set in a brutal world of subtle magic, clashing empires, and commercial interests, this is an impressive fantasy debut. Selby demonstrates the command of style, character, plotting, and world building of a seasoned author."--Booklist