Shattering the Ley

Praise for the Ley series: "Palmatier kicks off an epic fantasy series with this complex tale set in a world where wonders are accomplished by manipulating the magical energy of ley lines.... Palmatier lets the story build slowly, introducing a sprawling cast and fascinating setting, before explosively upsetting the status quo." --Publishers Weekly "Palmatier takes familiar ideas of ley lines and magic wielders but gives them fresh life in this rich fantasy world." --Library Journal "Palmatier exploits an active imagination to good effect, with characters who develop along with the story...with plenty of tension and excitement. Fantasy regulars looking for a fresh series with real bite should find it worth a try." --Kirkus "Intricate worldbuilding, engaging and complex characters, and a fresh sharp take on magic and politics. Shattering The Ley proves that Joshua Palmatier is definitely a key new voice in original fantasy." --Kari Sperring, author of Living with Ghosts "Shattering the Ley, the terrific new fantasy from Joshua Palmatier, is built of equal parts innocence, politics, and treachery. It features a highly original magic system, and may well be the only fantasy ever written where some of the most exciting scenes take place in a power plant. I couldn't put it down." --S. C. Butler, author of Reiffen's Choice "Shattering the Ley stands apart from the majority of second-world fantasy by having a distinctly modern cast to its worldbuilding." --Tor.com "There's a lot happening, constantly driving the plot forward, and the political intrigue and ideological conflicts between the clashing factions keep things fresh and engaging." --Bibliosanctum "Palmatier brilliantly shatters genre conventions.... An innovative fantasy novel with a very modern feel.... For readers who are willing to tackle a more challenging fantasy, without clear heroes and obvious conflicts, Shattering the Ley is an excellent read." --SFRevu Praise for the Ley series: "Palmatier kicks off an epic fantasy series with this complex tale set in a world where wonders are accomplished by manipulating the magical energy of ley lines.... Palmatier lets the story build slowly, introducing a sprawling cast and fascinating setting, before explosively upsetting the status quo." --Publishers Weekly "Palmatier takes familiar ideas of ley lines and magic wielders but gives them fresh life in this rich fantasy world." --Library Journal "Palmatier exploits an active imagination to good effect, with characters who develop along with the story...with plenty of tension and excitement. Fantasy regulars looking for a fresh series with real bite should find it worth a try." --Kirkus "Intricate worldbuilding, engaging and complex characters, and a fresh sharp take on magic and politics. Shattering The Ley proves that Joshua Palmatier is definitely a key new voice in original fantasy." --Kari Sperring, author of Living with Ghosts "Shattering the Ley, the terrific new fantasy from Joshua Palmatier, is built of equal parts innocence, politics, and treachery. It features a highly original magic system, and may well be the only fantasy ever written where some of the most exciting scenes take place in a power plant. I couldn't put it down." --S. C. Butler, author of Reiffen's Choice "Shattering the Ley stands apart from the majority of second-world fantasy by having a distinctly modern cast to its worldbuilding." --Tor.com "There's a lot happening, constantly driving the plot forward, and the political intrigue and ideological conflicts between the clashing factions keep things fresh and engaging." --Bibliosanctum "Palmatier brilliantly shatters genre conventions.... An innovative fantasy novel with a very modern feel.... For readers who are willing to tackle a more challenging fantasy, without clear heroes and obvious conflicts, Shattering the Ley is an excellent read." --SFRevu Praise for Shattering the Ley Palmatier kicks off an epic fantasy series with this complex tale set in a world where wonders are accomplished by manipulating the magical energy of ley lines.... Palmatier lets the story build slowly, introducing a sprawling cast and fascinating setting, before explosively upsetting the status quo. Publishers Weekly Palmatier takes familiar ideas of ley lines and magic wielders but gives them fresh life in this rich fantasy world. Library Journal Palmatier exploits an active imagination to good effect, with characters who develop along with the story...with plenty of tension and excitement. Fantasy regulars looking for a fresh series with real bite should find it worth a try. Kirkus Intricate worldbuilding, engaging and complex characters, and a fresh sharp take on magic and politics. Shattering The Ley proves that Joshua Palmatier is definitely a key new voice in original fantasy. Kari Sperring, author of Living with Ghosts Shattering the Ley, the terrific new fantasy from Joshua Palmatier, is built of equal parts innocence, politics, and treachery. It features a highly original magic system, and may well be the only fantasy ever written where some of the most exciting scenes take place in a power plant. I couldn t put it down. S. C. Butler, author of Reiffen s Choice Shattering the Ley stands apart from the majority of second-world fantasy by having a distinctly modern cast to its worldbuilding. Tor.com There s a lot happening, constantly driving the plot forward, and the political intrigue and ideological conflicts between the clashing factions keep things fresh and engaging. Bibliosanctum Palmatier brilliantly shatters genre conventions.... An innovative fantasy novel with a very modern feel.... For readers who are willing to tackle a more challenging fantasy, without clear heroes and obvious conflicts, Shattering the Ley is an excellent read. SFRevu" Praise for "Shattering the Ley" Palmatier kicks off an epic fantasy series with this complex tale set in a world where wonders are accomplished by manipulating the magical energy of ley lines.... Palmatier lets the story build slowly, introducing a sprawling cast and fascinating setting, before explosively upsetting the status quo. "Publishers Weekly" Palmatier takes familiar ideas of ley lines and magic wielders but gives them fresh life in this rich fantasy world. "Library Journal" Palmatier exploits an active imagination to good effect, with characters who develop along with the story...with plenty of tension and excitement. Fantasy regulars looking for a fresh series with real bite should find it worth a try. "Kirkus" Intricate worldbuilding, engaging and complex characters, and a fresh sharp take on magic and politics. "Shattering The Ley" proves that Joshua Palmatier is definitely a key new voice in original fantasy. Kari Sperring, author of "Living with Ghosts" "Shattering the Ley," the terrific new fantasy from Joshua Palmatier, is built of equal parts innocence, politics, and treachery. It features a highly original magic system, and may well be the only fantasy ever written where some of the most exciting scenes take place in a power plant. I couldn t put it down. S. C. Butler, author of Reiffen s Choice "Shattering the Ley "stands apart from the majority of second-world fantasy by having a distinctly modern cast to its worldbuilding. Tor.com There s a lot happening, constantly driving the plot forward, and the political intrigue and ideological conflicts between the clashing factions keep things fresh and engaging. Bibliosanctum Palmatier brilliantly shatters genre conventions.... An innovative fantasy novel with a very modern feel.... For readers who are willing to tackle a more challenging fantasy, without clear heroes and obvious conflicts, "Shattering the Ley "is an excellent read. SFRevu" ""Shattering the Ley," the terrific new fantasy from Joshua Palmatier, is built of equal parts innocence, politics, and treachery. It features a highly original magic system, and may well be the only fantasy ever written where some of the most exciting scenes take place in a power plant. I couldn't put it down."--S.C. Butler (for "Shattering the Ley") "Intricate worldbuilding, engaging and complex characters, and a fresh sharp take on magic and politics, "Shattering The Ley" proves that Joshua Palmatier is definitely a key new voice in original fantasy."-- Kari Sperring (for "Shattering the Ley") "A vivid, passionate story about a tough-minded heroine fighting for survival. What makes her especially compelling is her own struggle to understand right and wrong, and to confront what necessity can force you to do."-- Kate Elliott (for "The Throne of Amenkor" series) "Grips the reader with a swift-moving tale of political intrigue and economic survival in a world where the most dangerous secrets are never forgotten."--" Publishers Weekly" (for "The Throne of Amenkor" series) "The strength of Palmatier's book lies in Varis. Varis is a bitter girl, hardened by years of living in the Dredge, but she retains a core of humanity.... If you enjoy grittier fantasy, I would recommend picking up "The Skewed Throne.""-- Jim Hines (for "The Throne of the Amenkor" series)