Poison Wars

"A tale of poisoners, deceit and treachery that will surely keep readers entranced. I don't read many stories as twisty and unpredictable, especially in the latter chapters, as this one, and I loved what Sam Hawke did."--Terry Brooks

"If the first line doesn't make you buy this book, you should turn in your fantasy-lover's badge. City of Lies got me through sitting seven hours in an airport, and proves that a tale about the one who risks his life to thwart assassins can be as compelling as any assassin's tale."--Robin Hobb

"Sibling protagonists anchor this twisty story of old grievances coming to a boil. Hawke writes with nuance about the loves, loyalties, ambitions, and resentments that bind her characters together and threaten to tear them apart."--Kate Elliott

"Absolutely loved this; the world building is brilliant, the mystery and crime elements merge seamlessly into a fantastical world of poisoners, warrior-guilds and ancient magic. But the heart of the story is the central characters, they're written with such depth, flawed, human and likeable. City of Lies is a wonderful read and one that I'd highly recommend to all lovers of fantasy."--John Gwynne

"An enormously enjoyable read, one of the best new fantasies I've seen in a long time."--Adrian Tchaikovsky

"A compelling fantasy whodunit--imagine Agatha Christie channelled through Robin Hobb--and a page-turning coming-of-age tale."--The Guardian

"A well-crafted debut with believable political intrigues, solid worldbuilding, and original characters."--Kirkus

"This epic fantasy debut weaves political, class, and belief systems into a deftly drawn world."--School Library Journal

"Colorful and exciting."--Publishers Weekly