A cult author now in the mainstream, the thrilling return of R. Scott Bakker and The Prince of Nothing universe.
The Darkness That Comes Before, The Warrior Prophet, and The Thousandfold Thought --collectively the Prince of Nothing Saga-were R. Scott Bakker's magnificent debut into the upper echelon of epic fantasy. In those three books, Bakker created a world that was at once a triumph of the fantastic and an historical epic as real as any that came before.
Widely praised by reviewers and a growing body of fans, Bakker has already established the reputation as one of the smartest writers in the fantasy genre-a writer in the line stretching from Homer to Peake to Tolkein. Now he returns to The Prince of Nothing with the long awaited The Judging Eye, the first book in an all-new series. Set twenty years after the end of The Thousandfold Thought, Bakker reintroduces us to a world that is at once familiar but also very different than the one readers thought they knew. Delving even further into his richly imagined universe of myth, violence, and sorcery, and fully remolding the fantasy genre to broaden the scope of intricacy and meaning, R. Scott Bakker has once again written a fantasy novel that defies all expectations and rewards the reader with an experience unlike any to be had in the canon of today's literature.
Industry Reviews
Praise for "The Judging Eye" ?This book marks a triumphant return for the most philosophical and literary epic fantasy writer around.? -"The Wertzone" ?It's got everything that the preceding books had and a lot more.? -"Graeme's Fantasy Review" ?(Bakker) presents a literary and philosophical depth largely absent from the genre?shows maturity as an author and demonstrates why his name belongs among the best epic fantasy authors.? ?"Nethspace" ?"The Judging Eye" is an incredibly smart and smart ass title to a book that deceives in being Bakker's most straight forward read? How Bakker continues to move Kellhus in mysterious ways is something I can?t wait to witness more of.? ? "BookSpotCentral" ?The worldbuilding is once again head and shoulders above what is currently the norm in today's fantasy market. The evocative narrative is rich in details, and the Middle Eastern setting continues to be a joy to discover. The universe of E?rwa resounds with depth Praise for "The Judging Eye" This book marks a triumphant return for the most philosophical and literary epic fantasy writer around. -"The Wertzone" It s got everything that the preceding books had and a lot more. -"Graeme s Fantasy Review" (Bakker) presents a literary and philosophical depth largely absent from the genre shows maturity as an author and demonstrates why his name belongs among the best epic fantasy authors. "Nethspace" "The Judging Eye" is an incredibly smart and smart ass title to a book that deceives in being Bakker s most straight forward read How Bakker continues to move Kellhus in mysterious ways is something I can t wait to witness more of. "BookSpotCentral" The worldbuilding is once again head and shoulders above what is currently the norm in today's fantasy market. The evocative narrative is rich in details, and the Middle Eastern setting continues to be a joy to discover. The universe of E rwa resounds with depth It's R. Scott Bakker wri Praise for "The Judging Eye" aThis book marks a triumphant return for the most philosophical and literary epic fantasy writer around.a -"The Wertzone" aItas got everything that the preceding books had and a lot more.a -"Graemeas Fantasy Review" a(Bakker) presents a literary and philosophical depth largely absent from the genrea]shows maturity as an author and demonstrates why his name belongs among the best epic fantasy authors.a a"Nethspace" a"The Judging Eye" is an incredibly smart and smart ass title to a book that deceives in being Bakkeras most straight forward reada] How Bakker continues to move Kellhus in mysterious ways is something I canat wait to witness more of.a a "BookSpotCentral" aThe worldbuilding is once again head and shoulders above what is currently the norm in today's fantasy market. The evocative narrative is rich in details, and the Middle Eastern setting continues to be a joy to discover. The universe of EArwa resounds with deptha] It's R. Scott Bakker writing at the top of his game.a a "Patas Fantasy Hotlist" a"The Judging Eye" is more accessible to the average reader without sacrificing the depth that gained Bakker so much acclaim. A powerful start to a new trilogy." a"CinemaRatty," aBloggeras Favorites of 2008a aA journey unlike any other you have experienced. Part Dante's Inferno and part Conrad's Heart Of Darkness, this is fantasy literature like you've never read before.a a"Blogcritics" aIn a very short time, author R. Scott Bakker has proven that he is well on his way to building a universe that is arguably comparable with those created by the likes of Frank Herbert ("Dune") and Isaac Asimov ("Foundation"). What Bakkerdoes that his contemporaries do not and that those SFF luminaries did was completely imagine -- from the ground up -- a universe so satisfyingly detailed you felt as though you could slip inside.a a"January Magazine" aA powerful start to a new trilogy.a a"SFFWorld.com," aFavorite Booksa aFull of absolutely brilliant vignettesa]"The Judging Eye" is a must-read that will not only appeal to fans of R. Scott Bakkeras brilliant Prince of Nothing trilogy, but also new readers wanting to see what all the fuss is about.a a"FantasyBookCritic" Praise for The Prince of Nothing Series "[Bakker] clamps his hand over yours and simply does not let go...Amid the cluttered shelves of the Epic Fantasy genre, Bakker is a name that stands out among not just the new writers in the crowd but established and recognized names."--"Sffworld" "The entire series is going to set a new standard for fantasy writers everywhere."--"The Alien Online" "Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written...this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history and detail."-Steve Erikson, author of "Gardens of the Moon" Praise for The Prince of Nothing Series "[Bakker] clamps his hand over yours and simply does not let go...Amid the cluttered shelves of the Epic Fantasy genre, Bakker is a name that stands out among not just the new writers in the crowd but established and recognized names."--"Sffworld" "The entire series is going to set a new standard for fantasy writers everywhere."--"The Alien Online" "Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written...this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history and detail."-Steve Erikson, author of "Gardens of the Moon"
