WITCH EMBER

2008 Golden Quill Award winner, American Author’s Association

“Not for the faint of heart. Witch Ember is the stuff of high adventure. John Lawson spins an intricate tale of disturbing brutality, exotic sensuality, and dark magic.”

- Jeff Edwards, American Author’s Association

“The final scene switches from recalled heartache to current bliss… Witch Ember has this reader anxious to see more from John Lawson…”

- Camden Alexander, Curled Up With A Good Book

“…once I got into the story, I could not put it down!… All-in-all, this is a well developed story that fans of fantasy will highly enjoy. I heartily recommend it!”

- Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

“This story is fantasy at its darkest.”

- Amber Chalmers, Paranormal Romance

“Overall this was an absolutely amazing book and I’m bumping it up to favorite read of 2008 so far.”

- Chris Howard, Stuff As Dreams Are Made On

“Witch Ember grabs from the start and never lets go. Apart from the action that never seems to stop, the novel occupies our minds with the masterfully created world with its countless religions, theories about gods and magic, types of warriors, lore, military strategies, politics and rich history. In my short experience with literature I have yet to encounter world building, which could rival Tolkien in originality and tone. The world of the Seven Kingdoms might sound a bit cliché, but it has more flare and wonder than most worlds ever created.”

- Harry, Markov, Temple Library Reviews

“Intricately detailed, I found this novel reminds me of Dune by Frank Herbert in so many wonderful aspects… I would have to give this author high kudos for such an impressive masterpiece.”

- Terry Studer, Terra’s Book Blog

“In many ways, Witch Ember is a coming of age story. A great deal of it is about Esmeree figuring out what kind of person she wants to be. It’s a story with an epic feel that manages to remain very personal at the same time. And on top of that, it’s expertly written. John Lawson knows when to be subtle – his tone is always tasteful, even when what’s being described, or hinted at, is very disturbing.”

- Ana Silva, Things Mean a Lot

THE RAVEN

“John Lawson uses detailed descriptions which leave nothing to the imagination. You cringe as the characters do, while they walk along the coast, and wonder with every page you turn at what the next creature is going to be and if it is as horrifying as the last.”

- Jennifer Andrew, BookPleasures.com

“Lawson’s mythical settings and storyline are at times parallel to reality, allowing the reader an outsider’s perspective of common human conflicts. War, religion, politics, race, gender, poverty: If it is an ill of man, it is likewise a concern of the inhabitants of the Seven Kingdoms. While engrossing and entertaining as a fantasy novel, it is concurrently a sociological study and a psychological thriller.”

- Sabrina Williams, Front Street Reviews

“Sir Guiromélans’s search for his life’s meaning while being cursed by God gives this epic meaningful depth.”

- J. Kaye and Steve, J. Kaye’s Book Blog

“…a worthy complement to the original. For people who enjoy fantasy novels, this is a good one.”

- Kevin Apgar, Kapar.com

“This is an almost overwhelming dark adult fantasy steeped in a wealth of different cultures and well-imagined creatures.”

- Sandy Amazeen, Monsters and Critics

“I guarantee you won’t be able to predict what will happen a mere ten pages ahead in The Raven, let alone a hundred. This unpredictability and the gruesome, unrelenting pace of the action kept me guessing till the very end…”

- Stuart Carter, (not to be confused with) The Truth

“I can’t say enough about this book except for check it out. You won’t be disappointed. For lovers of dark fantasy or epic fantasy especially, you can’t go wrong with this series.”

- Chris Howard, Stuff As Dreams Are Made On

JOHN LAWSON

“Author John Lawson is a rare word craftsman who takes relentless pride in his work. His characters are rich and full, and their dialogue flows as fresh and seamlessly as the unpredictable waters down a Colorado mountainside…”

- D.J. Herda, American Society Of Authors And Writers

“While I am impressed by Lawson’s world building skills, I would have to say that his most impressive feat is the creation of extremely engaging characters.”

- Jeremy Brown, The Fantasy Review

“His work is, without a doubt on my part, beyond exceptional. The scope of his imagination surpasses most of the commercial Fantasy books I’ve read.”

- Odyssey Reviews