Absolon Creed

“Fueled by master-class worldbuilding, the third volume of Ford’s Age of Uprising trilogy concludes an epic fantasy narrative chronicling an empire torn apart by war … Nonstop action, intricate plotlines, deeply developed characters, top-notch worldbuilding–a must-read for epic fantasy fans.”

–Kirkus (Starred Review) on Engines of War

“In the climactic finale of this dark fantasy trilogy … The sharp prose captures both the sweeping scale of war and the deeply intimate struggles of characters who are flawed, determined, and shaped by the weight of a collapsing empire. With fast pacing, pulse-pounding battles, and the looming horrors of zealotry, the tension never wavers. The action builds towards a solid and satisfying conclusion … Brimming with conflict, rebellion, and the fusion of magic and machines, this immersive epic brings a richly detailed world to life. Great for fans of Miles Cameron and John Gwynne.”

–Library Journal on Engines of War“A heady blend of action, arcana, and intrigue.”–Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer, on Engines of Empire“An excellent start to a new series: fast-paced and engaging, with a properly epic setting and a cast of characters I look forward to seeing more of.”–James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost, on Engines of Empire“Epic fantasy fans listen up: This is the good stuff. Highly recommended.”–Kirkus (Starred Review) on Engines of Empire“Ford continues to impress with both his worldbuilding and his facility at creating fully realized characters in this sequel to 2022’s Engines of Empire … Ford’s imagined world is so societally detailed … The result is a complex but accessible epic fantasy that keeps the series going strong.”–Publishers Weekly on Engines of Chaos“Ford succeeds in building a complex fantasy world, complete with warring factions, fearsome creatures, and bloody struggles for power … Fans of R.A. Salvatore’s DemonWars Saga will be especially hooked.”–Publishers Weekly on Engines of Empire“Perfect for fans of Brent Weeks, George R. R. Martin, or David Gemmell … . The best traditional epic fantasy I have read in years.”–Grimdark Magazine on Engines of Empire“The ensemble cast of deeply portrayed and emotionally connectives characters, coupled with an impressively intricate storyline, makes for a highly entertaining read. Additionally, the novel’s structure–alternating back and forth among numerous story arcs–gives this doorstopper a continuous sense of immediacy and momentum, making for a virtually un-put-down-able read. Fans of shelf-bending fantasy will find this richly described and impressively intricate installment utterly satisfying.”–Kirkus (Starred Review) on Engines of Chaos“The latest from Ford is the first in a new series that will give fantasy readers exactly what they want: conspiracy, magic, a delectable cast of characters, and an ending that will leave them begging to know what happens next.”–Booklist on Engines of Empire