Jon Sprunk
Author Website | Reviews | Bibliography & Rights Information
The Shadow Saga | Biblio. & Rights Info
Shadow’s Son
Shadow’s Lure
Shadow’s Master
REVIEWS
“A first-rate sword-and-sorcery tale, with intriguing characters, that moves at a quick pace.”
– Booklist
“Jon Sprunk shows that not all fantasy novels need to be doorstoppers to be good. SHADOW’S SON is easily one of my favorite books of 2010.”
– Fantasy Book Critic (Cindy Hannikman)
“I read it non-stop in one sitting… SHADOW’S SON is written so well that nothing else really mattered for me.”
– Fantasy Book Critic (Liviu Suciu)
“SHADOW’S SON is a pleasure… Fans of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson will certainly find plenty to like here.”
– Mad Hatter
“When Sprunk gets going, he writes with an energy that has to be experienced to be believed… SHADOW’S SON is a thoroughly entertaining read.”
– Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review
“The closest thing fantasy gets to the perfect beach book — a fun, fast read in the fashion of dark fantasy that’s so popular these days.”
– Neth Space
“[SHADOW'S SON] is filled with lots of action and suspense… I highly look forward to the sequel and give this novel 5 stars as it deserves keeper status.”
– Night Owl Reviews (Top Pick!)
“You can just curl up with SHADOW’S SON and be entertained. Nothing showy, nothing flashy, just good, solid storytelling… I loved it, and am eagerly anticipating the sequel.”
– Grasping for the Wind
“Sprunk hits on all four cylinders and convincingly draws the reader into his fantasy world … delivers impeccably … I will eagerly obtain Shadow’s Lure to read more about Caim and his world.”
–SF Signal
“A great story of love, death, and magic… Jon Sprunk is now on my must-read list. Great debut novel.”
– Speculative Book Review
“SHADOW’S SON makes for the perfect read when you’re in search of a quick burst of fun-filled action.”
– LEC Book Reviews
“Brisk pacing combines with liberal swordplay, politics, dark plots and mischievous spirits to make for an entertaining tale that promises good things to come.”
– Monsters and Critics
‘The greatest asset of SHADOW’S SON is the sheer pace at which the story unfolds… the plot is crafted well and enough hints are dropped throughout to keep the reader guessing.”
– Speculative Horizons (UK)
“A fast, entertaining page-turner of a novel… Ultimately, SHADOW’S SON is a surprisingly well-crafted piece of fiction for a debut novel, indicating Jon Sprunk is an author to watch in the future.”
– Fantasy Literature
“We have heard a few people compare this to the Brent Weeks novels. We are here to say, with emphasis, we strongly prefer this. SHADOW’S SON is what we are looking for when we read about assassins… We’ll read his stuff readily, every time. So should you.”
– Elitist Book Reviews
“The action scenes are solid and the story is fast-paced with no moments threatening to slow things down … The core of SHADOW’S SON feels solid, with characters who come into their stride, uncover past misdeeds and suprise themselves with what they’re able to accomplish.”
– Examiner.com
“The pace is great, the story fun and engaging, and the characters are interesting. This is a solid fantasy debut that grabs you from page one and refuses to let you go … Highly recommended.”
–Civilian Reader (UK)
“Non-stop action … of the type that makes you devour every page until you reach the inevitable convergence. [... An] engaging and light read, and one that leaves you wanting more.”
–Roland’s Codex
“Though we often seem trained to expect a book that is physically light to be similarly lightweight in content, SHADOW’S SON manages to be simultaneously spry, dark, and complex… There aren’t many authors being published today who can do so much with such a small amount of paper and ink.”
– Rob Will, Rob Will Review
“One heck of a ride… SHADOW’S SON is a well-written book with some great characters and set in medieval territory with dark magic. What’s not to love?”
– Only the Best Science Fiction & Fantasy (UK)
“The quality of the narrative’s execution turns SHADOW’S SON into a very entertaining read… if you are looking for an action packed and entertaining fantasy read, then this just might be what the doctor ordered.”
– Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
“Sprunk has written a charming and engaging first novel that leaves plenty to look forward to.”
– Total Sci Fi Online
“The conspiracy is gripping… Caim is an engaging chap… and he’s what keeps you reading.”
– SFX (UK)
“Reminded me of the golden age of pulp fantasy. Of a return to the simpler style of fantasy. Brilliant stuff.”
– Lateral Books
“If you’re looking for a fast, frenetic fantasy with compelling characters and plenty of action, look no further. SHADOW’S SON hits the spot.”
– Sci-Fi London
“Brilliant stuff — Now gimme the sequel!”
– Latent Books
“An exciting, interesting read and a good story that’s hard to put down.”
– M/C Reviews
“Caim and his partners are the best. It’s a dark fantasy with a great story, and it’s full of action. The twists and the action will keep you glued to the story, and you will become invested with this rich group of characters.”
– The Ranting Dragon
“Sprunk’s book could be read by young adults but is entertaining for older adults… This is a short but fast-moving novel with heartbreak and redemption both.”
– NYT bestselling author Charlaine Harris
“Jon Sprunk mixes the rich details of his fantasy world with compelling characters and a fast-paced plot — a masterful and addicting debut novel.”
– NYT bestselling author Maria V. Snyder
“Fans of Joe Abercrombie, Scott Lynch, and Paul Kemp will definitely want to read this new dark fantasy adventure.”
– NYT bestselling author Elaine Cunningham
“Brings together the dark plots and underpinnings of Sprunk’s fantasy world and expands on the nature of Caim’s ghostly companion, Kit … both action and magic as well as a tale of unrequited love and unlikely heroes.”
– Library Journal
“Sprunk is a master storyteller. He wraps us in the folds of his tale. His prose sets the pages on fire, and it’s as if he’s unstoppable… Those who like a dark fantasy will be surprised by his imagination and depth. The reader will be awake at night, reading this one to the very end!”
– The Specusphere (Australia)
“There’s a showdown a-brewing and I’m rubbing my hands in glee for it.”
– Night Owl Reviews
“A lot of fun.”
– Critical Mass
“Sprunk’s clearly thought long and hard about the world setting for the novels, and brings plenty that’s fresh and new to the story. His secondary characters are well handled and he spares no-one from peril… Shadow’s Lure is a dark fantasy tale that quickly draws the reader into its web, and definitely leaves me eagerly awating the next in the saga.”
– SciFiPulse
“Shadow’s Lure is sword and sorcery at its best. Fast-paced, filled with action and realistic characters, and of course… assassins! If you like Brent Weeks or Paul Kearney, you’ll really enjoy this series.”
– Only the Best SF&F
(Top 5 of 2011!)
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RIGHTS INFORMATION
- THE SHADOW SAGA
- SHADOW’S SON (June 2010, Pyr)
- SHADOW’S LURE (June 2011, Pyr)
- SHADOW’S MASTER (Coming soon, Pyr)
- Book #1 a finalist for the Compton Crook Award!
- Bk #1 was Fantasy Book Critic’s #2 Debut Fantasy for 2010
- Bk #2 was one of Only the Best SF&F‘s top 5 of 2011
- Czech rights (entire trilogy) to Fantom Print
- French rights (entire trilogy) to Bragelonne
- German rights (entire trilogy) to Heyne — agency record deal!
- Polish rights (entire trilogy) to Papierowy Ksiezyc
- UK rights (entire trilogy) to Gollancz
- Russian rights (Bk #1) to AST
- Spanish rights (Bk #1) to Alianza
Date: 06/02/2010