"Bought purely because the cover is interesting, and thi is now one of my favourite fantasy novels. This is the first in a trilogy, all of which are gripping. This is gritty, funny fantasy at its best."
"An intersting fantasy story. Perhaps a little too long, and the protagonist is somewhat self-involved. I found it was worth getting to the end, but very little actually happened in 800 pages."
"It's hard to summarise this book. Locke and his gang of thieves play intricate confidence games , preying on the aristocracy. Good characterisation, tense in places, and great fun in others."
"An aging retired rock star is terrorised by a ghost he bought on the internet. This book can make you sympathise with the most unlikely characters. I found it impossible to put down."
"The first in the series that was adapted for TV. I enjoyed the first three set in the world of Harry Dresden, city wizard, but don't feel compelled to read the rest"
"Depressing yet somehow compelling fantasy. This is the cover that drew me to Robin Hobb. Current editions are less attractive, but the book - and the series - is very good."
