“Alric looked up at the thief with a scowl. “I just want to say for the record that as far as royal protectors go, you’re not very good.” “It’s my first day,” Royce replied dryly. “And already I’m trapped in a timeless prison. I shudder to think what might have happened if you had a whole week.” IfsThinkingWantFirstsWholeMightRecordsHappenedWeekPrisonVery GoodThievesTrappedTimelessRoyalProtector Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“Right. And our first job is to teach her to give a speech on the Grand Balcony in three days.” “That does not sound too difficult. Has she done much public speaking?” Amilia forced a smile. “A week ago she said the word no.” GivingFirstsDoeSaidDoneJobsThreeDifficultSoundTeachWeekSpeechPublic SpeakingBalconies Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“Royce looked back down at the stream below. "She doesn't even know me. What if she doesn't like me? Few people do." "She might not at first. Maribor knows I didn't. But you have a way of growing on a person." He smiled. "You know, like lichen or mold.” PeopleIfsKnowsWayFirstsPersonsMightGrowingLike MeStreamsWhat IfKnow MeMold Author:Michael J. Sullivan
“Anthony Ryan is a new fantasy author destined to make his mark on the genre. His debut novel, Blood Song, certainly has it all: great coming of age tale, compelling character, and a fast-paced plot. If his first book is any indication of things to come, then all fantasy readers should rejoice as a new master storyteller has hit the scene.” IfsShouldFirstsBookCharacterAgeSongFantasyNovelBloodMastersReaderSceneMarkTalesGenrePlotComing Of AgeRejoiceCompellingStorytellerDestinedIndicationFast PacedDebut Author:Michael J. Sullivan