Darkness Rising

The Prisms of Power - ancient artefacts made by a long dead race containing terrifying magic. The Ghasts - dark wizards who have surrendered their souls for the might of un-death. Emelia is trapped in servitude to uncaring and haughty masters. When tragedy strikes, strange powers emerge within her - powers of the Wild-magic, sorcery reviled by the elemental orders. Escaping from her masters, Emelia embarks upon an epic adventure to find the Prisms and defeat the lord of the ghasts. Only she holds the key to their location but the Wild-magic comes at a dire cost...that of her mind. 5.0 out of 5 stars "An incredible epic"., I knew Ross Kitson could write amazing fantasy because of his short stories. But his ability really shines in this novel. It's a big, sprawling epic with fully realized history, riveting characters, and top-notch writing. The plot is pretty standard, but what really makes it work is the characters, as the reader travels with them and slowly learns about their pasts and watches them grow and change. Ross fields a huge cast of people, but they all come across as vibrant and real. The well-thought out history of empires that rose and fell, different lands and cultures, and events in the past that reverberate through the present make for a splendid backdrop. I can't wait for the next installment in the series! Review by Jeromy Henry, Assistant Editor at Quantum Muse. 5.0 out of 5 stars "Compelling story, beware the darkness indeed," Complex characters, intertwined plots and subplots, a large world but not too large to feel overly lost in, and a great story. The evil characters in this book are REALLY evil....been a while since I was as creeped out as one paragraph made me. This is a great read, eager for the next installment. 5.0 out of 5 stars A finely crafted and unique fantasy novel which had me hooked from the first page. Packed full of action, drama and humor this is a must for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy. 5.0 out of 5 stars "A proper page turner," I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I feel quite bereft now that I've finished it. The story was brilliant, with loads of (gory) action and the plot twisted and grew continually. For me the rich characters were what made it such a good book, as I really got inside their heads and came to care about them. I had to keep reminding myself that this is a debut novel, as the writing had such a confident and assured quality. Any reader who enjoys an exciting and absorbing story would love this book!