Blood and Mercy
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Reviews and Awards
"The series excels in using allegory to mirror contemporary issues and explore them in a unique, thoughtful manner. Frustration, hope and the transformative power of righteous fury ooze from the pages leading to the finale, and it’s cathartic to see how much of the societal commentary ends on an optimistic note...The underlying optimism of the series, balanced with unflinching realism regarding the difficulty of change at personal and systemic levels, is a testament to the possibilities of the fantasy genre—and a worthy read for our times."
- Aurealis Magazine
"Again, the atmosphere surrounding Holmes’ saga is mesmerizing, enhancing the credibility of this fantasy tale. And that quality – related in eloquent and imaginative prose – suffuses every aspect of this installment...The thunder grows more loud and the passion more rich with each novel."
- Grady Harp, The San Francisco Review of Books
- Aurealis Magazine
"Again, the atmosphere surrounding Holmes’ saga is mesmerizing, enhancing the credibility of this fantasy tale. And that quality – related in eloquent and imaginative prose – suffuses every aspect of this installment...The thunder grows more loud and the passion more rich with each novel."
- Grady Harp, The San Francisco Review of Books