“An effortless read and will do very nicely for anyone looking for high quality pulp fantasy action.”

– Starburst magazine

“Classic pulp adventure story, fast paced and engrossing. He effortlessly captures the feel of the period in his prose.”

– The British Fantasy Society

"I was delighted to see the author didn’t fall into easy tropes but instead peeked behind the curtain and considered how the world actually worked and not the surface illusion. This book Poison River was an absolute delight."

– Imperial Advisor

"Come for the mystery, stay for the fantastic characters, snappy dialogue and sense of fun. As the first book in a series, it’s a very promising start indeed."

– Track of Words

"Reynolds is the perfect writer for the world of Rokugan, creating an instantly compelling and multi-faceted protagonist to effortlessly draw us into a fast-paced and complex political thriller that entertains with every page."

– SciFi and Fantasy Reviewer