This volume also makes clear that there are plenty of fascinating corners of this sprawling world left to explore, especially given a reference to the “ten thousand examples of evil behavior” not yet recorded in the Company's annals. Cook's cadre of fans will find this well worth the wait.

Publishers Weekly, starred review on Lies Weeping

Over the past 25 years, Cook has carved out a place for himself among the preeminent fantasy writers of his generation… His work is real, complex, and honest.

Jeff VanderMeer, author of Annihilation

With the Black Company series Glen Cook single-handedly changed the face of fantasy... He brought the story down to a human level, dispensing with the cliché archetypes of princes, kings, and evil sorcerers.

Steven Erikson, author of Malazan Book of the Fallen

Glen writes a mean book.

Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files

An all-time classic... a book that has left its mark [on] the entire genre.

Grimdark Magazine

Cook's singular talent for combining gritty realism and high fantasy provides a singular edge….Highly recommended.

Library Journal