Daughter of the Blood

Praise for award-winning author Anne Bishop

Daughter of the Blood

“A terrific writer…. The more I read, the more excited I became because of the freshness of [her] take on the usual high fantasy setting, the assurance of [her] language, all the lovely touches of characterization that [she slips] in so effortlessly.”

—Charles de Lint

“Darkly mesmerizing…[a] fascinating, dark world.”

—Locus

“Vividly painted…dramatic, erotic, hope-filled.”

—Lynn Flewelling

“Lavishly sensual…a richly detailed world based on a reversal of standard genre cliches.”

—Library Journal

“Intense…erotic, violent, and imaginative. This one is white-hot.”

—Nancy Kress

“A fabulous new talent…a uniquely realized fantasy filled with vibrant colors and rich textures. A wonderful new voice, Ms. Bishop holds us spellbound from the very first page.”

—Romantic Times (4½ stars)

“Anne Bishop has scored a hit…. Her poignant storytelling skills are surpassed only by her flair for the dramatic and her deft characterization…. A talented author.”

—Affaire de Coeur

“Mystical, sensual, glittering with dark magic, Anne Bishop’s debut novel brings a strong new voice to the fantasy field.”

—Terri Windling, coeditor of The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror

“Dark, intricate, and disturbing.”

—Josepha Sherman, author of Forging the Runes

“Has immense appeal for fans of dark fantasy or horror. Most highly recommended.”

—Hypatia’s Hoard

“A high-voltage ride through a new realm. Bishop draws her characters with acute emotion [and] leaves the reader lusting for her next novel.”

—Lois H. Gresh, coauthor of The Termination Node

“Dark, morbid, sinister, and yet it holds you completely fascinated and spellbound by its beauty. Once I’d begun reading…I couldn’t bring myself to put down the book and leave the world that Anne Bishop had magically spun around me…. Rich in both positive and negative emotions, and intense in its portrayal of human behavior and human desires…one of the most original and readable books in the fantasy genre.”

—The 11th Hour

Heir to the Shadows

“Daemon, Lucivar, and Saetan ooze more sex appeal than any three fictional characters created in a very long time.”

—The Romance Reader

“Heir to the Shadows isn’t as dark as its predecessor…. All the other elements that made the first book such a gripping read are present: vivid and sympathetic characters, a fascinating and fully realized magical system…lavish and sensuous descriptions, and interesting world building that turns traditional gender roles and concepts of dominance and submission on their heads…. It’s a terrific read, and I highly recommend both it and Daughter of the Blood.”

—SF Site

“Bishop seems to delight in turning fantasy conventions on their heads…. Still darkly opulent, often exotic.”

—Locus

“The fabulous talent of Anne Bishop is showcased in Heir to the Shadows…. Ms. Bishop’s striking magical concepts and powerful images are wonderfully leavened with unexpected dash and humor, creating an irresistible treat for fantasy fans.”

—Romantic Times

Queen of the Darkness

“As engaging, as strongly characterized, and as fully conceived as its predecessors…a perfect—and very moving—conclusion.”

—SF Site

“A storyteller of stunning intensity, Ms. Bishop has a knack for appealing but complex characterization realized in a richly drawn, imaginative ambiance.”