Thursday 30 November 2023

First review of Swords & Sorceries: Tales of Heroic Fantasy Volume 7

Craig Herbertson has written and published the first review of Swords & Sorceries: Tales of Heroic Fantasy Volume 7 on his website Heavenmakers

"The seventh in the popular sword and sorcery anthology series edited by David A. Riley contains eleven more appetising tales. Dedicated to the late Charles Black and illustrated by Jim Pitts, Parallel Universe Publications continue their policy of welcoming old favourites and newcomers to the world of Fantasy..."

To read the full review, in which he gives detailed comments about each story, click on the link above. 

Although he enjoyed reading all of the stories in this book, he picks out one in particular for special mention: "I don’t often say this. Jon Zaremba’s Prohairesis is stunningly brilliant. It’s a masterpiece. I don’t think I’ve read anything from a relatively new author which I would describe as faultless. This is. It has everything from conceptual genius, perfect plotting and authentic characterisation to brilliance of expression and a genuine original voice. Not a word is wasted, each sentence seamlessly carries the reader along. Prohairesis should win awards."


 

 

 

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