“Finely crafted, fluid writing and fully realized characters… Marco can hold his own as a writer with other major fantasists, including Stephen Donaldson and Terry Brooks”
“Fantasy readers should keep a close eye on John Marco.”
“The Eyes of God isn’t just about warfare, magic, and monsters, although it’s got all of those: it’s about the terrible burden of making choices, and the way the seeds of victory are in every failure, and tragedy’s beginnings are in every triumph.”
“The Devil’s Armor is one of Marco’s finest achievements. With every new novel, the author keeps improving his already masterful storytelling craft. If this series is any indication, he will be remembered as one of the best fantasy authors of the era.”
“The moral ambiguity is refreshing, with sympathetic opponents and no one whiter-than-white. Read this if you’re the kind of person who likes Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks and Donaldson books. It’s the same kind of muscular, multi-part fantasy saga fare featuring big battles and larger than life heroes.”
“Absorbing… features well-developed characters and a satisfying wind-up—in a field where, all too often, authors provide neither.”
“A sprawling tale of military battles, personal and political intrigue, magic, and star-crossed love set against a richly detailed land of warring kingdoms and hidden magic.”