Fade to Black Author:Francis Knight "Intensely realized and gripping." (Kirkus Reviews ) — "The persistent sense of lurking danger along with Rojan's inner conflict between apathy and authentic emotion contribute to an absorbing read." (RT Book Reviews ) — "Knight's debut recalls the vibrant, urban-based fantasies of China Miéville, Jay Lake, and Glen Cook. Combining traces of steam... more »punk with urban noir fantasy, this story should appeal to fans of most fantasy variants." (Library Journal )
"A brilliant adventure/mystery which totally lived up to the cover... A thoroughly enjoyable read with plenty of twists and turns, and darkness enough to make the title perfectly apt. Highly recommended." (thebookbag.co.uk )
"Fade to Black is superb, and raises the benchmark quite high indeed for 2013's other debut fantasies. Very highly recommended." (Civilian Reader )
"A savage stab at organised religion and social control... emotionally powerful." (Sun (UK) on Fade to Black )« less