
"Sykes' writing is full of heart, hilarity, and the frank understanding that as humans we are all disasters.

Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Warded Man I never realized how much I needed wizard-hunting gunslingers in my life."- Peter V. It's an immersive read in a well realized world."- Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author of Fool's Assassin Action, magic, romance and humor mingle well in this mammoth tale. " Seven Blades in Black offers villains that are as memorable and unique as the heroes. "A love letter to Final Fantasy and badass women, told with with an irresistible mix of passion and wit."- David Dalglish, author of Soulkeeper By the end of the second, you'll know you are too."- Myke Cole, author of The Armored Saint "By the end of the first page, you'll know Sam is in love with his characters. Sykes' latest is a brutal and vulgar epic yet still fun enough that - and I say this as the highest of compliments - makes me wish like hell it ends up with an adaptation into a role-playing game."- Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author "Gunslingers and mad mages and monsters, oh my.

The tale of Sal the Cacophony is delightfully sarcastic and deeply sorrowful."- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld Ludicrous, wicked, delightful."- Pierce Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising In Sal the Cacophony, Sykes has crafted a protagonist for the ages. "Sykes is a master at taking familiar elements of fantasy and stirring them to a wicked, wholly original churn. The City Stained Red is like David Eddings meets Conan the Barbarian."- Brian McClellan on The City Stained Red "Sykes has put the fun back in fantasy with fantastic creatures and a lovable crew of malcontents. Bold and exuberant, never cynical, Sykes fights the good fight on behalf of rich fantasy that nonetheless refuses to apologize for being kick-ass fun."- Scott Lynch on The City Stained Red


"Sam Sykes continues to reinvent the fantasy adventuring party in a vibrant world of rude magic and good intentions gone bad. "Action fantasy with soul - albeit a small, dirty, funny soul."- Brent Weeks on The City Stained Red
