John Lawson

Sorrow has been reviewed by Stuart Carter of SF Site (and StuPC):

“Despite the off-screen machinations of great rulers and esoteric magics, as well as the incursion of foreigners and alien species, the action here is defiantly local, not the least I suspect, because there’s a very “community” feel to the locale (the tavern, the woods, the church and the palace), it all has a relatively cosy feel to it (which is perhaps what makes Sorrow’s arrival — not to mention Hashii’s — so unsettling: both are alien to this place, but not completely unknown).”

You can read his full review here. You can also read his reviews of Witch Ember and The Raven.

Thanks again, Stu!

Mayra Calvani of The Dark Phantom Reviews has reviewed Sorrow:

The author has created a very real, dark fantasy world and I was able to picture the setting vividly in my mind. The descriptions, mood, and dialogue all help bring Lawson’s detailed world to life. The characters are deftly drawn and come across as genuine people. The prose sparkles with beautifully crafted language.

You can read her full review here. Thanks Mayra!

Anne K. Edwards of MysteryFiction.net has reviewed Sorrow:

“This is an opportunity to try fantasy that is not the standard romance of the genre.”

You can read her full review here. Thanks Anne!

Sorrow has been reviewed by Kelly Jensen of SF Crowsnest:

This story, a fully fleshed and tightly plotted thriller, dances between the questions of church, faith, magic, human relationships and darker desires.

You can read her full review here. Thanks Kelly!

Sorrow has been reviewed by Bethanie from Bethanie’s Brain:

…not only is Sorrow a serious contender for the Bethanie’s Favorite-Books-of-All-Time list, but it has also made the Yes-I-Want-A-Hard-Copy list, which is huge, because there are very few books that merit an allowance of space in my teeny, tiny house, as well as the I-Can’t-Wait-To-Read-It-Again list.

You can read her full review here! Thanks Bethanie!

Amber Chalmers of Amberkatze’s Book Blog had this to say about Sorrow:

“The tale takes place in the land that John Lawson has created and has really brought to life in each of his books. With such detail and linguistic depth you really begin to feel like you are in another world. Fantasy is the main genre here but mystery is woven into this well written story.”

Check out her full review here. Thanks Amber!

Sorrow has been reviewed by Steve Oldner of J. Kaye’s Book Reviews:

John Lawson’s vivid and detailed imagery bring us into the treacherous and murderous intrigues of the royal court and the duel between assassins. This story is not like the first two, which were more adventurous; this one is all about intrigue. It reminds me of those stories about 17th century European courts.

Read the whole review here!

Plus, if you post a comment on the review, you’re entered for a chance to win a copy of the eBook! (There are also ways to get yourself entered more than once. Read the review for instructions!)

Thanks J. Kaye and Steve!

Sorrow has been reviewed by Kathy Martin of In the Library Reviews:

“Author John Lawson, has created a dark fantasy/mystery story that takes us deep into the world of court intrigues and fanatical religious beliefs. Magic is masterfully interweaved into this struggle. The characters, presentation, dialogue…all are superbly done. The tension is enhanced by an underlying feeling that there is something else going on, but just can’t put your finger on it.”

You can read the whole review here.

You can also see their reviews of Witch Ember and The Raven.

Thanks Kathy!

The American Author’s Association has awarded Witch Ember their 2008 Golden Quill Award for the Fantasy Genre.

Tres cool!

I’ll hang it next to my 2007 P&E Reader’s Poll Finalist badge for The Raven:

And all TEN of my Odyssey Reviews medallions:

Witch Ember

The Raven

Yeah, baby!

My new book, Sorrow, is now on sale through Drollerie Press, and it has already received two terrific reviews!

“It’s a dark tale, a magical tale, a treacherous and murderous tale and it’s everything that I love in a novel. So smartly and deftly written that it truly blew me away at times and left me gasping for breath…seriously, I had to remember to breathe sometimes.”
Chris Howard, Stuff as Dreams Are Made On

“I enjoyed John Lawson’s Witch Ember a lot, but I think I enjoyed Sorrow even more. The plot was tighter, the characters were just as interesting if not more, and the writing was more elegant. Most of all, I liked the fact that even though Sorrow tells a dark and sometimes quite violent story, it also has a very sweet side.”
Ana Silva, Things Mean a Lot

Thanks, Chris and Ana!