The chases, the battles, the brutal violence, and the scheming are nonstop. As always, Tregillis offers richly textured and genuinely likable personalities with shades-of-gray morality . . . Middle volumes are always tricky; they can often read as an obstacle to overcome on the way to the forgone conclusion of the third installment. Tregillis commendably avoids this trap, deepening his ... Read morestory and keeping it moving along toward an unknown horizon. Part 3 can't come too soon.
Kirkus
A vivid alternate history tale filled with action sequences, fascinating characters, and great worldbuilding . . . Engrossing, with plenty of mid-story twists, and it's well worth the ride.
Publishers Weekly
Thrilling action scenes and breakneck pacing will leave readers desperate for the next volume
Library Journal
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