“This beautifully told, painfully elegant story should appeal to fans of L.E. Modesitt’s realistic fantasies as well as of the period fantasy of Guy Gavriel Kay.”
— Starred Review, Library Journal
“Blending magic and history, strong characters and gripping action, E.C. Ambrose brings a startlingly unique voice to our genre. Part epic fantasy, part medical thriller, part historical novel, ELISHA BARBER is at once dark, powerful, redemptive, and ultimately deeply satisfying. Highly recommended!”
— D.B. Jackson, author of THIEFTAKER
“A vivid, violent, and marvelously detailed historical fantasy set in the perilous world that is medieval England in the middle of a war. Elisha Barber wades through blood and battle in his pursuit of arcane knowledge—forbidden love—and dangerous magic.”
–Sharon Shinn, author of ARCHANGEL
“In a grim world of medieval warfare, witch-hunts and primitive surgery, E.C. Ambrose has crafted a shining tale of one man’s humanity and courage. A gritty read for those who like realism as well as hope in their fantasy.”
-Glenda Larke, author of STORMLORD’S EXILE
“Elisha Barber is a stunning debut from a gifted storyteller. It didn’t just keep me up all night, it transported me to a vivid gritty 14th Century England, and left me feeling like I’d been touched by the wing of that dark angel. A magical first novel.”
–Steven H. Savile, International bestselling author of SILVER
“ELISHA BARBER is an edgy, vivid story with engaging characters and a well-drawn setting that’s almost, but not quite, our own history. I was drawn right in, quick as a slash of a barber’s razor.”
— Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of CLOCKWORK ANGELS
