Throne of the Crescent Moon

Ahmed grabs your attention with a nasty, menacing prologue and doesn't let go, deftly wrapping up the action in a satisfying, do-or-die finale that leaves plot strands a-dangling for the next instalment. A strong debut. Dean Evans SFX 20130103

Ahmed grabs your attention with a nasty, menacing prologue and doesn't let go, deftly wrapping up the action in a satisfying, do-or-die finale that leaves plot strands a-dangling for the next instalment. A strong debut. -- Dean Evans SFX 20130103 Throne of the Crescent Moon is a fun fantasy novel, and comes from the school of entertaining swords and sorcery tales that don't have a point to prove, they're just a great way to waste time. If you like your fantasy engaging and character driven with a nice dollop of action, give this a look. STARBURST 20121102 Throne of the Crescent Moon gave me the sort of story I often want, but rarely find. The prose is easy to read, the characters and setting a joy to behold, and the story begs you to read just another chapter. It's an impressive novel, and Saladin Ahmed is an author I'll be keeping my eye on. -- Mark Chitty WALKER OF WORLDS 'Throne of the Crescent Moon' is nothing short of essential reading for fans of 'Swords & Sorcery' and fans of fantasy in general, any hype is well deserved. Highly recommended by me, give it a go now. GRAEME'S FANTASY BOOK REVIEW Saladin Ahmed debuts his take on Sword & Sorcery tales and it is a particular fascinating one. Throne of the Crescent Moon is definitely going to be in my year end list and will be remembered by many as a smashing, exciting debut. I would encourage all readers to give it a try as Saladin is definitely an author to watch for. Grab the Throne of the Crescent Moon and lose yourself in this alluring tale. FANTASY BOOK CRITIC Throne of the Crescent Moon is a slim volume in comparison to most fantasy books these days, but that's because there isn't an ounce of fat in it. For a debut author, Ahmed has written the perfect introduction to an intriguing world with truely original characters in a tale that is impossible to put down. Adoulla may be hoping for a quiet life but, I for one, hope many more ghuls and monsters cross his path for years to come. FANTASY FACTION In talks of gods and religion, ancient evils and older spells, Saladin has tapped into the well-stone of good old-fashioned storytelling in an old established setting of ancient Arabia. This is Arabian Nights meets Clark Ashton Smith but with less purple prose and more adventurous actions. For those who want an engaging and exciting tale in a timeless environment, filled with the romanticism of ancient worlds and a touch of the unreal, this is a recommended read. I enjoyed it enormously. -- Mark Yon SFFWORLD Throne of the Crescent Moon is a real pleasure once it gets going. It's refreshing to read something that is a bit different and fun; Ahmed's descriptive writing makes the world jump off the page. For a debut novel this is a real treat. WE LOVE THIS BOOK Overall, this is a very strong novel. I loved the setting, the characters were engaging and well-drawn, and the story has a classic feel to it: power politics, personal struggle, and adventure. CIVILIAN READER