If, like this reviewer, you are tired of modern fantasies filled with court intrigue and yearn for the delights of quests and fierce beasties, then you will love this story as I did.  Brett’s world comes to life easily and hits the ground running, then it does not let up.  He has a great storyteller style that hooks the reader from the first line, making this one of those books that won’t be put down.  There are some original things in here, but that is not the appeal, as this is not a groundbreaking tale, just one well-told and replete with action.  Anybody who thinks authors don’t write this sort of thing any more is going to be thrilled.  I can’t wait to read the next instalment.