Brilliant... Tchaikovsky succeeds in turning Alkhalend into a stage that showcases the entanglement of the personal and the political in ways both touching and tragic. It's an impressive feat * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review * 'Quite simply superb, diplomatic and political shenanigans edge towards brutal all-out war in this darkly intricate and original novel.' * LoveReading, Star Book * Praise for The Tyrant Philosophers Series:
'Exceptional.... Not to be missed' - Publishers Weekly, Starred review
'Endlessly creative . . . so much invention peeking around every corner' - Patrick Ness
'Has some of Tchaikovsky's best prose . . . an absolutely fascinating study in human behaviour' - SF Crowsnest
'A master at the height of his powers. This epic symphonic fantasy, weaving a breakneck plot through a sumptuously dangerous world.' * Ian Green * Rich and detailed... I love the way the books make me think and pay attention * Kirklees Library * 'Dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart' * Locus *