Grift: This book is just like a sticky donut - once you pick it up you can't put it down. It's full of fascinating characters who are brought to life by a writer clearly blessed with great insight and perception. The plot, with its many twists and turns, held my attention like a vice and kept the pages turning at a pace. All in all, it's the perfect start to what will surely be an essential fantasy series. So what do you say, Bodger?