Named as a top 5 Notable books from Independent Publishers
On January 16th, Fantasy Book Critic published its 2008 Review/2009 Preview a yearly recap of the best in fantasy novels released in 2008. The Categories include:
Top 5 Science Fiction Books
Top 5 Fantasy Books
Top 5 Mainstream Fantasy Books
Top 5 Notable Indie Books
Top 5 Notable Non-Mainstream Non-Fantastic Books
The Crown Conspiracy made the Top 5 Notable Indie Books. In addition, Michael's second book Avempartha (due April 2009) has made the "Looking Ahead to 2009" List.
A world of steam and springs. A breakneck race for power. Will one woman's defiance topple a kingdom? If you like feisty heroines, fearsome dragons, and fast-paced action, then you'll savor this steam-powered thrill-ride.
A handfull of survivors wash ashore from a ship wreck in a strange new world. Two centuries later their descendants have populated the Islands they found and are now striving to populate a mainland infested with trolls and dragons. Only some of the