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"Star Rating: 5 / 5: ... The writing itself is highly polished and without any noticeable formatting or editing mistakes. This reads like a long-time author comfortable with his craft. The POV chapters alternate deftly and utilize cliffhangers to fantastic effect. Scenes are set with just enough detail to allow the reader to fill in the blanks and become fully immersed in the world. Instead of telling, characters are rounded out through action and realistic dialogue--showing the characters' motivations and thoughts without hampering the flow of the story. As the first book in the series, The Ring of Eman Vath excels at introducing readers to a new world and breathing life into the three dynamic heroes. Thundering action, contemplative dialogue scenes, and a fun magic system collide in an engrossing fantasy sure to thrill fans of Tolkien, Sanderson, and Jordan." - John Murray, The Manhattan Book Review

"Star Rating: 5 / 5: For now, Emerson leaves us with only small details about the kingdoms, as this particular plot is centered upon the coming together of Valinor, AmyQuinn, Samson, and Wren, while making it possible for the reader to get a good taste of Emerson's talent to create and vivify fantasy-type fighting scenes like the best of them. To those who love those fantasy worlds that keeps on getting bigger and bigger with every turn of the page while following heroes of the warrior, thief, and sorcerer variety, this is one spellbinding series you don't want to miss." - Benjamin Ookami, San Francisco Book Review

"...given credibility with Emerson's use of characters who grow emotionally." - IndieReader, IR 2017 Discovery Awards

FANS on The Prince of Ravens:

I just couldn't put this book down. Reading material good for unisex teens and adults. Well researched in the art of battle and arms with the magic element. - Ramonda

The story line was great, I loved the three main characters. The Prine, Leah and Thomas were very real and made a great team. Good work Hal Emerson, I can't wait til the next book. - William A. Rayner Jr.

CRITICS on The Prince of Ravens:

- 4 out of 5 Stars .... A recommended book for fantasy readers looking for a new world to explore and engaging characters to explore it with. - San Francisco Book Review

- 4.5 our of 5 Stars - This is an engrossing story set in a well-developed world ... the characters are thoughtful, intelligent and likable, even as they struggle with their own inner demons ... the plot is full of interesting twists and turns, both internal and external, leading the reader through the Prince's growing understanding and changes of heart. The growth and change in his character is believable and not too sudden .... A fine beginning to a promising fantasy series. - Catherine Langrehr for IndieReader