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Book SynopsisA world of betrayals and deceit. A hero alone. A delicate sword. A thrilling new fantasy for fans of Locke Lamora, that sold 6,000 copies in trade.
Trade Review- The Boy with the Porcelain Blade displays an impressive talent for character and story * We Love This Book *
If you enjoy your buckle being swashed with a healthy side order of conspiratorial plotting this could well be the book for you * The Eloquent Page *
a solid and brilliant book with a unique and engaging voice * Starburst Magazine *
The story is brimming with abductions, assassination attempts and internal politics * Lynns Books *
The Boy with the Porcelain Blade is an intriguing novel that opens like a flower to reveal all to those who choose to read it * Fantasy Book Review *
This is a rollicking tale of feuding families, vendettas, politics, deception and rivalry...The Boy with the Porcelain Blade is a rich and satisfying novel, and a surprisingly assured novel from this relatively new writer * SFF World *
a tale that left me hanging for more * Falcata Times *
Patrick manages to blend two intertwining narratives masterfully * Nerd Like You *
a strong and confident first novel with a great mix of romance, skulduggery, swashbuckling and intrigue * Geek Planet Online *
Den Patrick has offered up a bold an immersive introduction to his Landfall trilogy that deserves to duel its way onto the bookshelves of many readers * Film in Words *
a finely-crafted thriller...that will appeal to fans of Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch and Jon Courtenay Grimwood -- Jack Parsons * SciFiNow *
featuring swordfights, violence and full-tilt action...familiar intrigues with a darker more gothic touch -- Saxon Bollock * SFX *
It is a fast paced novel, economically layered but deceptively detailed. I found the character descriptions and locations exceptionally realised as I flew through the story in what felt like shared real time -- Joe Gordon * FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL *
The characters are fantastically created here. They feel complete and have multiple layers. I also liked the fact that they're not perfect -- Pat Scattergood * Curiosity of a Social Misfit *
Den Patrick is an extremely talented author, creating a detailed and complex world that is effortless to read. -- Ed Fortune * Starburst Magazine *
The Boy with the Porcelain Blade packs a lot of punch and is extremely well written in an excellent literary style which is sadly often absent in modern fantasy...
The Boy with the Porcelain Blade is a rich, literary fantasy which bodes will for the rest of the series * UPCOMING 4 ME *
A singular and brilliant fantasy debut * My God It's Raining *
Amongst many of the existing fantasy books currently published Den Patrick makes an original and exciting entrance... I am definitely in for more stories set in this intriguing world. Den Patrick is off to a good start, a true gem in the making! * The Book Plank *
