REVIEWS
Here’s what people are saying about J. Boyce Gleason’s debut novel: Anvil of God, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles
“Gleason’s utterly confident novel is the first in a projected series about the 8th century Carolingian dynasty. Gleason’s grasp of (his) characters is nothing short of marvelous; dialogue is sharp throughout, and the book’s obviously vast research is smoothly worked into the narrative.”
—Historical Novel Society “Highly Recommended”
“Political intrigue straight out of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, except that Gleason’s novel is based on stories of real people, and this historical “game of thrones” is engrossing, with fast-paced, crisp prose and smart dialogue. An enticing read, sure to please lovers of historical fiction and political and religious intrigue.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Sweeping Historical Epic. Anvil of God moves at a swift pace, accentuated by its engaging characters and tension-filled plot. A perfect narrative pace that sustains attention with suspense.”
—Clarion, Foreword Reviews “Four Stars”
“Literally unputdownable: as good as anything written by literary giants such as Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, Philippa Gregory, and Stephen R. Lawhead. The first installment of Gleason’s Carolingian Chronicles, this debut is a “must read” for anyone who enjoys historical fiction.”
—Blueink Reviews “Starred Review”
Links to Reader Reviews
- Amazon.com (4.4 stars out of 5)
- Goodreads (3.8 stars out of 5)
- BarnesAndNoble.com (4.5 stars out of 5)
Awards
- Gold Medal, Best Historical Fiction Novel – 2014 Independent Publishers Book Award (IPPY)
- First Place, Mainstream/Literary Fiction – 2014 Writer’s Digest’s Self-Published e-Book Awards
- Publishers Weekly’s “Self-Published Star of 2014”
- Finalist, Historical Fiction – ForeWord Review’s Book of the Year Awards
- Notable Book, Epic Sagas – Shelf Unbound Self-published Book of the Year Awards
