“[Holland] is at all times a superb storyteller, and her talents have never been better displayed. She not only re-creates a prehistoric people with every aspect of their life opened up for us; she also makes us share that life.”

“A commanding voice in the historical fiction genre . . . Holland consistently satisfies her readers.”

“[An] intelligently and lushly developed saga . . . moves with great energy but without neglecting rich detail; the dim past springs to buoyant and believable life.”

“Lively and entertaining . . . a rousing good read.”

“Engrossing narrative . . . excellent descriptions.”

“Miss Holland’s style is simple, almost stark. She belongs to that small band of writers who can still show us what distinction the historical novel can attain.”

“Full of action and imaginative twists of plot. A considerable achievement.”

“A fast-paced, action-driven, and highly satisfying saga . . . a wonderful story.”