Best of December SFF—io9

Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read This December—The Verge

Best SFF of December—Unbound Worlds

“Don’t miss this superlative series, one of the best in speculative fiction ever.”—Library Journal

“The long-awaited fourth and penultimate installment of the sci-fi/fantasy saga The Psalms of Isaak (Antiphon, 2010, etc.) takes off running and doesn’t stop… Exciting, dizzying, heartbreaking.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Science fiction and fantasy elements overlap seamlessly, bringing Scholes’s far-future post-apocalyptic world to life in captivating detail.” —Publishers Weekly

“[Requiem is] An entertaining mixture of magical fantasy and post-apocalyptic SF, which boasts a highly detailed world and finely drawn characters.” —Booklist

“The Psalms of Isaak is a superb series. Scholes’ has all the story elements of epic fantasy in place: memorable characters living in a vibrantly complex world of magic and ancient history, with plot twists and revelations sprung at just the right moments. More than that, his storytelling verve and craftsmanship makes his pages sing. He’s written scenes of apocalypse and steaming metal men and invisible assassins that I won’t be forgetting any time soon. Really good stuff.” —David Anthony Durham, bestselling author of Acacia on The Psalms of Isaak

“Ken Scholes writes compelling fantasy with beautiful imagery, confident word-craft, and a keen view into the complexities of the human heart and mind. Best of all, he combines memorable characters with a fascinating plot. The Psalms of Isaak is, simply, a great story.” —Kate Elliot on The Psalms of Isaak