“What a delight to see Rifkind again! Her return is particularly attractive…she now shows the maturity that only experience can bring.”–David Drake

“A major star of fantasy revisits her foundational world–this is an anticipated event.”–C.J. Cherryh

“Lynn Abbey has been spinning wonderful yarns for years and I have yet to be disappointed by anything with her name on it. Her sense of place, lively characters, and deft narration are a guarantee of a great read.”–Raymond E. Feist

“Rifkind’s Challenge has cool people dealing with interesting problems, and all of the elements of an adventure yarn, with the whole blended in just the proportions I like.”–Steve Brust