The Grand Design - Book Two of Tyrants and Kings
Praise forThe Jackal of Nar:"John Marco has now joined the ranks of Robert Jordan, Terry Brooks, Stephen Donaldson, and, of course, J. R. R. Tolkien."--BookPage"Absorbing, deftly plotted...with promising character developments and a well-rounded, satisfying end."--Kirkus Reviews"Marco's first novel offers an unusual and imaginative mix of well-conceived magic with a technology that includes gunpowder and trench warfare. Its plot is rife with twists and interesting kinks, and should captivate most fantasy fans."--Publishers Weekly"The Jackal of Narintroduces us to a world full of intrigue, villainy, magic and technology, producing a unique fantasy tale....I can't wait to see how the rest of the tale unfolds."--Michael A. Stackpole"Introduces a marvelous new voice to the world of fantasy.Jackalis a stunning first novel and I eagerly await the next book of Nar."--Allan Cole"A well-crafted military fantasy, fast-paced, and underscored with believable characters and politics."--J.V. Jones