PRAISE FOR THE BARROW : "Genuinely inspired, shockingly erotic, and completely fantastic, The Barrow is an immersive read that grabs you in its own strange gravity and leaves you craving more." - John R. Fultz, author of Seven Sorcerers and the Books of the Shaper trilogy    "A gritty fantasy adventure set in a vivid and complex world. Fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch will love [it]."  - Mike Lee, author of The Rise of Nagash "'Epic' doesn't even begin to describe the nuances and complexities of the plots and alliances in this fresh take on highly recommended heroic fantasy." - Jeff VanderMeer, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Annihilation  "I love Mark Smylie's world. Fans of deep, intricate settings with complex cultures and fascinating histories are in for a treat with The Barrow . Anyone who likes Steven Erikson should check this out.

"  - Django Wexler, author of  The Thousand Names "Fans of quest-centered stories will find this well worth their time."   - Publishers Weekly "Entertaining. The Barrow offers something dark and gritty woven around the traditional treasure hunting trope."    - Portland Book Review.