"Adrian Tchaikovsky Makes A Good And Enjoyable Mix Between A Medieval Looking World And The Presence Of Technology" --Starburst
"Full Of Colorful Drama And Non-Stop Action Involving Mass Warfare And Personal Combat." --Fantasy Book Critic
"Empire In Black And Gold Is A Very Strong Debut. It Is A Fast-Paced And Action-Driven Novel That Nonetheless Leaves Plenty Of Room For Character-Development. Its Primary Strength Is, However, The Highly Imaginative World That Tchaikovsky Has Created. ...A Remarkably Strong Fantasy Debut And I For One Am Eagerly Anticipating The Sequels Dragonfly Falling And Blood Of The Mantis." --Book Spot Central
About the Author
Adrian Tchaikovsky Was Born In Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Before Heading Off To Reading To Study Psychology And Zoology. For Reasons Unclear Even To Himself He Subsequently Ended Up In Law And Has Worked As A Legal Executive In Both Reading And Leeds, Where He Now Lives. Married, He Is A Keen Live Role-Player And Occasional Amateur Actor, Has Trained In Stage-Fighting, And Keeps No Exotic Or Dangerous Pets Of Any Kind, Possibly Excepting His Son. Catch Up With Adrian At Shadowsoftheapt For Further Information About Both Himself And The Insect-Kinden, Together With Bonus Material Including Short Stories And Artwork. Visit ://Shadowsoftheapt/. --This Text Refers To An Alternate Paperback Edition.