Shadow's Son (Shadow Saga) - Softcover

"The intrigue, action scenes, and ever-more-revealing character insights are masterfully woven together in a book the reader won't want to put down.... A first-rate sword-and-sorcery tale, with intriguing characters, that moves at a fast pace."
-Booklist

"I am a sucker for a great assassin story and Shadow's Son delivers. Lots of great action with some well-developed characters in a believable society made for a very fast and entertaining read.... [It] reminds me of Brent Weeks' Night Angel Trilogy or David Gemmell.... Sprunk is now on my must read list. Great debut novel."
-Speculative Book Review

"This addition to the sword-and-sorcery genre features both action and magic as well as a tale of unrequited love and unlikely lovers."
-Library Journal

"Any good sword and sorcery story worth its salt has strong writing in it's action scenes.... Shadow's Son delivers impeccably.... [It] never, ever, gets dull.... A shining beacon of the new crop of sword and sorcery novels."
-SF Signal

"A fast-paced yet evocative narrative that keeps you turning those pages.... An action-packed and fun read."
-Pat's Fantasy Hotlist

"We'll read [Sprunk's] stuff readily, every time. So should you."
-Elitist Book Review

Caim, an assassin residing in the city of Othir, becomes entangled in a political plot against the forces of the Other Side and, with the help of a socialite, Josephine, and a spirit, Kit, he realizes he can only prevail if he reveals his true identity as the Shadow's son.