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REVIEWS "(C)ompelling pulp adventure...The sympathetic hero,
fast-paced action and an intricately detailed milieu set in
various well-imagined regions of 21st-century North America
make for an entertaining read."
"E.E. Knight is a master of his craft. His prose is
controlled but interesting, and his characters are fully
formed and come to life. The point of view is tight and
rigidly maintained, and the transitions are beautifully
handled from scene to scene. The novel maintains a constant
sense of place, with touches of sound and taste keeping each
setting vivid and acute. Consistent tone and voice and
excellent pacing keep the reader glued to the action and
adventure. Even the futuristic touches are drawn with just
the right tweaks of reality: never overdone, no R2-D2 types,
no Trek guys. E.E. Knight's work is creative, and his voice
is his own."
"Knight gives us a thrill ride through a world ruled by
the vampiric Kurians and filled with engaging characters and
grand schemes..." "From beginning to end, Tale of the Thunderbolt is an
entertaining romp rife with plausible characters; powerful,
frightening villains; suspense; romance; and monsters."
"One of the coolest post-apocalyptic series to come along
in years...addictively entertaining." _____Choice of the Cat_____ "Captivating and highly original."
"(a)n impressive follow-up sure to delight all fans of
dark fantasy and hair-raising heroic adventure...This is a
unique and wonderfully entertaining novel that truly
delivers while promising even greater things to come."
"Want a kick-butt story? This one delivers. E.E. Knight
gives the reader an easy delivery of characterization and
world-building that are not too thick to swallow, but are
there none-the-less, couched delicately in foot stomping
action that starts on page ten and never lets up!"
"(M)any of the characteristics giving The Way of the
Wolf high marks are vividly on display here: strong
characterization, excellent pacing, believable depth in
world building, and a true strong balance of these three
elements. While this is neither an opening nor a closing
novel in a grand saga, Choice of the Cat does not
suffer from the slightest hint of middle-book syndrome. As I
stated, you get a sense of larger events in motion rather
than simply a novel holding the proverbial place until the
next novel appears, as is the case with many of the
multi-volume sagas littering the speculative fiction
shelves. " "Knight presents a story distinguished by its detailed,
convincing setting and well-developed characters...Choice
of the Cat is a sequel that surpasses the original."
"As in the previous novel, the characters are compelling
and beautifully detailed. Choice of the Cat is a superbly
written novel from the first word to the last and I am
definitely looking forward to the next instalment."
"David Valentine is able to be a true hero. I found
myself rooting for him on page one." "I dare you to try to stop reading this exciting tale of
human resistence in the face of impossible odds."
"...a memorable and very entertaining science fiction
novel." -Ernest Lilley SFRevu "Cat is a great follow-up to Wolf and something all
readers of fantastic fiction should check out." "Way of the Wolf is a winner. If you're
going to read only one more post-apocalyptic novel, make it
this one." "It's a gripping ride told with panache and style,
character-driven speculative fiction adventure at its very
best." "...a highly entertaining read. Knight is clearly within
his element in this break-through novel, and displays the
ability to blend a thoughtful story-line and intriguing
world with nail-biting action sequences. The novel itself
remains entirely original in its conception as well,
masterfully blending multiple genres into a satisfying
tale." "Way of the Wolf lays down a strong beginning for what
promises to be an engrossing series. The author handles
traditional motifs in fresh and often unsettling ways. Fans
of slipstream fiction will definitely want to read this. It
also holds great appeal for readers who enjoy any of the
component genres: dark fantasy, horror, or adventure. Highly
recommended." "E. E. Knight's Way of the Wolf: Book One of The Vampire
Earth is one of the most impressive debut novels I have ever
read. Knight creates a wholly original world that lives and
breathes in the imagination of the reader. Readers should
not see the reference to vampires in the title and simply
dismiss this book as 'yet another vampire novel.' The
vampires in command of Earth in the year 2065 are like no
vampires you have ever encountered... a truly noteworthy new
series. " "The world building and details are just right - that is,
Knight does not burden the story with too many details at
once. The mark of a great storyteller is his or her ability
to convey a good portion of their fictional world thought
those who see the world the best, its characters, and again,
Knight has done a commendable job in this. While there are
parts of the novel where the world comes across in large
amounts, it is not just a dump of information, it is
conveyed seamlessly. With introductory paragraphs giving
background to each "episode," there is just the right amount
of detail. We want to learn more and are not lulled into a
detailed pastiche of boredom. And that is where Knight
succeeds with the highest marks, I want to read more about
this world." "...(A) very impressive debut. It boasts fluid prose,
well-developed characters, tight plotting, and a
satisfactory conclusion even though it is just the first of
a projected six book series. If I didn't know better, I
would say it was the work of an accomplished master rather
than a newcomer to the genre." "Readers who enjoy vampires as romantic figures aren't
going to like this one, but fans of violent adventure
fiction will certainly get their money's worth." "Powerful...goes into hyperspeed for the final two thirds
of the plot. Readers will want to finish the tale in one
sitting because it is so enthralling." "(G)reat reading. The series continues next May and I
can't wait." "Through this entire book you find yourself turning each
page just to see if David can make it out alive, and it
becomes one of those books that you end up reading
completely through before you put it down and look for the
next one." "Epic. (D)etailed, richly described and has fight scenes
throughout which are awesome. A most entertaining read."
"Knight’s dark book of wonders is a marvel --
simultaneously hip and classic, pulpy and profound.
Evocative of Richard Matheson as well as Howard Hawks,
Knight’s terrifying future world is an epic canvas on which
he paints a tale of human courage, heroism...and yes, even
love. I really dig this hero, Valentine, and cannot wait for
his next adventure." "The style is compelling and skilled. E.E. Knight manages
to blend battles and violence with the gentler side of his
characters allowing them to develop relationships and
experience a wide range of emotions...I would recommend
Way of the Wolf to any fan of fantasy. Stunning! I am
looking forward to the next instalment of the adventure!" "Gripping and enthralling." "I have no doubt that E. E. Knight is going to be a
household name in the genre before he's done." "Valentine is a complex and interesting character, mixing
innocence with a cold-hearted willingness to kill. Knight
developed Valentine into a realistic, believable character,
with strengths and weaknesses and a consistency of
motivation." "E.E. Knight has managed to create a compelling new world
out of the ruins of our existing one. It's a major
undertaking for a new author, and an especially ballsy move
to take something like vampires, so cherished by readers
around the world, and give them a completely new origin. He
does it with style and grace, and I would highly recommend
checking out the book as soon as you can." "E. E. Knight has offered up a novel that is at least the
equal to anything out there now, and surpasses many other
works." "The last part of the book is highly suspenseful. I read
the last hundred pages in one sitting. I just couldn't put
it down." "Knight's style made me think that if The Red Badge of
Courage had been written by H.P. Lovecraft, the result
would have been something like this." "This is one of the best books I've read in years. If you
like action books (or horror or military or suspense ..)
just buy it." 
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