James Abbott is a pseudonym for an established author who is trying an exciting new direction.
James Abbott is a great fantasy writer, a huge talent -- Paul Cornell Engaging heroic fantasy in the vein of Gemmell and Gwynne -- Adrian Tchaikovsky Flashes of Joe Abercrombie-style grit . . it also boasts a modern sensibility: an ugly despot on the throne, religious strife, refugees, the role of propaganda ... with likable characters and well-paced battles, it's an accomplished tale SFX