Mazarkis Williams has degrees in history and physics, and a passion for cooking and cats. Mazarkis has roots in both Britain and America and now divides time between Bristol and Boston.
From its shocking opening chapter to its tense climax this novel puts great writing to the service of vivid characters, a compelling plot and a wholly convincing fantasy world - BEN AARONOVITCH, author of the Top Ten bestsellers Foxglove Summer and The Rivers of London Reminds me a lot of Bradley P. Beaulieu's The Lays of Anuskaya and Brent Weeks' Night Angel: a brilliant conclusion . . . a captivating read - fixedonfantasy.com I have adored [this series] since the first book came out. I can't imagine a more fitting end to Sarmin and Mesema's journey. Fans of the series shouldn't miss this book, and those new to Williams' books should give them a try if they are looking for a captivating fantasy with a difference - Speconspecfic Beautiful prose and intriguing ideas . . . a wonderful story - Draumr Kopa, Best of the Year Magical - Falcata Times This isn't a good book, this is a great book, but it's a story that needs time and attention. If you want a multi-layered story with depth and complexity then this is the book for you. Mazarkis Williams is brilliant, allow[ing] the reader to work towards their own conclusions and slowly grasp the pattern [the author is] weaving - GRAHAM AUSTIN-KING, author of Fae The Wild Hunt The Tower Broken is amazing, strong . . . Not one single disappointment in its three book run. Highly recommended - thefoundingfields.com Though trilogy endings are usually predictable, Williams is keen on heroic sacrifice and willing to let characters fail, keeping the reader in some suspense about whether Sarmin and company will preserve their world or die with it - Publishers Weekly