Power's Wrath

As a study in world building and deep character development, Power's Wrath succeeds brilliantly. Stephen Shortall's style of writing flows effortlessly from the present relationships of his characters to the history and lineage that's behind each event in the story. In the hands of many authors, the intricate detail presented in Power's Wrath would have made for dull reading. Shortall, on the other hand, has a way of making it all interesting and very personal to his characters - Scott Cahan - Readers' Favorite

Power's Wrath: Book One of the Hourglass Series by Stephen Shortall is a fine example of epic fantasy. Conflict, deceit,schemes, and politics mesh to form a kingdom on the verge of war, but there is something bigger afoot. Stephen Shortall possesses a wonderful descriptive voice that allows the reader to clearly visualise the vivid scenes and complex characters. A large cast is easily handled with no two characters being the same, each is unique and driven by their own desires and motivations. Growth and development of key characters run parallel, if not central to the finely designed tale. This is one book you won't want to put down. With such a rich and vibrant environment and magnificent world building, it can seem as real, if not more so than your everyday existence. Action-packed, riveting, and immersive, Power's Wrath was a truly amazing read, and a strong first book in what looks to be a very interesting and exciting series - K.J. Simmill - Good Reads