MixedThe New York Journal of BooksThe plot moves along at a rapid clip ... Sea of Greed is standard Cussler fare. The plot is linear, without twists or surprises. There\'s no mystery or suspense regarding the villains and their schemes. And it\'s a foregone conclusion that the heroes will save the world. A Cussler novel is like a ride on a roller coaster: it\'s no secret where things will start, where they will end, or what\'s going to happen along the way, but the ride is thrilling nonetheless.
Jennifer Estep
PositiveNew York Journal of Books\"One of the strengths of the story is the way in which Evie’s magical talents and her combat skills develop incrementally and are consistent with her physical limitations ... The novel is not without a few classic tropes. Villain takes a break from slaughtering everyone in sight so that that the heroine may receive important information from the dying queen. Villain is about to kill the heroine, but takes a break in order to give a speech explaining her sinister plot, thus allowing the heroine to escape ... Jennifer Estep’s engaging style and a perfect balance of action and intrigue make this a strong first installment of a promising new fantasy series. Although it is book one of the series, Kill the Queen is written in such a way that it can be read as a stand-alone, so there’s no need to wait for the series to be completed before diving in.\
Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison
RaveThe New York Journal of BooksThe story moves along at a rapid clip. With the characters well-established by this point, the reader should not expect much in way of character development. In fact, The Oregon receives more attention and description than any of the characters, with all the bells and whistles of this high-tech ship disguised as a rusty derelict described in loving detail. The plot itself is fairly straightforward with action ruling the day as Cabrillo and company square off against the minions of the Shadow Tyrants. Shadow Tyrants is a solid action tale. Perfect for readers looking for a fast-paced story with action and thrills that keep the pages turning!
