About the Author

Matthew Hughes's work has appeared frequently in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and numerous Year's Best anthologies. His previous novels include Fool's Errant and Black Brillion. He lives in British Columbia.

Reviews

"The frantic pace and episodic structure make reading The Commons feel a bit like watching someone play a video game, with Bandar having to complete increasingly difficult levels as he gains experience points on his way to the final showdown. But it all makes for a rollicking fun ride." -- Quill and Quire "Intriguing world with mind-expanding ideas; cool science-fantasy setting; deals heavily with archetypes yet avoids cliche." -- SF Signal



"The frantic pace and episodic structure make reading The Commons feel a bit like watching someone play a video game, with Bandar having to complete increasingly difficult levels as he gains experience points on his way to the final showdown. But it all makes for a rollicking fun ride."
-- "Quill and Quire"
"Intriguing world with mind-expanding ideas; cool science-fantasy setting; deals heavily with archetypes yet avoids cliche."
-- "SF Signal"
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"The frantic pace and episodic structure make reading The Commons feel a bit like watching someone play a video game, with Bandar having to complete increasingly difficult levels as he gains experience points on his way to the final showdown. But it all makes for a rollicking fun ride."
-- "Quill and Quire" "Intriguing world with mind-expanding ideas; cool science-fantasy setting; deals heavily with archetypes yet avoids clichA(c)."
-- "SF Signal"

"Intriguing world with mind-expanding ideas; cool science-fantasy setting; deals heavily with archetypes yet avoids clichA(c)."
-- "SF Signal"