Updates! Deadline! More things happening around A Complement of Scoundrels by S.V. Lockwood as we move towards release day. Let's talk about 'em!

We reached out to authors in the hopes that they would provide "blurbs", which are important to converting browsers into buyers and establishing credibility, and received some tremendous quotes about their reaching experience that we can use in promotion. Here's what we got back:

“I loved this. Starting with a heist and morphing into a revenge story; it's a terrific debut. Well-drawn, sympathetic characters lead the way, with an ensemble of rouges and a gallery of side characters, a beautifully constructed world and a villain to loathe. This is a book I would highly recommend. A lot of fun with an emotional punch.” - John Gwynne (The Faithful & The Fallen/Of Blood & Bone/Bloodsworn Saga)

For instance, if you're anything like me, and love you some Papa Gwynne, a trimmed down version of that quote on the cover is a helluva sell.

"A stunningly imaginative debut. Lockwood’s prose is smart, sharp, and relentlessly charming. The city of Carintheum, from its vibrant streets to the seedy warrens of the grayside, is as colourful and compelling as the characters who inhabit it. I was hooked from the very first page, and I seriously doubt I’ll read a better book this year." - Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wild/Bloody Rose)

“A swift heist packed with a cast of charming miscreants and vibrant, inventive worldbuilding, A Complement of Scoundrels is an accomplished debut and tremendous fun!”- Sam Hawke (City of Lies)

"Fantasy for the tech generation. A spellcracking debut." - Thomas Weaver (Artificial Wisdom)

Another independent author, Andy Peloquin, ended up getting approved on NetGalley for the digital ARC and enjoyed it so much that he also provided a choice quote.

“Breathtakingly audacious and compelling—gritty underworld fantasy has a new dark queen!” - Andy Peloquin

I'm super grateful that these fine folk took the time to read A Complement of Scoundrels and wrote up some great words about it, and hopefully they've helped convince you if you're on the fence.

Now as you probably know by now this comes out in September, pre-orders are open, you can also still request it on NetGalley, and another way to read it early is to subscribe at the Sicko tier by March 10th (today!) and you’ll get the digital ARC around June, at the Mega Sicko tier and above you get a finished physical copy in your hands around June. It's the final day to get in on that so pitter patter, get at 'er!

The next big thing on the agenda is to review the offers we have for the audiobook, because yes, there will be an audiobook!