SONGS OF THE EARTH is the most compelling debut fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss first hit the shelves four years ago, with the stunning THE NAME OF THE WIND.This debut novel combined superb characterisation with an epic story; it's beautifully told, engaging from the very first word and introduces Gair - a character that his readership is going to fall in love with.In short: SONGS OF THE EARTH is a must-read title from an astonishing new writer. If you only pick up one new fantasy novel this year, make it this one.