"Eric Van Lustbader stands poised to dominate the genre's literary front with the release of . . . The Ring of Five Dragons."
-The New York Times

"An imaginative, otherworldly culture clash between technology and spirituality fires this ambitious first novel . . . A huge cast parades against the backdrop of Lustbader's richly detailed tapestry, with its complex plotting, fluid action writing and vivid descriptive passages…. Both newcomers to Lustbader and his ardent admirers will champion this novel as a potent portal to fabulous mythic realms."
-Publishers Weekly

"Lustbader is in good form…. Entralling and exciting reading, full of unexpected twists and surprises."
-Booklist

"As with the bloody Black Blade (1999), Lustbader again abandons his Ninja action tales to return to the fantasy and foam of his earlier Sunset Warrior cycles . . . This midnight dish will leave many disembodied with rapture."
-Kirkus Reviews

"The Ring of Five Dragons . . .is a fusion, blending and breaking the barriers between technology and sorcery, pragmatism and mysticism . . . .Lustbader, as always, is full of surprises."
-Chicago Sun-Times

"Complex characterization, with a meticulously crafted background detailing history, culture and people will entice readers into this new saga."
-Romantic Times

" . . . Impossible to put down."
-The Davis Enterprise

"No device will release your spirit's potential more than Eric Van Lustbader's new epic fantasy . . . The Ring of Five Dragons illustrates and reminds the reader why one bothers to create in the first place and the importance of feeding our spirits."
-The South Hampton Independent

"An excellent story and a well written one . . . The tale is ultimately engaging, massive in scope, and hints at an even larger expanse. I'm sure the series will continue to attract the attention it deserves."
-SF Site