In his stunning debut, Ireman has built the type of world so vivid and engrossing that leaving it at the end is agony. In spite of leaning toward grimdark, where authors often enshroud every scene in depressing darkness, there is no lack of cheerful moments or brilliant scenery. Yet the pangs of near-instant nostalgia that come after you put down a book like this have less to do with the inspired setting, and far more to do with those who inhabit it. 

From savage, unremorseful heroes, to deep, introspective villains, the cast of this story is comprised of believable characters capable of unthinkable actions. And it is these characters -- the ones you wish you could share a drink with or end up wanting to kill -- that forge the connection between fantasy and reality. Keethro, Titon, Ethel, Annora. These are names you will never forget, and each belongs to a man or woman as unique as they are memorable. 

No book would be complete without a its fair share of intrigue, however, and there is no lack of it here. Each chapter leaves you wanting more, and Ireman's masterful use of misdirection leads to an abundance of "oh shit" moments. Do not be fooled (or do -- perhaps that's part of the fun) by storylines that may appear trope-ish at first. This is no fairytale. 

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The Huffington Post debuted author, James Suriano's snowy fantasy novel whisks you away on an epic journey from an opulent aircraft carrier off the coast of Miami, to mysterious Chimeruth Village, nestled on the Getz Ice Shelf of Antarctica. One family races against time to find a cure for their son's life threatening schizophrenia. In their desperate attempt, their journey forces them to the icy continent where they discover a beautifully complex and majestic species that will test their understanding of the world, and challenge their every belief in what is real.

With parallel storylines in these vastly different climates that are sure to capture the imagination of fantasy readers from different corners of the world, James Suriano brings heart and wonder to our planet's most undiscovered continent. As one reader put it, "You will fall in love with the Antarcticans themselves and never want to leave their side."

Suriano's first novel, Inbiotic, grabbed readers around the globe the moment it came out, garnering audiences from The US, France, Germany, Brazil, India, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the UK. His next two novels are expected to come out the second half of 2016.

The Antarcticans is Available on Amazon & Kobo