The author's unique vision reinfuses an often clichéd genre with freshness and gentle wit. Library Journal

Duncan offers an amusing and well-proportioned blend of religion, prophecy and magic, as well as a touch of intellectual good humor, in a lively, earthy tale. Publishers Weekly

A truly ingenious scenario with excellent characters and a reliable plot. Kirkus Reviews

The Cursed is a tour de force . . . . It contains the now characteristic Duncan wit and style, and a sense that the author has pushed himself to the limit to uncover something new in the genre. LookWest