Phoenix King of the Chimerians is a unique entry in the science fiction tradition that riffs on recognizable turns yet sparkles with individual stylishness and creativity. It is a book that will leave you wanting more and, without any concrete details backing it up, it is safe to assume it is not the last we'll hear from this fictional universe. The promise of more lives in this book and the enduring characters the author creates is interesting enough to hold the interest of casual readers and genre aficionados alike.