David Gemmell

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Title: White Wolf: Description:
The start of a gripping new series in the tradition of THE DRENAI TALES. Introducing a compelling hero, with a guest appearance by Gemmell's most popular character of all - Druss the Legend.

Title: The First Chronicles Of Druss The Legend: Description:
Slavers raid Druss' village and carry off his young wife, Rowena. With his life in ruins, his father dead, Druss must use his fighting prowess to hunt down and save Rowena. He will also need to fight the demon in his axe, Snaga, for it has a bloody past, and its appetite is growing. The early history of the legend who features in many Gemmell novels.

Title: Drenai Tales: Vol 3: Description:
Three for the price of one. An omnibus edition of three of David Gemmell's best loved Drenai novels: The Legend of Deathwalker, Winter Warriors and Hero in the Shadows.

Title: Hero In The Shadows: Description:
Evil sorcerers and their fearsome beasts are about to break through from another realm. Kysumu, a noble Rajnee swordsman, Yu Yu Liang, a humble ditch-digger come hero, Keeva Taliana, a woman who has a gift for killing, but not desire to use it and the Grey Man, otherwise known as Waylander the Slayer, must unlock an ancient riddle and raise the remains of a legendary army to save mankind.

Title: Quest For Lost Heroes: Description:
Kiall is a young peasant boy who, blinded by love and glory, sets out to save the girl he loves from the Nadir slavers who took her. But he cannot do it alone, and along the way he is joined by four legendary heroes. Together, they may rescue the girl, but can they also free the world from Nadir domination?

Title: The Legend Of Deathwalker: Description:
A handful of the nomadic Nadir hold their most holy shrine against the might of the Gothir army so they might protect the sacred eyes of Alchazzar and find the one man who will bring glory to all their tribes, the Uniter. A novel of Druss the legend.

Title: Waylander II: In The Realm Of The Wolf: Description:
High in the wooded, peaked mountains of Skeln, the woodsman, Dakeyras, and his beautiful daughter Miriel, live a life of harmonious solitude. Unbeknown to them, a group of grim-eyed, bloodthirsty warriors stalk the mountains. Men who have never known defeat, to whom revenge and torture are meat and drink. For ten thousand in gold they are eager to kill the woodsman.

Title: Winter Warriors: Description:
The world stands on the bring of destruction, demons are waiting to emerge from the darkness and rule again. All they must do is kill the third king, and unborn child. Between them and the king's mother stand three old heroes, the remnants of the once proud Drenai army, but will they be enough?

Title: The Swords Of Night And Day: Description:
The mighty Skilgannon is back … Called back from the void to fulfil an ancient prophecy, Skilgannon the Damned has returned to help his people in their darkest hour. But this Skilgannon – brought back to life by a mystic ritual – is a man out of time. Marooned in a strange world, he now finds himself isolated from all he once knew and loved. Or nearly all. A surly giant possessing astounding strength but no memories has also been given the gift of life. To some he is a dangerous failure. To Skilgannon, this giant represents their last hope. As ageless evil threatens to drown the Drenai lands in blood, two legendary heroes will once again lead the way to freedom.

Title: Midnight Falcon: Description:
His new Rigante novel.

Title: Waylander Ii: In The Realm Of The Wolf (legend Books): Description:
High in the wooded, peaked mountains of Skeln, the woodsman, Dakeyras, and his beautiful daughter Miriel, live a life of harmonious solitude. Unbeknown to them, a group of grim-eyed, bloodthirsty warriors stalk the mountains. Men who have never known defeat, to whom revenge and torture are meat and drink. For ten thousand in gold they are eager to kill the woodsman. Battle-hardened warriors all, they have no fear of this task - they should have. For Miriel is a woman of fire and iron, skilled with bow and blade and taught her skills by one of the deadliest killers of all time... Her father, Dakeyras, better known as WAYLANDER THE SLAYER. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Synopsis The Vagrian Wars are over, and Waylander the Slayer has disappeared. But wherever he is, a contract has been put on his life. As the Guild, a secret society of trained assassins, despatches its human hounds on his trail, other dark forces are at work. This is the sequel to "Waylander".

Title: Midnight Falcon: Description:
Following Sword in the Storm, Midnight Falcon is David Gemmell's second novel in the Rigante sequence. Sufficient information is provided to enjoy this volume alone, though the series will be more accessible if read in order. Seventeen-year-old Bane, illegitimate son of King Connovar, comes to the city of Stone, a place of gladiatorial combat, corruption and religious terror. Embittered by his father's refusal to acknowledge him, Bane's wildness leads to bloodshed, before friendship and betrayal force him to accept the complexities of power and responsibility. The novel builds to an epic climax, as Bane must accept who he is in order to lead his people in a desperate battle for their very survival. David Gemmell has created a detailed and realistic world in which the action is vividly described and often thrilling. Yet there is a melancholy tone, for the author is as concerned with the consequences of war and the nature of men of violence, as with conflict itself. There is a sense of the tragedy of war, lending the sad grandeur of history to a strongly characterised and intelligent adventure. It is something the series has in common with Stephen King's haunting fantasy western epic The Dark Tower.David Gemmell is Britain's best selling author of Heroic Fantasy. He has written 23 previous books, finding immediate success in 1984 with the highly influential and acclaimed Legend. --Gary S. Dalkin

Title: Morningstar: Description:
Sorcery sword play and dark necromacy combine in this stunning heroic fantasy.

Title: Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow: Description:
Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge. In Troy, they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall. It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes.

Title: Troy: Shield Of Thunder: Description:
The war of Troy is looming, and all the kings of the Great Green are gathering, friends and enemies, each with their own dark plans of conquest and plunder. Into this maelstrom of treachery and deceit come three travellers; Piria, a runaway priestess nursing a terrible secret, Kalliades, a warrior with a legendary sword, and Banokles who will carve his own legend in the battles to come. "Shield of Thunder" takes the reader back into the glories and tragedies of Bronze Age Greece, reuniting the characters from Lord of the Silver Bow; the dread Helikaon and his great love, the fiery Andromache, the mighty Hektor and the fabled storyteller, Odysseus. From the Back Cover ‘History and legend combine in the epic re-creation of the Troy myth’Conn Iggulden War is looming, and all the kings of the Great Green are gathering, each with their own dark plans of conquest and plunder. Into this maelstrom of treachery come three travellers: Piria, a runaway priestess nursing a terrible secret; Kalliades, a warrior with high ideals and a legendary sword; and his close friend Banokles, who will carve his own legend in the battles to come. Together they journey to the fabled city of Troy, where a darkness is falling that will eclipse the triumphs and personal tragedies of ordinary mortals for centuries to come. The Sunday Times bestseller About the Author David Gemmell: Published in 1984, David A. Gemmell’s first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books are all published as Bantam Press hardcovers and Corgi paperbacks. All of his novels are Sunday Times bestsellers. Widely regarded as 'the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in East Sussex until his death in July 2006.

Title: Sword In The Storm (the Rigante Series): Description:
Born in the storm that doomed his father, Connavar grows to manhood among the mist-covered mountains of Caer Druagh, where the Rigante tribe dwell in harmony with the land and its gods. But beyond the border an evil force is gathering strength. From the Back Cover Deep in the green mountain lands of the Rigante lies the settlement of Three Streams, whose people worship the gods of Air and Water, and the spirits of the Earth. Among them lives a boy whose destiny is written in the starlight. He is Connavar, the Demonblade, born in a storm that doomed his father. A man with the makings of greatness will always have enemies and from the start of this epic chronicle it is prophesied that the Armies of Stone will one day cross the water...and that their coming will be like an avalanche. Here the strangest forces, wise and evil, play their allotted part - from the Ghost General and the malignant Morrigu to the Woods whose magic harks back to a world before the coming of Man. This is David Gemmell at his best, illustrating his legendary imaginative powers in this latest epic tale of courage, love and sacrifice. Not until you read Sword in the Storm will you appreciate why Gemmell is considered one of Britain's greatest living storytellers. About the Author David GemmellPublished in 1984, David A. Gemmell's first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His subsequent novels have included Bloodstone, Waylander and In the Realm of the Wolf. Gemmell's latest novels, The Legend of Deathwalker, Dark Moon, Winter Warriors, Echoes of the Great Song , Sword in the Storm and Midnight Falcon have all been published by Bantam Press. His most recent novel, Hero in the Shadows, was a Sunday Times bestseller. A full-time novelist since 1986, he lives in East Sussex.

Title: Ravenheart: A Novel Of The Rigante: Description:
Eight hundred years have passed since King Connavar of the Rigante and his bastard son, Bane, defeated the invading army of Stone. In that time, Connavar has become a legend, and the Rigante have lost the freedom so many gave their lives to preserve. A conquered people, they live and die under the iron rule of the Varlish, their culture all but destroyed. One woman remains who follows the ancient paths once trod by the Rigante. She is the Wyrd of Wishing Tree Wood, and she alone knows the nature of the evil soon to be unleashed on a doomed and unsuspecting world. In a perilous land, facing an uncertain destiny, she pins her initial hopes on two men: Jaim Grymauch, the giant Rigante fighter, a man haunted by his failure to save the friend he loved from betrayal, and Kaelin Ring, a youth whose deadly talents will earn him the enmity of all Varlish. One will become the Ravenheart, an outlaw leader whose daring exploits will inspire the Rigante. The other will forge a legend and light the fires of rebellion. The Wyrd knows that ultimately all hopes will rest on a third man. Of the bloodline of Connavar the King, he will need to overcome generations of fear and hatred if he is to achieve his destiny. For he is a Varlish nobleman, and - worse - the son of the Rigante's greatest enemy... From the Back Cover It is eight hundred years since the legendary King Connavar defeated the army of Stone. The Rigante are now a conquered people, living under the iron rule of the Varlish, their customs despised, their culture all but destroyed. One woman remains who follows the ancient paths once trod by the Rigante. She is the Wyrd of Wishing Tree Wood, and she alone knows the nature of the evil soon to be unleashed on a doomed world. In a perilous land, her hopes are pinned on two men: Jaim Grymauch, the giant Rigante fighter, a man haunted by his failure to save the friend he loved from betrayal, and Kaelin Ring, a youth whose deadly talents will earn him the enmity of all Varlish. One will become the Ravenheart, an outlaw leader whose daring exploits will inspire the Rigante. The other will forge a legend and light the fires of rebellion. The third in the compelling Rigante series, Ravenheart has everything fans of heroic fantasy can wish for - and then some. About the Author David GemmellPublished in 1984, David A. Gemmell's first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His subsequent novels have included Bloodstone, Waylander and In the Realm of the Wolf. Gemmell's latest novels, The Legend of Deathwalker, Dark Moon, Winter Warriors, Echoes of the Great Song , Sword in the Storm and Midnight Falcon have all been published by Bantam Press. His most recent novel, Hero in the Shadows, was a Sunday Times bestseller. A full-time novelist since 1986, he lives in East Sussex. Excerpted from Ravenheart: a Novel of the Rigante by David Gemmell. Copyright © 2002. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. the thin cane slashed through the air. the fourteen-year-old youth winced, but uttered no cry. Blood seeped from a split in the skin of his right palm. The tall, bony schoolmaster loomed overthe black-haired boy. He was about to speak, but saw the bloodon the tip of his bamboo cane. Alterith Shaddler gazed on it with distaste, then laid the bamboo on the shoulder of the lad's grey shirt. Drawing the cane back and forth he cleaned it, leaving thin crimson streaks on the threadbare garment. 'There are those,' said Alterith Shaddler, his voice as cold as the air in the stone schoolroom, 'who doubt the wisdom of trying to teach the rudiments of civilized behaviour to highland brats. Since knowing you, boy, I am more inclined to count myself among their number.'Alterith placed the cane upon the desktop, straightened his threadbare white horsehair wig, and clasped his hands behindhis back. The youth remained where he was, his hands now at his sides. It was a shame that he'd been forced to draw blood, but these clan youngsters were not like Varlish boys. They were savages who did not feel pain in the same way. Not once did any of them make a sound while being thrashed. Alterith was of the opinion that the ability to feel pain was linked to intelligence - 'No sense no feeling', as his old tutor, Mr Brandryth, was apt to say regarding clanfolk.The schoolmaster looked into the youth's dark eyes. 'You understand why I punished you?''No, I do not.'Alterith's hand lashed out, slapping the boy hard upon the cheek. The sound hung in the air. 'You will call me sir when you respond to me. Do you understand that?''I do . . . sir,' answered the youth, his voice steady, but his eyes blazing with anger.Alterith was tempted to slap him again for the look alone - and would have, had the distant ringing of Dusk Bell not sounded from the St Persis Albitane School. Alterith glanced to his right, gazing through the open window and across the old parade square to the main school building. Already Varlish youngsters were emerging from the great doors, carrying their books. One of the masters came in sight, his midnight blue academic cape shimmering in the afternoon sunshine. Alterith looked with longing at the old building. Within it were libraries, filled with historical tomes, fine works of philosophy, diaries of famous Varlish soldiers and statesmen. There were three halls, and even a small theatre set aside for great plays. The teacher sighed, and returned his gaze to the cold stone walls of his own classroom. It was a former stable, the stalls ripped out and replaced with twenty ancient desks and chairs. Twenty chairs and fifty students, the unlucky ones sitting on the floor in ranks around the walls. There were no books here, the children using slate boards and chalk for their work. The walls were bare but for a single map of the Moidart's domain, and beside it the daily prayer for the Moidart's continued health.What a waste of my talents, he thought. 'We will recite the prayer,' he said, offering the customary short bow. The fifty pupils in the class rose, and - as they had been taught - returned the bow. Then the chant began.'May the Source bless the Moidart, and keep him in goodhealth. May his lands be fertile, his people fed, his honour magnified, his laws be known, his word be obeyed, for the good of the faithful.''Good day to you all,' said Alterith.'Good day, sir,' they chanted.Alterith looked down into the eyes of the black-haired youth. 'Begone, Master Ring. And bring a better attitude with you tomorrow.'The lad said nothing. He took one backward step then spun on his heel and walked away.One day, thought Alterith Shaddler, Kaelin Ring will hang. He has no respect for his betters.The master sighed again, then moved swiftly across the room, lifting his greatcoat from its hook on the wall and swinging it across his thin shoulders. Despite the promise of spring the highland air was still icy cold. Wrapping a long woollen scarf around his neck Alterith left the old stable and walked across the parade ground into the school proper, striding down the now silent corridor leading to the outer grounds. Several of the other teachers were sitting in the Academic Chamber as he passed. A fire was blazing in the hearth and Alterith could smell the spices used in the mulled wine. It would have been pleasant to sit in one of those deep armchairs, his feet extended towards the fire. But then, unlike the other members of staff at Persis Albitane, teaching was Alterith's only source of income, and he could not afford the Chamber membership fee. Pushing thoughts of mulled wine and warm fires from his mind he strode out into the cold air. The sun was shining in a clear, bright sky. Immediately his eyes began to water. Alterith squinted towards the road and the lake beyond. He could see the pony and open carriage already making their way slowly along the water's edge. Alterith's heart sank at the prospect of the four-mile journey to the Moidart's estate. He would be frozen and blue by the time they arrived, his teeth chattering, his mind unable to function properly. Alterith hoped the Moidart himself would not be present to witness his arrival. The last time they had met, Alterith, limbs trembling with the cold, had tried to bow - only to see his horsehair wig slide off and land on the marbled floor at the Moidart's feet. Alterith blushed at the memory.

Title: Stormrider (rigante): Description:
Centuries after Connavar's triumphant battles against the invading army of Stone gained the Rigante their freedom, the clan finds itself oppressed once again. The two leaders, Ravenheart and Stormrider, hold the fate of the world in their hands, but only one of them is destined to succeed. From the Back Cover RAVENHEART AND STORMRIDER: heroes of uncommon courage; enemies to the death. The Rigante are a conquered people. From their former seat of power the black-hearted Moidart rules; only in the north are the clansmen free. There, in the Druagh mountains, the outlaw leader known as Ravenheart waits as the Varlish armies of destruction creep slowly towards his stronghold, led by the Moidart's only son, Stormrider. Ravenheart and Stormrider are unaware that the fate of their world lies in their hands. Both are destined to be heroes, but one of them is doomed. For a secret lost in the uncharted past has returned to haunt these two warriors as they face the vengeance of an ancient evil, rising from the bloodshed to slake its thirst...

Title: Legend: Description:
Druss, Captain of the Axe, whose fame was legendary, had chosen to wait for death in a mountain hideaway. But mighty Dros Delnoch, the last stronghold of the Drenai Empire, was under threat from Nadir hordes who had destroyed everything else in their path. All hope rests on the skills of one man. About the Author Legend was published in 1984 and David Gemmell is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Echoes Of The Great Song: Description:
The prophecy had come true. The world spun. Tidal waves lashed the planet, and a new ice age dawned. The few survivors of a once great empire struggled to rebuild, to hold their ground against the rising barbarian tide. Then two moons appeared in the skies, unleashing a terrible evil. From the Publisher The new heroic fantasy from the author of The Legend of Deathwalker. From the Back Cover The Avatars were immortal and lived like kings - even though their empire was dying. Their immortality was guaranteed by magic crystals, crystals whose influence was now waning, overwhelmed by the power of a great flood and a freak ice age. But when two moons appeared in the sky, and the ruthless armies of the Crystal Queen swarmed across the land, bringing devastation and terror, the Avatars united with their subjects to protect their universe. As the cities faced imminent destruction, three heroes emerged. Talaban, a warrior haunted by tragedy, Touchstone, the mystic tribesman seeking his lost love, and Anu, the Holy One, the Builder of Time. And when all seemed lost, two others entered the fray: Sofarita, the peasant girl who would inspire a legend, and the madman, Viruk, who would become a god. Through his powerful storytelling and intelligent handling of human emotions, David Gemmell once again shows that he ranks as one of the finest contemporary writers of heroic fantasy. About the Author Published in 1984, David A. Gemmell’s first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books are all published as Bantam Press hardcovers and Corgi paperbacks. All of his novels are Sunday Times bestsellers.Widely regarded as 'the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in East Sussex until his death in July 2006.

Title: Dark Prince: Description:
A sequel to "The Lion of Macedon". The Dark Prince is the child who will become Alexander, creator of the greatest empire the world has known. He will conquer all - except the Chaos Spirit, the immortal evil that dwells in his soul. Together they, will be forced into other dimensions, across time. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widely regarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Title: The Legend Of Deathwalker: Description:
This novel continues the story which began in "Legend" and "Druss the Legend". For centuries the tribes of Nadir have suffered under tyranny, and await a warlord who will unite them against their oppressors. Three men, Talisman, Sieben and Druss are to change the fate of the continent. From the Back Cover Under the brutal oppression of the Gothir, the Nadir tribes dream of the Uniter, the Great One, who will bring the tribes together, and end their centuries of torment. But for one man it is more than a dream. Talisman, a mysterious and enigmatic Nadir warrior, rides out to the Shrine of Oshikai Demon-bane, seeking the legendary eyes of Alchazzar, twin jewels of enormous power that will light the path to the Uniter. With him rides the beautiful Zhusai, a mystic tormented by the ghost of a long-dead Nadir queen. But others desire the secret of the jewels. Garen-Tsen, the sadistic power behind the Gothir throne, believes the magical gems will lead him to glory, and sends the elite soldiers of the Gothir army to sack the Shrine and defeat the few defenders. They cannot lose: five thousand men against a handful of savages and a renegade Drenai warrior. But the savages are led by one of the most brilliant strategists of the day. And the renegade is Druss the Legend. The Legend of Deathwalker is the latest compelling story of love, romance and heroism from the author of Winter Warriors, and continues the cycle of Druss stories begun in Legend and Druss the Legend. About the Author David GemmellPublished in 1984, David A. Gemmell's first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His subsequent novels have included Bloodstone, Waylander and In the Realm of the Wolf. Gemmell's latest novels, The Legend of Deathwalker, Dark Moon, Winter Warriors, Echoes of the Great Song , Sword in the Storm and Midnight Falcon have all been published by Bantam Press. His most recent novel, Hero in the Shadows, was a Sunday Times bestseller. A full-time novelist since 1986, he lives in East Sussex.

Title: Dark Moon: Description:
In this novel, the fate of the human race rests on the talents of three heroes, Karis - warrior woman and strategist, Tarantio - the deadliest swordsman of the age, and Duvodas the healer - who will learn a terrible truth. By the author of "Winter Warriors" and "Druss the Legend". From the Publisher Three new heroes in a stunning new heroic fantasy adventure by the author of The Legend of Deathwalker. From the Back Cover The peaceful Eldarin were the last of three ancient races. The mystical Oltor, healers and poets, had fallen before the dread power of the cruel and sadistic Daroth. Yet in one awesome night the invincible Daroth had vanished from the face of the earth. Gone were their cities, their armies, their terror. The Great Northern Desert was their only legacy. Not a trace remained for a thousand years... The War of the Pearl had raged for seven years and the armies of the four Duchies were exhausted and weary. But the foremost of the Dukes, Sirano of Romark, possessed the Eldarin Pearl and was determined to unravel its secrets. Then, on one unforgettable day, a dark moon rose above the Great Northern Desert, and a black tidal wave swept across the land. In moments the desert had vanished beneath lush fields and forests and a great city could be seen glittering in the morning sunlight. From this city re-emerged the terrifying Daroth, powerful and immortal, immune to spear and sword. They had only one desire: to rid the world of humankind for ever. Now the fate of the human race rests on the talents of three heroes: Karis, warrior-woman and strategist; Tarantio, the deadliest swordsman of the age; and Duvodas the Healer, who will learn a terrible truth... About the Author David A. Gemmell’s first novel, Legend, was first published in 1984 and went on to become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante novels are available as Corgi paperbacks; all are Sunday Times bestsellers. Widely regarded as the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in Sussex until his death in July 2006.

Title: Dark Prince: Description:
Sequel to "The Lion of Macedon". The Lion of Macedon - a lone hero in search of salvation. The Dark Prince - the child who will become Alexander, creator of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Together they will be forced into other dimensions and enchanted worlds full of wonder. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widely regarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: The Swords Of Night And Day (skilgannon The Damned 2): Description:
A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Dernai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal.. But what if the soul of one such hero could be called back from the void, his bones housed again in flesh? An ancient prophecy foretold that Skilgannon would return in his people's darkest hour. To most, this was a foolish hope. But not so to Landis Kan. Having found Skilgannon's ancient tomb, he gathers up the bones and peforms the mystic ritual But the reborn hero is an enigma: a young man whose warrior skills are blunted and whose memories are fragmented. This Skilgannon is a man out of time, Marooned in a world as strange to him as a dream, remote from all he knew and loved. Or nearly all. Before bringing back Skilgannon, Landis Kan had experimented upon other bone fragments found in the hero's tomb. That ritual resulted in a surly giant who possessed astounding strength but no memories. To Kan, he is a dangerous failure.To Skilgannon, this giant represents their last hope As ageless evil threatens to drown the Drenai lands in blood, two legendary heroes will once again lead the way to freedom From the Back Cover The mighty Skilgannon is back … Called back from the void to fulfil an ancient prophecy, Skilgannon the Damned has returned to help his people in their darkest hour. But this Skilgannon – brought back to life by a mystic ritual – is a man out of time. Marooned in a strange world, he now finds himself isolated from all he once knew and loved. Or nearly all. A surly giant possessing astounding strength but no memories has also been given the gift of life. To some he is a dangerous failure. To Skilgannon, this giant represents their last hope. As ageless evil threatens to drown the Drenai lands in blood, two legendary heroes will once again lead the way to freedom. About the Author David Gemmell:Published in 1984, David A. Gemmell’s first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books are all published as Bantam Press hardcovers and Corgi paperbacks. All of his novels are Sunday Times bestsellers. Now widely regarded as ‘the finest living writing of heroic fantasy’, David Gemmell lives in East Sussex.

Title: The Hawk Eternal (the Hawk Queen): Description:
Sequel to "Ironhand's Daughter". Sigarni, the Hawk Queen, arrives in an alternative version of her own universe through a gate in space and time. Taliesen, last of the gatekeepers, has no idea why she has arrived, but knows that heroes are needed. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widelyregarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Ironhand's Daughter (the Hawk Queen): Description:
Companion volume to "The Hawk Eternal". After the battle of Colden Moor, the warlike Highlanders have lost their independence and live in subservience to the Outlanders. Only a teenage girl survives to represent the line of kings: Sigarnio. Huntress, whore, princess - all of these she is called. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widely regarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Lion Of Macedon: Description:
He is Parmenian. A hated outsider, he must fight the heroes of Sparta, for he is the Lion of Macedon. The man called Death of Nations will reshape the glory of Greece before he faces the wrath of hell. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widely regarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Knights Of Dark Renown: Description:
The knights of the Gabala, legendary protectors of the Nine Duchies, have disappeared through a demon-haunted gateway between worlds. Only one held back: Manannan, the Coward Knight. When murder and black magic beset the Duchies, Manannan must ride through the gate and seek out his companions. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and he is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Morningstar: Description:
As the Angostin battle hordes surge over the Southern Borders of the Highlands, the bandit Jarek Mace and his friend, magicker and bard Owen Odell, find themselves in a county in desperate need of heroes. Only Mace has the courage to stand up to the Angostino and their undead allies. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and he is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Ghost King (the Stones Of Power): Description:
Beyond "Wolf in Shadow" to an earlier layer in David Gemmell's fantasy of the Sipstrassi Stones. Rebellion and invasion plunge Britannia into the Dark Ages. Chaos and terror stalk the land, the King slain by traitors, the great Sword of Power vanished beyond the Circle of Mist. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widelyregarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Last Sword Of Power (the Stones Of Power Sequence): Description:
Sequel to "Ghost King". The soul of Uther Pendragon is chained in hell, the sword of power is lost and the realm is under threat from an Undead god from the vaults of pre-history. Then comes a man called Revelation, seeking a child born of a demon. A new Dark Age is dawning over Roman Britain. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, LEGEND was published in 1984, beginning his acclaimed Drenai saga. He is now widely regarded as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: The King Beyond The Gate (a Drenai Novel): Description:
A century after the heroic defeat of Dros Delnoch, the people of Drenai face new terror - a mad emperor kept in power by the Joinings, werebeasts of awesome power, and the Dark Templars, warriors without equal. Only one man can destroy the emperor - Tenaka Khan - the Prince of Shadows. About the Author David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and he is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Waylander (a Drenai Novel): Description:
The Drenai King has been murdered. Enemy troops swarm into Drenai lands, ordered to kill every man, woman and child. But there is hope. Waylander must journey into the lands of the Nadir, find the legendary Armour of Bronze, and turn the tide. But can he be trusted? It is he who killed the King.

Title: Troy: Fall Of Kings: Description:
Darkness falls on the Great Green, and the Ancient World is fiercely divided. On the killing fields outside the golden city of Troy, forces loyal to the Mykene King mass. Among them is Odysseus, fabled storyteller and reluctant ally to the Mykene, who knows that he must soon face his former friends in deadly combat. Within the city, the Trojan king waits. Ailing and bitter, his hope is pinned on two heroes: his favourite son Hektor, and the dread Helikaon who will wreak terrible vengeance for the death of his wife at Mykene hands. War has been declared. As enemies, who are also kinsmen, are filled with bloodlust, they know that many of them will die, and that some will become heroes: heroes who will live for ever in a story that will echo down the centuries.

Title: Wolf In Shadow (a Jon Shannow Novel): Description:
It is 300 years since the world toppled on its axis and civilization was destroyed. In this savagely reshaped world ruled by brigands and war-makers, a rider seeks a lost city. Pursuing a dream to calm the violence in his soul, Jon Shannow sees a fresh terror emerge from the Plague Lands. About the Author Legend was published in 1984 and David Gemmell is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow (troy): Description:
Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Hellkaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce Independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge. In Troy they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall. It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes. In Lord of the Silver Bow, the first in an epic trilogy, David Gemmell combines vivid characterization with a wealth of historical detail in a compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war. From the Publisher Compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war by Sunday Times bestselling David Gemmell. From the Inside Flap Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred andtraumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only bythoughts of revenge. In Troy they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall. It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes. In Lord of the Silver Bow, the first in an epic trilogy, David Gemmellcombines vivid characterization with a wealth of historical detail in acompelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry,peace and war. From the Back Cover TROYCity of goldBeloved of the godsPeopled by heroesWhere romance, privilege and rapacious greed walk hand in handAnd the greatest of tragedies is set to unfold. LORD OF THE SILVER BOW is the first in an epic trilogy encompassing the Trojan War by Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell. About the Author Published in 1984, David A. Gemmell’s first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books are all published as Bantam Press hardcovers and Corgi paperbacks. All of his novels are Sunday Times bestsellers.Widely regarded as 'the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in East Sussex until his death in July 2006.

Title: Bloodstone (a Jon Shannow Novel): Description:
The tyrannical rule of the Deacon and his Jerusalem Riders has unleashed a sea of bigotry and hatred; Unbelievers and Mutants are massacred in the name of God and Peace. When a church is burnt down and its congregation slaughtered, a rider appears to hunt the killers - The Jerusalem Man is back! About the Author Legend was published in 1984 and David Gemmell is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: The Last Guardian (a Jon Shannow Novel): Description:
A fantasy novel featuring Jon Shannow, who is the only one who can find the Sword of God in order to close the gateway between past and present, unaware that his actions could warp time itself and result in the destruction of worlds. From the author of KNIGHTS OF DARK RENOWN, DARK MOON and ECHOES OF THE GREAT SONG. About the Author Legend was published in 1984 and David Gemmell is now widely acclaimed as Britain's king of heroic fantasy. He lives in East Sussex.

Title: Lord Of The Silver Bow Signed Slipcase Edition: Description:
Slipcased 1st edition SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Only 1000 exist. Gold foil decoration and quality black binding. Normally retails from £75-£250.