âFor anyone who appreciates superior heroic fantasy, David Gemmellâs offerings are mandatory.ââTime Out London
The blood-drenched lands of the Drenai are protected by a man who has been hated and feared as much as he has been loved: the living legend known as Druss, Captain of the Ax. But this is also the land of Skilgannon, a man who is armed with the mythic Swords of Night and Day, and perhaps Drussâs equal on the field of battle. Brought together by a brutal attack, the two lone warriors form an unlikely alliance. But as Druss and Skilgannon face the supernatural threat of the Joiningsâmonstrous werebeasts with unholy strength and more than animal savageryârespect and trust will grow. Their alliance will become a friendship destined to change both menâand the lands of the Drenaiâforever.
â[Gemmellâs] fiction has always carried the genuine flair ofthe classic sword and sorcery pieces of the 1930s and â40s. This installment is no exception.ââStarlog
âA multitude of good battle scenes! . . . Readers will be carried along by the nonstop action and heroic characters.ââBooklist
âFor anyone who appreciates superior heroic fantasy, David Gemmellâs offerings are mandatory.ââTime Out London
The blood-drenched lands of the Drenai are protected by a man who has been hated and feared as much as he has been loved: the living legend known as Druss, Captain of the Ax. But this is also the land of Skilgannon, a man who is armed with the mythic Swords of Night and Day, and perhaps Drussâs equal on the field of battle. Brought together by a brutal attack, the two lone warriors form an unlikely alliance. But as Druss and Skilgannon face the supernatural threat of the Joiningsâmonstrous werebeasts with unholy strength and more than animal savageryârespect and trust will grow. Their alliance will become a friendship destined to change both menâand the lands of the Drenaiâforever.
â[Gemmellâs] fiction has always carried the genuine flair ofthe classic sword and sorcery pieces of the 1930s and â40s. This installment is no exception.ââStarlog
âA multitude of good battle scenes! . . . Readers will be carried along by the nonstop action and heroic characters.ââBooklist