Legends II: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell

Legends is an anthology of all original stories written to honour the memory of one of Britain’s greatest fantasy authors. Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst. James Barclay reveals the origins of his elite mercenary band The Raven, Adrian Tchaikovsky unveils new aspects of the realm of the Apt, Tanith Lee, Joe Abercrombie, Storm Constantine, Stan Nicholls, Juliet E. McKenna and more weave their magic as only they can. Produced in cooperation with the David Gemmell Awards, Legends will, in part, act as a fund-raiser for the awards.Steel yourself, throw caution to the wind, and dare to enter the realm of Legends.Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst...In November 2013, NewCon Press released Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell. We are now delighted to unveil a second volume of original stories from some of the world’s leading fantasy authors written in honour of one of the genre’s greats. As before, Legends II will act in part as a fundraiser for the David Gemmell Awards.Contents:Introduction by Stan NichollsThe Blessed and the Cursed by Gav ThorpeA Rescue by Mark LawrenceThe Lowest Place by Edward CoxThe Giant’s Lady by Rowena Cory DaniellsAn Oath Given by John GwynneThe Singer by Stella GemmellSandrunners by Anthony RyanSmokestack Lightning by Gavin SmithOak by Lou MorganAn Owl in Moonlight by Freda WarringtonHeaven of Animals by John Hornor JacobsThe Iron Wolves: Retribution by Andy Remic