Legends: 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.Contents:Introduction by Stan NichollsOr So Legend Has It by James BarclayA Blade to the Heart by Gaie SeboldReturn to Arden Falls by Ian WhatesThe Drake Lords of Kyla by Storm ConstantineA Tower of Arkrondurl by Tanith LeeWho Walks with Death by Jonathan GreenSkipping Town by Joe AbercrombieThe Land of the Eagle by Juliet E. McKennaAll Hail to the Oak by Anne NichollsSwords and Circle by Adrian TchaikovskyFairyland by Jan SiegelMountain Tea by Sandra UnermanThe League of Resolve by Stan Nicholls