Hero in the Shadows - David Gemmell

For the vast majority of novel readers there are a number of sure-fire, guaranteed-good-read-authors. Included in these ranks are the likes of Stephen King, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, and Beryl Bumstead. Basically, these authors have their work in the little shop at the airport. Refining the search a little to the fantasy genre sees a similar occurrence of big names that you come to know and love from their past efforts. Most fantasy aficionados would agree the big names include Robert Jordan, Raymond Feist, David Eddings, and George R. R. Martin. To this list I wish to add David Gemmell. Everything I've read of this bloke's has been an absolute snorter, ...  Read the complete review

Hero in the Shadows is David Gemmells latest offering. Anyone who has not read Gemmell before can start with this or go back to the original Waylander book. The plot is that Waylander has retired to a far off land where he acts as Lord and Protecter to a small settlement. The emergence of dark magic (unfortunatly fairly predictable if you know Gemmell) leads to Chaos and destruction. Waylander and his old skills come once more to the fore. David Gemmell is king of what is called Heroic fantasy, you can't help cheering his heroes and booing his villans, Gemmells talent is getting you rapped up in the action. Although his books are ...  Read the complete review