Sword In The Storm: The Rigante Book 1: A breath-taking, adrenalin-fuelled read from the master of heroic fantasy

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The first in a new series from the master of heroic fantasy. The first in a four book series introducing the Rigante tribe, filled to the brim with epic and heroic battles, and mixing the intriguing worlds of Celtic Myth and ancient Earth Magic from the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell. You will be gripped from page one...! Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Conn Iggulden. "Gemmell is several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous" -- Anne McCaffrey "When it comes to heroic fantasy, few do it better than David Gemmell." - Time Out "I was hooked from the first line..." - ***** Reader review "Compelling from start to finish..." - ***** Reader review **************************************************************************** Born in the storm that kills his father, Connavar grows up among the mountains of Caer Druagh, where the Rigante tribe dwell in harmony with the land and its gods. But beyond the border, across the water, an evil force is gathering strength - an unstoppable force that will change the world beyond all recognition. Haunted by malevolent spirits and hunted by evil men, Connavar sets out on a spectacular mission to defeat this new enemy... But he is a troubled soul, dogged by fate - will he be able to defend his tribe and save his people? The story of the Rigante continues in Midnight Falcon.

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 tragic death in July 2006.

'Gemmell is several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous' -- Anne McCaffrey 'The best fantasy inspires genuine involvement. David Gemmell's novels do just that' * Interzone *