Three new heroes in a stunning new heroic fantasy adventure by the author of The Legend of Deathwalker.
A captivating all-action tale of bloodshed and brotherhood by the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell, perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Nicholas Eames.
\""Gemmell is top of the tree in the fantasy field.\"" -- STARLOG
\""Gemmell's great reading - the action never lets up. He's several rungs above the good - right into the fabulous!\"" -- ANNE MCCAFFREY
\""Gemmell is a master at what he does.\"" -- SFX
\""Amazing characters, a fantastic story and perfect pacing all combined into an absolute stunner of a novel.\"" -- * * * * * Reader review
\""Absolutely riveting stuff as expected from a master of his craft.\"" -- * * * * * Reader review
The peaceful Eldarin were the last of three ancient races. The mystical Oltor, healers and poets, had fallen before the dread power of the cruel and sadistic Daroth, who themselves had vanished from the face of the earth in one awesome night. The Great Northern Desert was their only legacy. Not a trace remained for a thousand years...
Then on one unforgettable day, a dark moon rose above the Great Northern Desert, and a black tidal wave swept across the land. In moments, the desert had vanished beneath lush fields and forests and a great city could be seen glittering in the morning sunlight.
From this city re-emerged the blood-hungry Daroth, powerful and immortal, immune to spear and sword. They had only one desire- to rid the world of humankind for ever.
Now the fate of the human race rests on the talents of three heroes- Karis, warrior-woman and strategist; Tarantio, the deadliest swordsman of the age; and Duvodas the Healer, who will learn a terrible truth...
By:
David Gemmell Imprint: Corgi Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 179mm,
Width: 106mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 216g ISBN:9780552142533 ISBN 10: 0552142530 Pages: 412 Publication Date:01 July 1997 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Dark Moon
'As a weaver of genuinely stirring heroic tales, it's hard to see anyone in the field to touch him'
