by StanNicholls (Author)
An epic and bloody fantasy told from the perspective of fantasy's traditional enemy. The 1st in a sweeping new fantasy epic that tells the story of fantasy's traditional enemy for the 1st time. For Stryke and his fellow orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his fellow orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his fellow Orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his warband to take control of their destiny and fight for a future for them and all Orcs. Stryke, his 2 sargeants, the dwarf Jup and the rest of his warband embark on a quest for the 5 pieces of an artefact that will overturn the world, and open a gate to new worlds. Fighting for a master they do not trust, hated by all, the Orcs must rely on all their bravery and natural toughness.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 1st printing, omnibus edition
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 11 Mar 1999
ISBN 10: 1857985575
ISBN 13: 9781857985573
Book Overview: *Epic Fantasy a la David Gemmell *The 1st time Orcs have been treated as characters *A new perspective on fantasy *Author is well known in the field, review coverage guaranteed.