Sword in the Storm (The Rigante Series, Book 1) - Softcover

Gemmell, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345432347 ISBN 13: 9780345432346

Publisher: Del Rey, 2001

Synopsis

Fierce and proud, the Rigante dwell deep in the green mountain lands, worshiping the gods of air and water, and the spirits of the earth.  Among them lives a warrior who bears the mark of fate. Born of the storm that slew his father, he is Connavar, and tales of his courage spread like wildfire.

The Seidh--a magical race as old as time--take note of the young warrior and cast a malignant shadow across his life. For soon a merciless army will cross the water, destroying forever the timeless rhythms of life among the Rigante.

Swearing to protect his people, Connavar embarks on a quest that will take him into the heart of the enemy. Along the way, he receives a gift: a sword as powerful and deadly as the Seidh who forged it. Thus he receives a name that will strike fear into the hearts of friend and foe alike--a name proclaiming a glorious and bitter destiny . . .

Demonblade.

About this title

From the Publisher:

'One of the central entertainers of the genre.' - Encyclopaedia of Fantasy

'The best fantasy inspires genuine involvement. David Gemmell's novels do just that.' - Interzone

'David Gemmell is the magic behind the warlords and warriors. The drive behind the danger and darkness and the mind behind the most amazing adventures ever imagined.' - Northern Lights

'Forget other-world fantasies where good fights evil, light faces dark. in David Gemmell's stories there are infinite shades of grey." - SFX Magazine

'When it comes to heroic fantasy, nobody does it better than David Gemmell.' - The Dark Side

About the Author:

David Gemmell was born in London, England, in the summer of 1948. Expelled from school at sixteen, he became a bouncer, working at nightclubs in Soho. Born with a silver tongue, Gemmell rarely needed to bounce customers, relying on his gift of gab to talk his way out of trouble. This talent eventually led to a job as freelancer for the London Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, and Daily Express. His first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and has remained in print ever since. He became a full-time writer in 1986.

About this edition

• Publisher: Del Rey
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0345432347
• ISBN 13: 9780345432346
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 439