White Wolf: A Novel of Druss the Legend

A brand-new hero joins forces with an old favorite in the latest epic swordplay--and axeplay--adventure by the international bestselling author of The Swords of Night and Day. nFor anyone who appreciates superior heroic fantasy, David Gemmell's offerings are mandatory.--Time Out London nThe blood-drenched lands of the Drenai are protected by a man who has been hated and feared as much as he has been loved: the living legend known as Druss, Captain of the Ax. But this is also the land of Skilgannon, a man who is armed with the mythic Swords of Night and Day, and perhaps Druss's equal on the field of battle. Brought together by a brutal attack, the two lone warriors form an unlikely alliance. But as Druss and Skilgannon face the supernatural threat of the Joinings--monstrous werebeasts with unholy strength and more than animal savagery--respect and trust will grow. Their alliance will become a friendship destined to change both men--and the lands of the Drenai--forever. n n[Gemmell's] fiction has always carried the genuine flair ofthe classic sword and sorcery pieces of the 1930s and '40s. This installment is no exception.--Starlog n nA multitude of good battle scenes! . . . Readers will be carried along by the nonstop action and heroic characters.--Booklistn