I’m Currently Reading: THE DEMON AWAKENS by R.A. Salvatore

In a volcanic cavern a great, awakening beast brings to life all that is violent and base in the enchanted land of Corona. Nothing will remain unscathed.

In the tiny settlement of Dundalis a savage, merciless attack by the creatures of the night leaves two orphans, Pony and her friend Elbryan, trying to rebuild shattered lives. Barely more than children their lives teeter between despair and destiny.

And on a far-off island, an order of monks discovers a new source of magic. A magic that carries the key to all that is good in the world … and all that is evil.

I thought that as I’ve read two David Gemmell books back-to-back, I might as well give another Fantasy author a try. So I chose R.A. Salvatore, as I’ve heard he’s very good! It’s a whopping big book, over 600 pages, with a tiny font (220,000+ words), so I’ve no idea how long it’ll take me to read it.

I’m Currently Reading: LEGEND by David Gemmell

The Legend

Druss, Captain of the Axe: the stories of his life were told everywhere. Instead of the wealth and fame he could have claimed, he had chosen a mountain lair, high in the lonely country bordering on the clouds. There the grizzled old warrior kept company with snow leopards and awaited his old enemy death.

The Fortress

Mighty Dross Delnoch, protected by six outer walls, the only route by which an army could pass through the mountains. It was the stronghold of the Drenai empire. And now it was the last battleground, for all else had fallen before the Nadir hordes.

And hope rested on the skills of that one old man …

After I enjoyed reading Gemmell’s WINTER WARRIORS, I immediately went out and bought seven more David Gemmell books. I aim to read all of his Fantasy fiction in 2008.

LEGEND is legend, from what I’ve read about it. Gemmell’s first book, written when he was erroneously diagnosed with cancer; he put his heart and soul into a book – which is literally a metaphor about death – and wrote LEGEND. Can’t wait to finish this beauty!

I’m Currently Reading: WINTER WARRIORS by David Gemmell

The prophecy was clear. Upon the death of three kings the world will be plunged into chaos, and all the cast-out demons of history will return to bring blood and horror to the world.Two of the kings are dead. The third, about to be born, is hunted by the Demon Riders of the Krayakin, Lords of the Undead.

All the terrifying forces of evil range against a pregnant queen at bay in a haunted forest. But she is not alone. Three warriors stand with her: the last remnants of the once proud Drenai army. Three old men, ancient heroes, discarded by the king; Nogusta the Swordsman, Kebra the Bowman, and the hulking fighter, Bison.

The fate of the empire rests on their fading skills as they journey through a tormented world on a perilous quest to save the unborn king.

As it’d been a whilse since I’d read anything, I noticed WINTER WARRIORS on my bookcase, and thought, why not, it might be good. And it is brilliant so far! David Gemmell’s style is amazing.