Glen Cook is best known for his Black Company series, which has been translated into over 20 languages. His work is characterized by a gritty realism and complex characters who often struggle in dark, morally ambiguous worlds. Cook focuses on depicting the horrors of war and survival in unforgiving circumstances. His style is direct and impactful, drawing readers deeply into the atmosphere of his stories.
She is the darkness: Croaker, Lady, Murgen the annalist, the sorcerer One-Eye, and their fellow mercenary warriors in the hire of the city of Taglia discover their situation is not what it seems.
The fourth and final omnibus of novels from Cook's Black Company series, thiscollection includes "Water Sleeps" and "Soldiers Live."
The second omnibus of novels from one of the greatest fantasy epics of our age, Glen Cook's Black Company series
In a world where the cold intensifies and the wells of power diminish, the forces of Night become increasingly formidable. The existence of gods is undeniable, yet their influence is largely malevolent. Among these dark entities, the Instrumentalities of the Night pose the greatest threat, as they wield significant power to inflict harm. The struggle against these ominous forces sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with tension and danger.
One of the great fantasy epics of our age returns to print in an omnibus edition
Hecht possesses dangerous secrets that enhance his formidable skills and reputation. As he navigates a world filled with intrigue and peril, his abilities set him apart, making him a figure to be reckoned with. The narrative delves into the complexities of his character, exploring the implications of his talents and the challenges he faces in maintaining his standing. Tension builds as he confronts adversaries who seek to exploit his weaknesses, leading to a gripping tale of survival and mastery.
Garrett is a human detective in the fantastical city of TunFaire. And now he’s getting tangled up in the worst sort of laws... In-laws. Garrett is set to stow his wandering heart with his fiancée, Strafa Algarda. But for Garrett, even true love comes with its share of headaches—namely, the Algarda family. Strafa’s family needs Garrett’s unique skills in the worst way. Rumors are spreading that someone is organizing a Tournament of Swords—a brutal contest that magically compels the children of sorcerers to battle until only one is left alive. The winner will absorb the power from those he has killed and thus become a demigod. Strafa and her family want to protect her daughter, Kevans, from being forced to take part in the lethal contest...and they’ve asked Garrett to find out who is organizing the tournament and nip it in the bud. The only problem is that finding the culprit is most likely impossible. But the Algardas are used to getting what they want....
Glen Cook, the father of Grimdark, returns to the Chronicles of the Black Company with a military fantasy adventure in Port of Shadows. The soldiers of the Black Company don’t ask questions, they get paid. But being “The Lady’s favored” is attracting the wrong kind of attention and has put a target on their backs--and the Company’s historian, Croaker, has the biggest target of all. The one person who was taken into The Lady’s Tower and returned unchanged has earned the special interest of the court of sorcerers known as The Ten Who Were Taken. Now, he and the company are being asked to seek the aid of their newest member, Mischievous Rain, to break a rebel army. However, Croaker doesn’t trust any of the Taken, especially not ones that look so much like The Lady and her sister... The Chronicles of the Black Company #1 The Chronicles of The Black Company #2 The Books of the South #3 The Return of The Black Company #4 The Many Deaths of the Black Company
In a world in which humans are ruled by demons and dark gods, the Praman warrior Else inadvertently defeats a creature of the Dark and is subsequently forced to penetrate the center of a rival religious faction, sparking a dangerous conflict.
Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hardbitten men of the Balck Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead.
