David Gemmell byl jedním z nejlepších současných autorů hrdinské fantasy. Když v roce 2006 zemřel, zanechal po sobě spoustu nezapomenutelných postav, epických světů a napínavých příběhů. Roku 2008 kroužek spřízněných spisovatelů a přátel pod vedením Deborah J. Millerové a Stana Nichollse založil na jeho počest Cenu Davida Gemmella. V roce 2013 se skupina soudobých autorů fantasy rozhodla vydat knihu, kterou uctí památku člověka, jehož práce je tolik inspirovala. Vítejte v zemi Legend…
Ian Whates Book order (chronological)
Ian Whates crafts narratives that delve into the expansive realms of science fiction and fantasy. His early enchantment with the genre, sparked by iconic stories and visual media, profoundly shaped his distinctive literary voice. Whates's writing is characterized by its exploration of complex themes delivered with a meticulous approach to craft. Beyond his own creative output, he actively contributes to the literary community as a publisher and organizer, solidifying his significant presence in the science fiction landscape.
The Noise Within
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
On the brink of perfecting the long sought-after human/AI interface, Philip Kaufman finds his world thrown into turmoil as a scandal from the past returns to haunt him and dangerous information falls into his hands. Pursued by assassins and attacked in his own home, he flees. Leyton, a government black-ops specialist, is diverted from his usual duties to hunt down the elusive pirate vessel The Noise Within, wondering all the while why this particular freebooter is considered so important. Two lives collide in this stunning space-opera from seasoned science fiction novelist Ian Whates!