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Midnight Falcon

Midnight Falcon

The Rigante Book 2: A stunning and awe-inspiring page-turner from the master of the fantasy genre

Summary

Midnight Falcon continues the tale of the Rigante, which began in Sword in the Storm. Love, honour, blood and betrayal all play out in this heroic fantasy by the Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell - perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Duncan M. Hamilton and Conn Iggulden.

"For anyone who appreciates good heroic fantasy, David Gemmell's offerings are mandatory." -- Time Out

"Gemmell is a master at what he does." -- SFX
"I have never read a bad David Gemmell book, but these are quite exceptional." - ***** Reader review
"This is a cracking read, great heroes and villains, magic, lots of action." - ***** Reader review
"So much happens I this book, couldn't put it down, brilliantly written..." - ***** Reader review

*****


They called him Bane the Bastard - though none said it to his face.


Born of treachery, his name a curse, he grew up among the warriors of the Rigante. They valued his skills in war, but they feared the violence in his heart.

And when, as a Wolfshead and Outlaw, he left Rigante lands, they breathed sighs of relief.

But Bane would return, the destiny of the Rigante in his hands, the fate of the world resting on his skills with a blade.

The story of the Rigante continues in Ravenheart.

Reviews

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

About the author

David Gemmell

Published in 1984, David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books and his acclaimed Troy trilogy were published as Bantam Press hardcovers and are available in Corgi paperback. All of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers.

Widely regarded as one of the finest writers of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in East Sussex until his death in July 2006.
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