Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst...
In November 2013, NewCon Press released Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell. We are now delighted to unveil a second volume of original stories from some of the world’s leading fantasy authors written in honour of one of the genre’s greats. As before, Legends II will act in part as a fundraiser for the David Gemmell Awards.
Contents
1. Introduction – Stan Nicholls
2. The Blessed and the Cursed – Gav Thorpe
3. A Rescue – Mark Lawrence
4. The Lowest Place – Edward Cox
5. The Giant’s Lady – Rowena Cory Daniells
6. An Oath Given – John Gwynne
7. The Singer – Stella Gemmell
8. Sandrunners – Anthony Ryan
9. Smokestack Lightning – Gavin Smith
10. Oak – Lou Morgan
11. An Owl in Moonlight – Freda Warrington
12. Heaven of Animals – John Hornor Jacobs
13. The Iron Wolves: Retribution – Andy Remic
14. About the Authors
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In the midst of a record-cold winter, the stepdaughter of a government
official is found dead on a snow-swept pier at the harbor. Overworked
and underpaid Detective Barry Gilbert is called to investigate. The
Metropolitan Toronto Police Force is already beset by political
maneuverings that threaten their jobs, and the sensitive nature of this
case may increase that risk to the point where detectives from Gilbert’s
own squad are chopped. All of this is before the victim’s autopsy
reveals a seemingly unsolvable enigma: the victim froze to death first
and was shot later, after she was already dead. So begins a treacherous trail of evidence that leads Gilbert to the coldest zones of the human heart.
As the investigation takes unexpected and baffling turns, he at last
suspects an outside manipulator, and must use all his skill to untangle
clues that at first defy explanation. Probing deeper in the victim’s
dark past, he discovers the terrible secret she's hidden all her life.
He's forced to confront his own values, and learns that even the most
superlative detectives can lose their judgment at the most critical
moments—often with the deadliest of consequences. Views: 34
Josie has been drifting from town to town for years, surviving on whatever work she can find. When she rolls into Rio Plato, however, it's not work she's hunting, but an old enemy.Dahlia Wheeler owns the Sentimental Lady saloon and brothel, where Josie stays. But though Josie feels the pull between her and Dahlia, she refuses to get involved and risk dragging Dahlia into her plans for revenge and the aimless life she leads—assuming she doesn't wind up with a noose around her neck. Views: 34
Career driven, Focused and Sensible. Josh Murphy’s life is mapped out. Twenty-five and co-owner of a construction company, he’s ready to obtain his next goal. A wife by his side and babies to fill his house. He’s always had his eyes set on the wild and fiery Tiffany, but knew she wasn’t ready for the life he wanted. Until one drunk party snaps his restraint. It’s time to make his move and finally claim his girl. Unbound, Wild, and Free. Tiffany Johnson wants to fly through life. She can’t decide on a college major, so Josh, Mr. Has Life Planned Perfectly, isn’t an option. Even if she wants him. But she’s not ready for that kind of commitment or to be tied down. All she’s willing to give is a little fun and adventure. Secrets, Lies and Deceit. Everyone deserves to have a happily ever after, or so Tiffany thought. She was ready to give in, take the leap into forever with Josh. Until one soul crushing phone call ruined it all. What happens when everything you thought about love and life is crushed? Will Josh be able to fight and bring Tiffany back to the girl he fell in love with? Can he save the one girl he can’t live without, or has Tiffany been broken beyond repair, claiming his feisty Kitten forever? ***Disclaimer*** While Ten Year Crush and Love Crushed are stand-alone stories, the characters cross over into each book and some events run parallel between each story. Some readers may enjoy starting with Ten Year Crush first to follow the natural progression of the characters and storyline. Views: 34
The newest novel in Gail Z. Martin’s breathtaking Ascendant Kingdoms saga -- a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance. Views: 34
