Gallow: The Crimson Shield - Softcover

Hawke, Nathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0575115084 ISBN 13: 9780575115088

Publisher: Gollancz, 2013

Synopsis

I have been Truesword to my friends, Griefbringer to my enemies. To most of you I am just another Northlander bastard here to take your women and drink your mead, but to those who know me, my name is Gallow. I fought for my king for seven long years. I have served lords and held my shield beside common men. I have fled in defeat and I have tasted victory and I will tell you which is sweeter. Despise me then, for I have slain more of your kin than I can count, though I remember every single face.

For my king I will travel to the end of the world. I will find the fabled Crimson Shield so that his legions may carry it to battle, and when Sword and Shield must finally clash, there you will find me. I will not make pacts with devils or bargains with demons for I do not believe in such things, and yet I will see them all around me, in men and in their deeds. Remember me then, for I will not suffer such monsters to live.

Even if they are the ones I serve.

About this title

Review:

A great mix of bloodied axes and brave warriors, an honest hero and the war that gets in his way.

Shades of David Gemmell... It's about time someone good took up the torch for heroic fantasy. Inspiring characters, great plot and culture. I read this in one session, utterly absorbed

Entertaining, sometimes moving and always eminently readable. Highly recommended

Book Description:

Fantasy needs a new hero. Meet Gallow - Truesword, Griefbringer and trouble for anyone who crosses him.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gollancz
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0575115084
• ISBN 13: 9780575115088
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336