Beyond WOLF IN SHADOW to an earlier layer in David Gemmell's fantasy of the Sipstrassi Stones: rebellion and invasion plunge Britannia into the Dark Ages. Chaos and terror stalk the land, the King slain by traitors, the great Sword of Power vanished beyond the Circle of Mist. Saxons, Angles, Jutes and Brigante tribesman mass together to destroy the realm, aided by the powers of the Witch Queen and the Lord of the Undead. Against them stands a weakling boy, and an old mountain warrior. But the boy has the blood of kings, and the warrior is Culain, the legendary Lord of the Lance. And he alone knows the dread secret of the Witch Queen.
David Gemmell
David Gemmell was a British author renowned for his heroic fantasy novels. His most famous work, "Legend," is a gritty and action-packed tale of courage and redemption. Gemmell's writing style was characterized by vivid storytelling, complex characters, and themes of honor and sacrifice. He made significant contributions to the fantasy genre with his beloved and influential novels.