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An international bestseller Perfect for all fans of Lord of The Rings Contains a new story 'Wall to wall action ... gritty, fast paced' DAVID GEMMELL 'Subverts traditional fantasy tropes by centring on the much-maligned orcs. It is quick, fast, dirty, very funny and often surreal.' THE GUARDIAN 'Weirdly charming, fast moving and freaky. Buy now or beg for mercy later' TAD WILLIAMS 'Excellent fantasy with a twist' SFX ' A wonderful piece of storytelling; fast paced, crammed with loads of juicy battles. Enjoy' TOM HOLT

About the Author

Stan Nicholls has been a reviewer and interviewer in the UK for more than 20 years and is a key figure on the genre scene. He writes a regular column for Time Out and contributes to both Interzone and Starburst. He is also the author of several children's fantasies.