Waylander (novel)
Waylander is a fantasy novel by British writer David Gemmell, published in 1986.[1][2][3][4] It is the first of three Waylander stories,[5] followed by Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf and Waylander III: Hero In The Shadows.
First p/b edition | |
Author | David Gemmell |
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Cover artist | Luis Royo |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Series | Drenai |
Genre | Fantasy |
Publisher | Arrow Books (p/b) Century (h/b) |
Publication date | 28 August 1986 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 320 (first edition, hardback) |
ISBN | 978-0-7126-9414-8 (first edition, hardback) |
OCLC | 16681980 |
Preceded by | The King Beyond the Gate |
Followed by | Quest for Lost Heroes |
Plot summary
The assassin Waylander is doomed to travel the world in search of revenge against those who killed his family.[6] After allying with a priest, a fellow assassin, a young woman and three children in her charge, Waylander gradually redeems himself and tries to save the kingdom that is plummeted into chaos.[7]
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References
- Machell, Ben (5 May 2012). "The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth". The Times (London). Times Newspapers Limited.
- "Author David Gemmell dies, aged 57". M2 Best Books. Normans Media Ltd. 31 July 2006.
- "The Dragon Index: The UK's Top Adult Fantasy Authors". The Times. News International Access Services Limited. 5 May 2012.
- "Fantasy Writer David Gemmell Dies at 57". UPI NewsTrack. United Press International. 29 July 2006.
- "Gemmell, David: The Swords of Night and Day". Kirkus Reviews (72.4). Kirkus Media LLC. 15 Feb 2004.
- Doherty, David (Spring 1999). "History as it Ought to Have Been: the Arthurian fantasies of David Gemmell". Extrapolation. 40 (1): 71.
- Tideswell, Martin (9 March 2013). "Treasured Books Fueled our Imagination: Martin Tideswell revisits some books that were his favorites growing up". The Sentinel (Stroke).
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