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.

Waylander
First p/b edition
AuthorDavid Gemmell
Cover artistLuis Royo
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
SeriesDrenai
GenreFantasy
PublisherArrow Books (p/b)
Century (h/b)
Publication date
28 August 1986
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages320 (first edition, hardback)
ISBN978-0-7126-9414-8 (first edition, hardback)
OCLC16681980
Preceded byThe King Beyond the Gate 
Followed byQuest 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

  1. Machell, Ben (5 May 2012). "The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth". The Times (London). Times Newspapers Limited.
  2. "Author David Gemmell dies, aged 57". M2 Best Books. Normans Media Ltd. 31 July 2006.
  3. "The Dragon Index: The UK's Top Adult Fantasy Authors". The Times. News International Access Services Limited. 5 May 2012.
  4. "Fantasy Writer David Gemmell Dies at 57". UPI NewsTrack. United Press International. 29 July 2006.
  5. "Gemmell, David: The Swords of Night and Day". Kirkus Reviews (72.4). Kirkus Media LLC. 15 Feb 2004.
  6. Doherty, David (Spring 1999). "History as it Ought to Have Been: the Arthurian fantasies of David Gemmell". Extrapolation. 40 (1): 71.
  7. 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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