Troy Series by David Gemmell Troy Series 3 primary works • 3 total works Book 1 Lord of the Silver Bow by David Gemmell 4.33 · 14,774 Ratings · 703 Reviews · published 2005 · 63 editions He is a man of many names. Some call him the Golde… Want to Read Rate it: Book 2 Shield of Thunder by David Gemmell The Man The Books The Characters More in: Article stubs Troy (series) Edit Troy is a trilogy of historical fantasy novels written by David Gemmell. After the author's death in 2006, his wife Stella Gemmell completed the third book. It is a reimagining of the Trojan War period and features characters and settings from Homer's Iliad.
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With this first masterly volume in an epic reimagining of the Trojan War, David Gemmell has written an ageless drama of brave deeds and fierce battles, of honor and treachery, of love won and lost. He is a man of many names. Some call him the Golden One; others, the Lord of the Silver Bow. To the Dardanians, he is Prince Aeneas. Discover the first book of the Troy Trilogy, a historical fantasy saga that reimagines the legendary Trojan War. Follow the adventures of Helikaon, the man of many names, as he battles for glory, love and survival in a world of heroes and villains. Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow by David Gemmell is a thrilling and captivating read for fans of ancient myths and epic stories. The Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell brings the myth and legend of Troy to life in this epic story filled with triumph and tragedy. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. "This is how the oldest tales should be read and known. David Andrew Gemmell (/. At the time of his death, Gemmell had completed 70,000 words of the final novel in his Troy series, an alternative-history trilogy based upon the legend of the siege of Troy. Only hours after his death, Gemmell's wife Stella resolved to complete the second half of the novel based upon his chapter plan and notes, and.
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10,566 ratings339 reviews The second exciting novel in the bestselling Troy trilogy. Interlacing myth and history, adventure and love, this is epic storytelling at its best. The war in Troy is looming, and all the kings of the Great Green are gathering, friends and enemies, with their own dark plans of conquest and plunder. About Troy: Fall of Kings. High adventure and epic storytelling combine in the final novel in Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell's bestselling Troy trilogy. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. David Andrew Gemmell was a bestselling British author of heroic fantasy. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. He went on to write over thirty novels. Best known for his debut, Legend, Gemmell's works display violence, yet also explores themes in honour, loyalty and redemption. Has anyone here read David Gemmel's Troy trilogy? I just finished the last book Fall Of Kings and it was amazing. Easily the best historical fiction I've ever read (and I've read a lot). All of the characters were so compelling and interesting and each was given a satisfactory ending.
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David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was first published in 1984 and went on to become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante novels are available as Corgi paperbacks; all are Sunday Times bestsellers. Widely regarded as the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in Sussex until his tragic death in July 2006. David Gemmell died with the Troy trilogy just shy of completion. The task of bringing this electrifying reimagining of the Homeric saga to a close fell to his widow, Stella, who had for years been Gemmell's principal researcher. In a way, there's something all too fitting about that, as this trilogy has been one heroic adventure epic in.
The Troy trilogy is just wonderful storytelling, full of more than its share of spectacle — action, romance, and wit are in abundant supply. Gemmell is completely unpretentious in his desire to spin you the best yarn he can. Odysseus, himself a great storyteller, mentions in one scene that the world would be a sadder place without stories. David Gemmell is a master of fallen heroes and human villains. His Troy trilogy is not his best work by any stretch, but still decent. I also love Guy Kay, but they are totally different authors in so many ways. Gemmell is full of fast, intense action and fight scenes. Kay writes a far more artsy and philosophical way with far less action.
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David Gemmell was probably the finest writer of Heroic Fantasy and he excels in his task of retelling the story of Troy without the Gods & magic involved. It simply becomes a story of characters whose lives become entangled with each other either comradely or antagonistically. Authors & ads blog Goodreads, Inc. Read 394 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Darkness falls on the Great Green and the Ancient World is fiercely divided. On the killi…
