Winter Warriors

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The prophecy was clear. Upon the death of three kings the world will be plunged into chaos, and all the cast-out demons of history will return to establish a new age of darkness.

Two of the kings are dead. The third, about to be born, is hunted by the Demon Riders of the Krayakin, Lords of the Undead.

All the terrifying forces of evil range against a pregnant queen at bay in a haunted forest. But she is not alone. Three warriors stand with her, the last remanats of the once proud Drenai army. Three old men, ancient heroes, discarded by the king: Nogusta the Swordsman, Kebra the Bowman, and the hulking fighter, Bison.

The fate of empires rests on their fading skills as they journey through a tormented world on a perilous quest to save the unborn king.

My Comments

This is a wonderful little story, that gives a great insight into how people past their peak feel. It has a similar feel to other Drenai books, but at the same time is highly individual.

The story takes place long after Quest for Lost Heroes, and centres around the events in Ventria, where the Drenai are now all powerful.

The passing of time in Gemmell's books is very sweetly insinuated by soldiers talking of former battles and heroes. There is a real feel of continuation throughout his books.

Again Gemmell touches on homosexuality, but is not as obvious as Finn and Maggrig's story in , though it is just as well handled.

The main thing I got out of this book was the 'moral of trust'. The characters in this book are hard pressed at times to know which side they are on, and Gemmell explores those characters feeling remarkably well. As the reader you are obviously privvy to more detail than the characters, but that just adds to the bittersweet turmoil some of the characters go through.

The female characters in this novel are not wonderful, however, I think Axiana is protrayed very well, and Ulmenetha is a great character!

This is a definite, 'must read after the others'!. Again Gemmell shows us his awesome talent, and you just can't say no!

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