Winter Warriors

David Gemmell

Jun 2011 · Drenai Saga Book 8 · Sold by Del Rey

About this ebook

Winged demons gather, silent and unseen, above the city of Usa, their talons long and sharp. Their purpose is clear, as is the prophesy: Upon the deaths of the three kings, the demon riders of the Krayakin will become flesh, free to slake their thirst with human blood - and the stench of evil will cover the land.  

Two of the kings are already dead. For the prophesy to be fulfilled, spreading carnage across the world, the Demon Lord must sacrifice the third king: Queen Axiana's unborn child.

When Emperor Skanda disbands his army, the pregnant queen takes flight, pursued by the Lords of the Undead. All hope lies with three ancient heroes, though discarded by the emperor, they are still Drenai soldiers: Bison the giant, Kebra the bowman, and the great swordsman Nogusta - the Demon Lord's greatest foe. But will these warriors - once the best in the land - be enough to stem the tide of gruesome horror that threatens to envelop the world?

Ratings and reviews

I read the paper back years ago great book. And would,,, to added to my digital collection. But for $8.00, no way! I paid $5.00 for a paper version why would I pay more for a digital one.

Winter Warriors is set sometime distant in the future, at the far outset of the saga's timeline. Knowing this, one would be tempted to read it last. It truly does not matter; Gemmell leaves just enough of the previous stories to tie this one to the world he created, but the characters and story are fresh and different. Watching this world evolve and grow is truly a pleasure, and I greatly enjoy the journey.

Keeps you interested with few lulls

About the author

David Gemmell was born in London, England, in the summer of 1948. Expelled from school at sixteen, he became a bouncer working nightclubs in Soho. Born with a silver tongue, Gemmell rarely needed to bounce customers, relying on his gift of gab to talk his way out of trouble. This talent eventually led to a job as freelancer for the London Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, and Daily Express. His first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and has remained in print ever since. He became a full-time writer in 1986.