Synopsis

Haunted by a past drenched in blood, Skilgannon the Damned, the legendary warrior who once wielded the Swords of Night and Day, vanished from history after the brutal triumph at Perapolis. For three years, his whereabouts remained a mystery, even to the Witch Queen's relentless assassins. But when a lone, unarmed priest confronts a murderous mob outside a distant monastery, the world is violently reminded of his existence: Skilgannon is back. Now, reborn from his self-imposed exile, he must embark on a perilous, demon-haunted quest across treacherous lands. His goal: to reach a mysterious temple and confront the ageless goddess within, seeking to defy death itself and bring the dead to life. With assassins on his heels and an army of formidable foes ahead, Skilgannon's journey is fraught with danger, yet he does not face it alone. By his side marches none other than the legendary Druss, the revered hero of old, adding a layer of myth and power to this epic adventure of redemption and impossible resurrection.

Critical Reception

"David Gemmell's 'White Wolf' stands as a testament to his mastery of heroic fantasy, cementing his status as an institution whose novels offer consistently thrilling and captivating reads."

Metadata

ISBN:9781409084877
Pages:596
Age Rating:16+

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