Wolf in Shadow (Century fantasy & science fiction) [Hardcover]

David Gemmell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 1987 | Series: Century fantasy & science fiction

It is three hundred years since the world toppled on its axis, and civilisation was destroyed. In this world ruled by brigands and war-makers, a rider seeks a lost city. Pursuing a dream to calm the violence in his soul, Jon Shannow, the brigand slayer, desires only peace.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Has pace, conviction and gritty resolute vitality...The result is a book that will be enjoyed by Tolkien fans' TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Wolf in Shadow by David Gemmell
David Gemmel is a very tall, debonair Brit. I met him at WorldCon in San Antonio and we talked for over an hour about how an author brings passion into his writing. David believes that he's gotten it right when he can read his own work and a charater's plight moves him to tears or anger, when he can feel the character's pain as if it were his own.

I can testify that his passion gushes from his works which are action-packed and charged with high emotions. His books top the best-seller lists in Great Britain and David receives a lot of fan mail. In fact, he had decided to end the John Shannow tales but a flood of readers' letters kept demanding more, and he changed his mind. I guess he appreciates the passion in his fans' letters, too!
                                                --Tim Kochuba, General Manager --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Legend (August 6, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712615598
• ISBN-13: 978-0712615594
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,086,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More 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 instead on his gift of gab to talk his way out of trouble. This talent eventually led him to jobs as a freelancer for the London Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, and the 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. His books consistently top the London Times bestseller list.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heroic fantasy western done by one of the greats!, March 8, 2001

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Benjamin Denes (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wolf in Shadow (Stones of Power) (Mass Market Paperback)

I became an instant David Gemmell fan after reading the last book in his 'Stones of Power' series, and have not looked back since. Every single book he has written has more or less been fantastic. None however overshadow this classic book which I highly suggest to all who read this.

'Wolf in Shadow' takes place in the far-flung future where an accident has toppled the earth, nearly destroying life and turning most of the world into a wastland. It has also released the magical Sipstraasi stones back into the world. Civilisation has worked it's way up to horse and buggies, but there exists a great evil who has built a satanic army thirsting for dominance.

There also exists The Jerusalem Man, a noble gunslinger who walks the world searching for the city of the Bible. This is Jon Shannow, one of Gemmell's greatest creations. He is a good man, but a hardened violent one who's morality is edged with a murderous quickdraw. And when he meets with Abaddon, lord of Hell and the mysterious gaurdians of the Sipstraasi, it creates one of sci-fi's under-appreciated jewel's.

Gemmel, as he is known to do, writes a strong adventure book but lines it with deep philosophical debates on the nature of evil and morality, one of those rare books that'll keep you turning pages and thinking as well.

Just a great novel from a great writer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Series My Eyes Ever Read, January 30, 2000

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This review is from: Wolf in Shadow (Stones of Power) (Mass Market Paperback)

The first two books of the series(Ghost King & Last Sword of Power)are not necessarily needed in the jon shannow adventure but if you want a little bit of a base on the history of the stones of power then I would recommend you read the whole series but if you want to get to the really good stuff then start with number three. I garuntee when you finish number five you will wish there were lots more to follow it

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BOOK IT IS EXCEPTIONAL, June 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Wolf in Shadow (Stones of Power) (Mass Market Paperback)

A well writen story with exceptional characters you can taste and empathise with. Wonderous plot twists and surprises. Hopefully he will continue this trend and create more exceptional books in the same great style.