C. L. Werner

Witch Hunter

Brandon Sanderson

Ari Marmell

Janet Morris

Chris Morris

Orson Scott Card

Glen Cook

Cecelia Holland

Howard Andrew Jones

Alex Bledsoe

Cat Rambo

Ian C. Esslemont

Paul Kearny

Fantasy heroes endure. They are embedded in our cultural fabric, dwarfing other literary figures and the mere men and women of history. Achilles and Odysseus, Gilgamesh and Beowulf. King Arthur and Robin Hood, Macbeth and Sherlock Holmes, Conan and Luke Skywalker. They dominate our legends, and tower over popular culture. The stories we tell each other begin and end with fantasy heroes, and the 21st Century is as thoroughly captivated with them as ever. From Batman to Gandalf, Harry Potter to Tyrion Lannister, the heroes of fantasy speak to-and for-whole generations. But what makes a fantasy hero? How do the best writers create them, and bring them to life on the page? In WRITING FANTASY HEROES some of the most successful fantasy writers of our time--Steven Erikson, C.L. Werner, Brandon Sanderson, Janet & Chris Morris, Cecelia Holland, Alex Bledsoe, Jennifer Brozek, Ian C. Esslemont, Orson Scott Card, Ari Marmell, Cat Rambo, Howard Andrew Jones, Paul Kearney and Glen Cook--pull back the curtain to reveal the secrets of creating heroes that live and breathe, and steal readers' hearts. Whether you're an aspiring writer or simply a reader who loves great fantasy and strong characters, this book is for you.

Powerful Advice from the Pros

Writing Fantasy Heroes

Blood and Steel

It has taken decades, but Malus Darkblade has finally plotted, schemed and murdered his way to power, as the ruler of the city of Hag Graef and general of the Witch King Malekith's armies. But his position is imperilled when Malekith orders an all-out assault on Ulthuan - with Darkblade in the vanguard. As he wages war on the high elves, Darkblade must decide where his loyalties lie - will he follow Malekith to the death, or will he finally rise up and try to claim the throne of Naggaroth for himself? And either way, will he survive? Previous Titles: - Gotrek & Felix: Kinslayer (9781849707299) - HB £17.99 - Bane of Malekith (9781849707664) - B Fmt PB £8.99

Deathblade

Wulfrik the Wanderer brings destruction and death everywhere he treads. Cursed by the Ruinous Powers, the champion must travel across the Old World and seek prizes to appease the forces of Chaos. But now dark forces plot against Wulfrik, and he must discover the enemy within or else his soul will be lost to the Dark Gods.

Wulfrik

The only person brave enough to attempt a recovery of a stolen artifact that possesses a dangerous power, Grey Seer Thanquol sets out to stop a band of determined smugglers only to have his efforts further complicated by the machinations of a mysterious wizard. By the author of Witch Hunter. Original.

Grey Seer

This tale follows the last warrior of a fierce Norse tribe as he sets out on a perilous quest deep into the dreaded Chaos Wastes, a land of magic and madness that lies far to the north of the Empire.

Palace of the Plague Lord

Ruthless bounty hunter Brunner scours the lands of Bretonnia searching for the notorious highwayman Gobineau, and becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous adventures until he reaches the blighted city of Mousillon. Original.

Blood of the Dragon

Thulmann continues his search for the vampire Sibbechai through the nightmare-infested forests and cities of the old world.

Witch Finder

The Skulltaker is a feared champion of Khorne, a lone warrior of hideous strength and power who kills all who lie in his path. Blood for the Blood God tells the tale of this terror of the north, as he stalks his prey with an iron determination and a dark purpose.

Blood for the Blood God

With the fate of Wissenland in the balance, the count and his advisors come up with a desperate plan to send Baron von Rabwald and a small expedition in search of the Solland Runefang, a mystical weapon capable of destroying their foes.

Runefang

Witch Killer

Readers can now enjoy Werner's three classic Witch Hunter novels, all collected in this omnibus edition: "Witch Hunter, Witch Finder," and "Witch Killer."

Matthias Thulmann: Witch Hunter

The Tainted Heart

The Red Duke was once a valorous and honourable knight. Betrayed and struck down in battle, he rose again as a bloodthirsty vampire lord. After a campaign of butchery the undead fiend was defeated and entombed. After half a century of interment, the Red Duke is resurrected by the vampiric witch Jacquetta.

The Red Duke

William King

After a series of failures, Grey Seer Thanquol is offered a chance to redeem himself by going to the island of Lustria to kill the Prophet of Sotek. Dogged by assassins & stranded in a foreign land of giant lizards, temple cities & endless jungle, Thanquol must use all of his cunning and magic if he is to come out alive.

C. L. Werner

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