Legends is an anthology of all original stories written to honour the memory of one of Britain’s greatest fantasy authors. Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst. James Barclay reveals the origins of his elite mercenary band The Raven, Adrian Tchaikovsky unveils new aspects of the realm of the Apt, Tanith Lee, Joe Abercrombie, Storm Constantine, Stan Nicholls, Juliet E. McKenna and more weave their magic as only they can. Produced in cooperation with the David Gemmell Awards, Legends will, in part, act as a fund-raiser for the awards. Steel yourself, throw caution to the wind, and dare to enter the realm of Legends. Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst... In November 2013, NewCon Press released Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell. We are now delighted to unveil a second volume of original stories from some of the world’s leading fantasy authors written in honour of one of the genre’s greats. As before, Legends II will act in part as a fundraiser for the David Gemmell Awards. Contents: Introduction by Stan Nicholls The Blessed and the Cursed by Gav Thorpe A Rescue by Mark Lawrence The Lowest Place by Edward Cox The Giant’s Lady by Rowena Cory Daniells An Oath Given by John Gwynne The Singer by Stella Gemmell Sandrunners by Anthony Ryan Smokestack Lightning by Gavin Smith Oak by Lou Morgan An Owl in Moonlight by Freda Warrington Heaven of Animals by John Hornor Jacobs The Iron Wolves: Retribution by Andy Remic