In the depths of the Drakwald forest, a group of mercenaries gather around the fire, drinking to ward off the chill of the night. But more than cold is waiting for them in the darkness, and soon they find themselves being stalked by a creature more deadly than they could ever have imagined... The Deathmaster is coming... ABOUT THE BOOK A Deathmaster Snikch short story by David Guymer, author of Headtaker.