The Never King by James Abbott
This compelling standalone fantasy is a tale of revenge, oppression and heroism, inspired by the work of the late, great David Gemmell.
James Abbott is a great fantasy writer, a huge talent -- Paul Cornell
Engaging heroic fantasy in the vein of Gemmell and Gwynne -- Adrian Tchaikovsky
Flashes of Joe Abercrombie-style grit. it also boasts a modern sensibility: an ugly despot on the throne, religious strife, refugees, the role of propaganda . . . with likable characters and well-paced battles, it's an accomplished tale * SFX *
Abbott does his world-building on the move, dropping us straight into prison with Xavir and broadening the scope once he and his gang break free . . . he creates a world that's clearly rich enough for further stories * SciFiNow *
Engaging heroic fantasy in the vein of Gemmell and Gwynne -- Adrian Tchaikovsky
Flashes of Joe Abercrombie-style grit. it also boasts a modern sensibility: an ugly despot on the throne, religious strife, refugees, the role of propaganda . . . with likable characters and well-paced battles, it's an accomplished tale * SFX *
Abbott does his world-building on the move, dropping us straight into prison with Xavir and broadening the scope once he and his gang break free . . . he creates a world that's clearly rich enough for further stories * SciFiNow *
James Abbott is a pseudonym for an established author who is trying an exciting new direction.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781509803118 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509803114 |
| Title | The Never King |
| Author | James Abbott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2017-05-18 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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