The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell

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The Swords of Night and Day

  • Drenai Series
  • By: David Gemmell
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Series: Drenai [publication order], Book 11, Drenai [chronological order], Book 11
  • Length: 18 hrs and 54 mins
  • Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy

Publisher's Summary

The second novel of Skilgannon the Damned, from the acclaimed author of Legend.

Even in death, Skilgannon the Damned's name lives on. Now, as an ancient evil threatens to flood the Drenai heartlands in a tide of blood, he returns....

A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Drenai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal....

But what if the soul of one such hero could be called back from the void, his bones housed again in flesh? An ancient prophecy foretold that Skilgannon would return in his people's darkest hour. To most, this was a foolish hope. But not so to Landis Kan.

Having found Skilgannon's ancient tomb, he gathers up the bones and peforms the mystic ritual. But the reborn hero is an enigma: a young man whose warrior skills are blunted and whose memories are fragmented. This Skilgannon is a man out of time, marooned in a world as strange to him as a dream, remote from all he knew and loved.

Or nearly all. Before bringing back Skilgannon, Landis Kan had experimented upon other bone fragments found in the hero's tomb. That ritual resulted in a surly giant who possessed astounding strength but no memories. To Kan, he is a dangerous failure. To Skilgannon, this giant represents their last hope.

As ageless evil threatens to drown the Drenai lands in blood, two legendary heroes will once again lead the way to freedom.

Read by Sean Barrett.

©2004 David Gemmell (P)2017 Orion Publishing Group

Customer Reviews

1-5 of 2 reviews

  • Dave Purse

    Magnificent

    What more can one say regarding David Gemmells books. I love every one yet this may be my favourite. Truly magnificent in length and breadth. Characters full of life, heroism, betrayal, love and vitality. A wonderful tale to excite and warm the heart. Cannot get enough and not least the wonderful voice of Sean Barrett a truly amazing narrator. Thanks

    March 7, 2022
  • Julie A. D’Arcy

    One of my Favourites

    What can I say? Another brilliant Fantasy novel by my favorite author. I think this was my favorite. I actually wrote a review on Audible, but it must not have saved. I have both read and listened to this novel. Skillgannan is my favorite hero. Loved the story.

    March 7, 2022

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