The Iron Code
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David Gemmell passed away on 28th July 2006. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, NewCon Press have assembled some of the very finest fantasy authors to write original stories in his honour. The Iron Code also benefits from artwork by award-winning Hollywood concept artist Fangorn.
"Tales of grit and glory from the hardest warriors in fantasy."
- Joe Abercrombie
"An absolute treasure-chest of fantasy short stories, each one a gem. A book to be savoured and to go into one's permanent collection."
- Genevieve Cogman
Contents:
Introduction
The Other - Dan Abnett
Crows and Ashes - Kari Sperring
Candles - Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chung Kwai's Sister - Eliza Chan
Shadow of the Ice Cross - RJ Barker
The Apothecary - Stephen Deas
The Necessary Sword - M.R. Carey
The Calaker - Stan Nicholls
The Swordsman's Daughter - Sunyi Dean
The Witchfinder - Joanne Harris
Lessons in Life and Death - Juliet E. McKenna
The Code - Mark Lawrence
Fae-Blighted - Anna Stephens
The Wolf in Winter - Jonathan Green
Bloodhorn - Anne Nichols
A Mighty Battle Between Mighty Armies - Anna Smith Spark
A Trim Reckoning - J.L. Worrad
The Hiring Fayre - Ian Whates
Know When to Walk Away - Gavin Smith
One More Day - James Barclay
About the Authors
Mark Lawrence
Mark Lawrence is married with four children, one of whom is severely disabled. His day job is as a research scientist focused on various rather intractable problems in the field of artificial intelligence. Between work and caring for his disabled child, Mark spends his time writing, playing computer games, tending an allotment, brewing beer, and avoiding DIY.
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Joanne Harris
Joanne Harris is the author of seven previous novels—Chocolat, Blackberry Wine, Five Quarters of the Orange, Coastliners, Holy Fools, Sleep, Pale Sister, and Gentlemen & Players; a short story collection, Jigs & Reels; and two cookbook/memoirs, My French Kitchen and The French Market. Half French and half British, she lives in England.
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