A new novel from genre powerhouse Richard Morgan Morgan turns his expert hand to the biggest selling genre; fantasy. With spectacular results. Morgan's last two SF novels sold more than 20,000 in trade. A uniquely readable combination of noir themes and savage action. Characters who you wouldn't want to meet but love reading about. Will appeal to fans of George RR Martin.
Richard Morgan is 39 and was, until his writing career took off, a tutor at Strathclyde University in the English Language Teaching division. he has travelled wiely and lived in Spain and Istanbul. He is a fluent Spanish speaker. he is married and lives in Glasgow.
An epic tale of gods and magic, betrayal and survival . . . The Steel Remains will not disappoint. Morgan writes with an immediacy and frankness often hard to come by in fantasy, and his themes have great relevance to today's society. His portrayals of sex and violence are not for the squeamish reader, and his language is down-to-earth, but for those who prefer to have the sugar coating removed , THE STEEL REMAINS is a fantastic example of the modern fantasy genre. - WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLYAfter five science-fiction novels that explored the seamier side of corporate machinations in grittily realised futures, Morgan turns his hand to classic fantasy. What remains constant is his flair for setting, complex political feuding, and strong characters forever on the outskirts of society. Ringil's character and his complex relations with those around him lift this novel far above the average. - THE GUARDIAN - Eric BrownMorgan has taken traditional sword and sorcery tropes and given them a hard, contemporary kick. The antithesis of the cosy fairytale, this is one for big boys. - THE TIMES - Lisa TuttleIt compels you to read on with its gritty, visceral writing and intelligent plot. It's tense and fascinatingly peopled and given that the follow ups will doubtless be tremendous, you're encouraged to jump on from the start. Just, ahem, steel yourself. - SFX - Dave Bradley
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