About the Author

The author of many novels of science fiction and fantasy, including the bestselling "Black Company" series, Glen Cook lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Reviews

"Timely and timeless...The author of the Black Company series brings a stark realism to his tales of imaginary lands."
--"Library Journal" (starred review) on "The Tyranny of the Night"
"Complex and compelling...It is a powerful fantasy, combining a fast-moving plot with an introduction into this world of patriarchal schism, greedy churchmen and nobles, and cynical soldiers bent on survival."
--"VOYA "on "The Tyranny of the Night"
"The thing about Glen Cook is that with "The Black Company "he singlehandedly changed the face of fantasy--something a lot of people didn't notice and maybe still don't. He brought the story down to a human level, dispensing with the cliche archetypes of princes, kings, and evil sorcerers. Reading his stuff was like reading Vietnam War fiction on peyote."
--Steven Erikson, author of "Gardens of the Moon"

The elaborately wrought second installment (after 2005's Tyranny of the Night) in Cook's dark military fantasy saga promotes Piper Hecht-previously known as Else Tage before he vanquished an immortal foe-to the rank of captain-general under Emperor Sublime V. While Piper staves off the menace of the Tyranny of the Night, which is slowly freezing the lands around the Mother Sea, he also battles the Patriarchs, stubborn in their opposition to imperial rule. Cook ups the intrigue when Piper discovers a necromancer lurking among his supposedly trustworthy allies, while a prophet thought long dead reappears and allies himself with the captain-general. The lovely and intelligent Anna Mozilla warms Piper's bed and heart when he's not occupied with magical and military threats. Though Cook makes few concessions to new readers, his fans will enjoy the sword fights and potent magic, all motivated by complex religious and political power struggles. (Feb.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

"Timely and timeless...The author of the Black Company series brings a stark realism to his tales of imaginary lands."
--"Library Journal" (starred review) on "The Tyranny of the Night"
"Complex and compelling...It is a powerful fantasy, combining a fast-moving plot with an introduction into this world of patriarchal schism, greedy churchmen and nobles, and cynical soldiers bent on survival."
--"VOYA "on "The Tyranny of the Night"
"The thing about Glen Cook is that with "The Black Company "he singlehandedly changed the face of fantasy--something a lot of people didn't notice and maybe still don't. He brought the story down to a human level, dispensing with the cliche archetypes of princes, kings, and evil sorcerers. Reading his stuff was like reading Vietnam War fiction on peyote."
--Steven Erikson, author of "Gardens of the Moon"