Stan Nicholls est un auteur britannique, surtout connu pour sa série internationalement acclamée Orcs: First Blood. Ses œuvres abordent souvent des thèmes complexes et sont reconnues pour leur style captivant. Nicholls mêle magistralement des intrigues palpitantes à de profondes explorations de la nature humaine.
This collection showcases the finest short fiction from Stan's two-decade career, blending fantasy, horror, and science fiction. It includes stories from 1993's "SPOIL" to the new tale "The Gripes of Wrath," crafted specifically for this anthology. Readers can expect a range of emotions, from amusement to shock, as they explore the unique narratives that have defined Stan's work. Each story promises to entertain and provoke thought, ensuring a captivating reading experience.
Set in a richly crafted fantasy world, this prequel features Stryke, Haskeer, Coilla, and the Wolverines, a fierce mercenary band. The collection includes a novella and two novelettes, showcasing their thrilling and perilous missions. Additionally, it features the award-shortlisted story "The Taken," adding depth to the characters' adventures. Fans of the Orcs series will find exciting new narratives that expand on the lore and action of this captivating universe.
Stan Nicholls brings a note of nostalgia of Heroic fantasy, with his signature storytelling, a tale of heroism and personal growth. One that can be read and re-read, always bringing a smile at the finish. The village of Catterby is beholden to no lord or lady. No one believes Lord Salex Nacandro, a sorcerer from far to the north, could be a threat. They’re wrong. Young warrior Kye Beven lacks confidence. Everyone – except Kye’s friend Dyan – questions how he was ever selected to join the ‘Band’, the elite protectors of the village. But when Catterby is menaced by an emissary of Nacandro, Kye reaches for his bow and steps up to the mark.
Fast moving, tongue-in-cheek and full of sorcery and bloodshed, ORCS BAD BLOOD gives a fresh perspective on the endless war between good and evil The original Orcs trilogy ended with Stryke and his band of Orcs finding the ancestral Orc home hidden in another dimension. ORCS BAD BLOOD will tell the story of their hectic adventures in the other dimensions as they attempt to find peace for their race and escape the ever greedy, savage expansion of mankind.
Powerful new epic fantasy trilogy from Stan Nicholls, the British author of the internationally acclaimed ORCS series. The empires of Rintarah and Gath Tampoor are squared against each other, each continually spying for weaknesses in the other. In the middle huddles the small island state of Bhealfa, ruled by a demented Prince who is obsessed with the idea that he can outrun death. Everywhere, magic underpins the social order. Different classes enjoy different qualities of magic; from meagre charms for the destitute, to grand conjurations impossible to distinguish from reality for the rich. But the most skilful and expensive spells are kept by the authorities and used to control the entire population. Reeth Caldason is among the last of his kind. His people, the Qalochians, a race of natural warriors, were brutally massacred decades ago. Reeth is cursed with immortality, forced to wander the world, seeking revenge for his tribe and a cure for his magical affliction. Under the floating Palace of the mad Prince of Bhealfa he comes across other outlaws and is drawn into the Resistance movement, assisting those who have suffered under the dictatorships of the two massive empires. Reeth
