On the march, around the campfire, and in the taverns, they tell incredible stories about Tarmun Vykers – how he’s never been cut in battle, how he once defeated hundreds of men by himself, how he exterminated an entire people over an insult. These stories make Vykers seem like a god; he is a man, an arrogant, ruthless and bloodthirsty man. And he may be the only thing standing between the human race and utter annihilation at the hands of the mad sorcerer whose name is also his only goal: the End of All Things. Against this backdrop, smaller, lesser folks struggle to fulfill their own destinies, folks like Long Pete, the former gigolo and jack-of-all trades, and Spirk Nessno, the enigmatic, over enthusiastic simpleton. Struggling, too, is the Mender, Aoife, burdened with a secret so dark she is driven to do the unimaginable. Can Tarmun Vykers save them all, or will he simply hasten their demise?
Are you a fan of Grimdark, Joe Abercrombie, Steven Erikson, Glen Cook or George R. R. Martin? You will this book!
The author does not recommend this book for anyone under the age of seventeen, due to violence and mature language and themes.
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If you're a fan of Grimdark, you MUST have this book and its sequels in your library. It's reminiscent of Abercrombie, Erikson or Cook, but has a lot more humor. These are hefty books, but you'll zip through them because of how fun they are.
This first book introduces us to the Reaper, a nasty warrior without equal (and the series' protagonist) who is called upon to destroy a dangerous and insane wizard. The supporting cast of characters is sublime, too!
