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'Has pace, conviction and gritty resolute vitality...The result is a book that will be enjoyed by Tolkien fans' TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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The Knights of the Gabala, legendary protectors of the Nine Duchies, have disappeared through a demon-haunted gateway between worlds. Only one held back - Manannan, whose every instinct told him to stay. Now he is the Coward Knight, and in torment. Murder and black magic beset the Duchies. As the storm clouds of war gather, Manannan rides to the Forest of the Ocean and prepares to face his darkest fears. For he must ride through the same gate and seek out his vanished companions. And the secret he will learn there will tear his soul apart ... --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Gemmell book, May 23 2004

By	General Pete (SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KNIGHTS OF DARK RENOWN (Paperback)

This really resembles the Dreni serise in a lot of ways but hey I like it because of the charecters particularly Groundsill and that it proves Gemmell can write a good book and map it up in a single volume and the style doesn't loss any of its punch.

Its a great book good agianst evil all of that and vampires even make an appearance. If you can get the book on CD there is even an interview with Gemmell that explians why he put in the Nomad sub-plot it is quite touching.

Overall-Must read

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4.0 out of 5 stars more good gemmell, not the best, May 6 2002

By	Clint Smith "silversmith_99" (stillwater, oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knights of Dark Renown (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is a good example of a story that was almost but not quite fully developed. The feel of the world is solid Gemmel but it lacks a little of the character development you expect. The magic system seemed a little cliched, (colors red,black etc..) and the ending, after much buildup seemed much too rushed considering this book seems to lack a little in length. Still if your a Gemmell fand and need a fix between newer installments read this by all means and if you are looking for a simple and very good fantasy book that isnt part of a multi-part series give this a look, but if you havent read anything else by this author I suggest you start with Waylander or the stones of power series.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Uninspired compared to other works of Gemmels', Jan 4 2002

By	Eric V. Garrison (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Knights of Dark Renown (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is one of Gemmel's worst. Gemmel started out in his career with the excellent book Legend, and followed up with the excellent Stones of Power Series. In between all this he wrote some mediocre books, if not bad. The character development is nowhere to be seen in this book, and the plot barely involves the main character from the back of the book. There are too many characters and too many situations involved at once, which causes the books meager plot to suffer.

Gemmel, like the great sci fi writer George R Martin, likes to give all his characters a realistic, if not political spin. in this book it has become quite cliched. Main characters hate one another nothing more than the reason that they're just plain there. Necessary development is shortened in weak flashbacks and uneven skips in the plot. The conclusion is abrupt, and quite unsatisfying. As the supposed "main character" isn't really in it. A sentence or two is his conclusion. For a good Gemmel book, try Morningstar or a John Shannow book. Avoid this one at all costs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the most spellbinding book in the fantasy Genre
Written in true authentic Gemmell Style- accompanied by its usual entourage of heroes, comes this fantastic 'unputdownable' read. Read more

Published on Sep 25 2001 by Raphael Oleandrosso

4.0 out of 5 stars A fast moving tale with an ending that demands more
The characters in the book are much less the ideals, tainted with everything from cowardice to lust to greed. Read more

Published on Feb 23 2001 by snowy

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic
In an age where fantasy novels tend to be droning multi-volume imitations of J.R.R. Tolkien (Robert Jordan's _Wheel of Time_ series anyone? Read more

Published on Nov 16 2000 by W. H. Jamison, Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars A novel that transcends genre.
I read fantasy novels infrequently and had never before encountered David Gemmll. The book has the usual fantasy trappings: knights in shining armor; duels to the death; mystics... Read more

Published on Aug 25 2000 by K. Crawford

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic Gemmell Novel
This was the first book by David Gemmell that i ever read and i couldn't have chosen a better book to start with. Read more

Published on July 27 2000 by Talia Ligen

5.0 out of 5 stars The Master of fantasy novel!
"Knights od Dark Renown"is another little master-piece from the greatest fantasy novel writer of our times. Read more

Published on Mar 10 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Expertly Carved.
This is one of his best books, really moving and clever. The characters come alive and you can almost feel them. Excellent.

Published on Nov 12 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A master piece of modern fiction
Knights is one in a long line of books that undoubtedly place David Gemmell among the elite of authors that write fiction. Read more

Published on Aug 23 1998 by stevenp@elmorine.demon.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Gemmell at his best
After Lion of Macedon, my fave Gemmell book. With no obvious links to his other books "Dark Renown" has a magic system all its own and a set of startlingly well-drawn... Read more

Published on July 10 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, outstanding and heart stopping
"Knights" is the best book I have ever read. I just started reading David Gemmels work and so for it has been one incredible ride. Read more

Published on Jun 21 1998

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