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Nicholas Eames
Nicholas Eames is the author of the popular fantasy series Kings of the Wyld. If you enjoy epic adventures with a healthy dose of humor and heart, you'll love his work.
Kings of the Wyld
Synopsis
Once the most feared mercenary band in the land, the members of 'Sands' have long since retired. But when one of their own needs help rescuing his daughter from a besieged city, the old crew must reunite for one last, dangerous mission. It's time for the Kings of the Wyld to get back together for one final, epic tour.
Genres
Characters
Gabriel (Kings of the Wyld)Protagonist
Once "Golden Gabe," the legendary former frontman of the mercenary band Saga, who talks Clay into reuniting the group to rescue his daughter from besieged Castia.
LastleafAntagonist
A Druin who commands the horde besieging Castia, seeking revenge for the extinction of his people.
Larkspur (Kings of the Wyld)Antagonist
A daeva bounty hunter who pursues Saga for much of their journey to Castia.
Arcandius MoogSupporting
Saga's eccentric, aging wizard, coaxed out of his tower to rejoin the band's reunion mission.
Matrick SkulldrummerSupporting
A former Saga rogue now reigning as a king in an unhappy marriage, who abandons his throne to rejoin the band.
David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Newcomer (2018)r/Fantasy Stabby Award for Best Debut Novel (2017)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kings of the Wyld part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Kings of the Wyld is the first book in The Band series. While it tells a complete story with a satisfying conclusion, the subsequent books expand on the world and some characters, making it a good entry point for the series.
What makes Kings of the Wyld stand out from other fantasy novels?
This book is notable for its unique blend of classic high fantasy adventure with a rock-and-roll band aesthetic, where mercenary groups are treated like aging rock stars going on one last tour. It offers a fresh, humorous take on the 'old heroes' trope.