Glen Cook (born July 9, 1944) is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, best known for his series The Black Company, a dark military fantasy that follows the adventures of an elite mercenary unit, and Garrett P.I. about a hardboiled detective in a fantasy world, blending elements of mystery and fantasy. Born in New York City, he grew up in northern California and served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1972. He attended the Clarion Writer's Workshop in 1970, which helped launch his...
The Black Company
The Black Company
Synopsis
In a world where the Lady's power is a source of both salvation and terror, the hardened soldiers of the Black Company fight for coin, their loyalties tested by prophecy. They are mercenaries, accustomed to the grim realities of war and the moral ambiguities of their profession. Now, a prophecy speaks of a White Rose, a symbol of hope, and the Company must find her, potentially altering the fate of all humankind.
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The Black CompanyMass Market Paperback, 1992
320 pages
Tor FantasyLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808125213995 editions available
