David Gemmell
David Gemmell (1948-2006) was a British fantasy and adventure author. A former journalist, he began writing full-time in 1984. Gemmell's novels are known for their epic scope, memorable characters, and themes of honor, loyalty, and redemption. Notable works include the Drenai series ("Legend," "Waylander"), the Rigante series ("Wolf in Shadow," "The Bloodstone"), and standalone novels such as "White Knight, Black Swan" and "The Guns of Avalon." Gemmell received numerous awards, including the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel (1993) and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (2001). His novels have been praised for their thrilling plots, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. Gemmell's legacy continues to inspire fantasy readers worldwide.
Book Series by David Gemmell
Drenai Saga Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Legend / Against the Horde | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The King Beyond the Gate | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Waylander | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quest for Lost Heroes | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| In the Realm of the Wolf | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Legend of Deathwalker | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winter Warriors | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hero in the Shadows | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Wolf | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Swords of Night and Day | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
Chronological Drenai Saga Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Waylander | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| In the Realm of the Wolf | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hero in the Shadows | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Legend of Deathwalker | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Wolf | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Legend / Against the Horde | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| The King Beyond the Gate | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Quest for Lost Heroes | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winter Warriors | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Swords of Night and Day | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
Drenai Saga: Skilgannon The Damned
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| White Wolf | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Swords of Night and Day | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
Drenai Graphic Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| David Gemmell's Legend (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
Sipstrassi Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ghost King | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Last Sword of Power | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Guardian | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bloodstone | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
Sipstrassi: Jon Shannow Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf in Shadow / The Jerusalem Man | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Guardian | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bloodstone | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
Siptrassi: Stones Of Power Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost King | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Last Sword of Power | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
Sipstrassi Graphic Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf in Shadow: The Graphic Novel | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
Lion Of Macedon Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Lion of Macedon | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Prince | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
The Hawk Queen Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Ironhand's Daughter | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hawk Eternal | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
The Rigante Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Sword in the Storm | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Midnight Falcon | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ravenheart | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stormrider | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Troy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Lord of the Silver Bow | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shield of Thunder | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| Fall of Kings ( With: Stella Gemmell) | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
David Gemmell Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Knights of Dark Renown | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Morningstar | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| White Knight, Black Swan | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dark Moon | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Echoes of the Great Song | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Rhyming Rings | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
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