An epic and bloody fantasy told from the perspective of fantasy's traditional enemy. The 1st in a sweeping new fantasy epic that tells the story of fantasy's traditional enemy for the 1st time. For Stryke and his fellow orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his fellow orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his fellow Orcs the arrival of man has seen the end of their world. But now it is time for Stryke and his warband to take control of their destiny and fight for a future for them and all Orcs. Stryke, his 2 sargeants, the dwarf Jup and the rest of his warband embark on a quest for the 5 pieces of an artefact that will overturn the world, and open a gate to new worlds. Fighting for a master they do not trust, hated by all, the Orcs must rely on all their bravery and natural toughness.
- ISBN10 1857985575
- ISBN13 9781857985573
- Publish Date 11 March 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 22 July 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Gollancz
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 352
- Language English