Determined warriors, hideous creatures, wicked sorceries, tricksy villains and cunning lovers abound as fantasy’s finest imaginations do their best and their worst...In November 2013, NewCon Press released Legends: Stories in Honour of David Gemmell. We are now delighted to unveil a second volume of original stories from some of the world’s leading fantasy authors written in honour of one of the genre’s greats. As before, Legends II will act in part as a fundraiser for the David Gemmell Awards. Contents1.Introduction – Stan Nicholls2.The Blessed and the Cursed – Gav Thorpe3.A Rescue – Mark Lawrence4.The Lowest Place – Edward Cox5.The Giant’s Lady – Rowena Cory Daniells 6.An Oath Given – John Gwynne7.The Singer – Stella Gemmell8.Sandrunners – Anthony Ryan9.Smokestack Lightning – Gavin Smith10.Oak – Lou Morgan11.An Owl in Moonlight – Freda Warrington12.Heaven of Animals – John Hornor Jacobs13.The Iron Wolves: Retribution – Andy Remic14.About the Authors