The Jewel In The Skull
Description
This book is set amongst the fighting in an alternate Europe where the evil mages of the Empire of Grand Britain are overrunning Europe. Dorian Hawkmoon, the Duke of Koln, faces orthnicopter flying machines, men in beast masks, and genetically modified war beasts. The Jewel is implanted in Dorian's forehead in order to control him, but he manages to breaks free, and so begins the series of Hawkmoon and his allies against a seemingly unstoppable army reminiscent of Nazi Germany.
Why it's on the list
The Jewel in the Skull is quite an interesting story. Moorcock introduces us to a world that we find more than a little familiar and shows us a hero who is most definitely worth following. You will be eager to start the next book in this series.
They don't throw around the title of "legendary" for no reason, fantasy fans should read more Michael Moorcock. He is simply one of the best writers ever.
Read if you like
Allegory. Alternate speculative history.
About the Author
Other Books by Moorcock, Michael
Elric Of Melniboné
The Sailor On The Seas Of Fate
The Weird Of The White Wolf
The Bane Of The Black Sword
Stormbringer
Elric At The End Of Time
The Fortress Of The Pearl
The Revenge Of The Rose
Elric Of Melnibone
The Vanishing Tower
The Vanishing Tower
The Warlord Of The Air
The Steel Tsar
Elric Of Melniboné
Elric At The End Of Time
The Revenge Of The Rose
Gloriana (1979)
1979: Gloriana
Stormbringer
The Weird Of The White Wolf
The Vanishing Tower
Elric At The End Of Time
The Fortress Of The Pearl
The Dreamthief's Daughter
The Skrayling Tree: The Albino In America
The Bane Of The Black Sword
Elric Of Melniboné
Elric At The End Of Time
The Revenge Of The Rose
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