The Tyranny Of The Night

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Another entry from the always awesome Glen Cook, a new almost mystical figure in the fantasy world with his genre defining work The Black Company which pretty much helped birth the entire grimdark movement and inspired a generation of the best authors in the genre.His newer work The Tyranny of the Night is a lot more 'epic' in scope than The Black Company and I would say quit a bit darker. It's through and through grimdark and even merges strong elements of horror. The story is basically about a world infested by 'The Dark' creatures and monsters of myth that haunt the shadowy places of the world. One man, a soldier, proves these immortal creatures can be killed and this sets off a chain of events that has the kingdom's of the world uniting to fight The Dark.As a whole, this tale reminds me quite a bit of Scott R Bakker's The Darkness That Comes Before. If you like dark, gritty military fantasy, you'll very much enjoy The Tyranny of the Night series. My major complaint with this series is the weakness of the characters -- there are for the most part not very complex and you never really get to know them or relate to them, only 'read about' their exploits, almost from a third person narrative. It's not a character-driven fantasy but more of an event-driven one. And the series has gotten confusing as hell with all the different kingdoms, empires, jaw-breaking names, and obtuse plots within plots; if you can understand where it's all going, you are a smarter man then me.Still, if you want some serious military fantasy soaked in grimdark, this is a series to read.

About the Author

Cook, Glen

Glen Cook is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is perhaps best known for his series "The Black Company," which follows a group of mercenaries as they navigate a dark and gritty world full of political intrigue, magic, and violence.Cook's writing style is often praised for its realism and attention to detail, as well as its use of unconventional narrative techniques. He is known for his ability to create complex and morally ambiguous characters, as well as his skill at building immersive and believable worlds.In addition to "The Black Company," Cook has written a number of other novels and series, including the "Dread Empire" series, the "Garrett, P.I." series, and the "Instrumentalities of the Night" series. He has also worked as a freelance writer and editor in the gaming industry, contributing to a number of popular role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons.Overall, Cook is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of science fiction and fantasy literature, known for his gritty and realistic approach to the genre.

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The Tyranny Of The Night

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About the Author

Cook, Glen

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