Legend
David Gemmell's debut and the natural entry point to the Drenai Saga.
Author guide
David Gemmell Books in Order
David Andrew Gemmell (1948–2006) was a British author whose debut novel, Legend, established him as a major writer of heroic fantasy. His fiction includes the Drenai Saga, Stones of Power stories, Jon Shannow novels, Hawk Queen novels, Rigante series, Greek historical novels, and the Troy Trilogy. He also wrote the crime novel White Knight, Black Swan under the pseudonym Ross Harding. His final Troy novel, Fall of Kings, was completed by his wife Stella Gemmell and published posthumously. Rhyming Rings, another crime novel, was also published posthumously.
heroic fantasyhistorical fantasyhistorical fictioncrime fiction
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Sword in the Storm
The opening volume of the Rigante series.
Lion of Macedon
The opening volume of the Greek historical-fantasy sequence.
Lord of the Silver Bow
The opening volume of the Troy Trilogy.
White Knight, Black Swan
A standalone crime novel that does not require knowledge of Gemmell's fantasy settings.
Read in order
Books by series
novel-series · completed
Drenai Saga
A heroic-fantasy series set in the world of Drenai, including stories of Druss the Legend, Waylander, and other recurring heroes.
- 1 LegendAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1984
- 2
The King Beyond the GateAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 1985
- 3
WaylanderAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 1986
- 4
Knights of Dark RenownAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 1989
- 5
Quest for Lost HeroesAmazon ↗Book 5 · novel · 1990
- 6
MorningstarAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 1992
- 7
Waylander II: In the Realm of the WolfAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 1992
- 8
The First Chronicles of Druss the LegendAmazon ↗Book 8 · novel · 1993
- 9
The Legend of DeathwalkerAmazon ↗Book 9 · novel · 1996
- 10
Winter WarriorsAmazon ↗Book 10 · novel · 1996
- 11
Hero in the ShadowsAmazon ↗Book 11 · novel · 2000
- 12
White WolfAmazon ↗Book 12 · novel · 2003
- 13
The Swords of Night and DayAmazon ↗Book 13 · novel · 2004
novel-series · completed
Stones of Power
The overarching Sipstrassi setting, in which magical Stones of Power connect fantasy, historical, and modern-world stories.
- 1
Ghost KingAmazon ↗Book 1 · novel · 1988
- 2
Last Sword of PowerAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 1988
- 3 Knights of Dark RenownAmazon ↗
Book 3 · novel · 1989
- 4 MorningstarAmazon ↗
Book 4 · novel · 1992
- 5 Lion of MacedonAmazon ↗
Book 5 · novel · 1990
- 6
Dark PrinceAmazon ↗Book 6 · novel · 1991
- 7
Wolf in ShadowAmazon ↗Book 7 · novel · 1987
- 8
The Last GuardianAmazon ↗Book 8 · novel · 1989
- 9
BloodstoneAmazon ↗Book 9 · novel · 1994
novel-series · completed
Jon Shannow Trilogy
The post-apocalyptic Stones of Power trilogy following the gunfighter Jon Shannow, also known as the Jerusalem Man.
novel-series · completed
Greek Series
Historical fantasy novels focused on the Greek world and the warrior-historian Parmenion.
novel-series · completed
Hawk Queen Series
A two-volume heroic-fantasy series centered on Sigarni and the clans of the Rigante lands.
novel-series · completed
Rigante
A four-volume historical fantasy series following the Rigante people across generations and changing eras.
novel-series · completed
Troy Trilogy
A historically inspired retelling of the Trojan War and the lives of its principal figures.
Outside the series
