David Gemmell

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David Gemmell


Born
in London, England, The United Kingdom
August 01, 1948

Died
July 28, 2006

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Influences
Louis Lamour, J.R.R. Tolkien, Stan Lee


David Andrew Gemmell was a bestselling British author of heroic fantasy. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. He went on to write over thirty novels. Best known for his debut, Legend, Gemmell's works display violence, yet also explores themes in honour, loyalty and redemption. With over one million copies sold, his work continues to sell worldwide. ...more

Average rating: 4.26 · 284,898 ratings · 8,836 reviews · 186 distinct worksSimilar authors
Legend (The Drenai Saga, #1)

4.26 avg rating — 34,292 ratings — published 1984 — 69 editions
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Waylander (The Drenai Saga #3)

4.29 avg rating — 20,919 ratings — published 1986 — 57 editions
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Lord of the Silver Bow (Tro...

4.34 avg rating — 15,594 ratings — published 2005 — 55 editions
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The King Beyond the Gate (T...

4.14 avg rating — 15,481 ratings — published 1985 — 62 editions
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The First Chronicles of Dru...

4.36 avg rating — 12,477 ratings — published 1993 — 44 editions
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Sword in the Storm (The Rig...

4.30 avg rating — 12,438 ratings — published 1998 — 36 editions
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Shield of Thunder (Troy, #2)

4.38 avg rating — 11,088 ratings — published 2006 — 44 editions
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Fall of Kings (Troy, #3)

4.41 avg rating — 10,627 ratings — published 2007 — 41 editions
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White Wolf (The Drenai Saga...

4.31 avg rating — 10,822 ratings — published 2003 — 43 editions
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Quest for Lost Heroes (The ...

4.13 avg rating — 10,306 ratings — published 1986 — 43 editions
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Knights of Dark Renown Morningstar Waylander In the Realm of the Wolf Hero in the Shadows The First Chronicles of Dru... The Legend of Deathwalker
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Legend The King Beyond the Gate Waylander Quest for Lost Heroes In the Realm of the Wolf The First Chronicles of Dru... The Legend of Deathwalker
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Lord of the Silver Bow Shield of Thunder Fall of Kings
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Sword in the Storm Midnight Falcon Ravenheart Stormrider
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Quotes by David Gemmell  (?)
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“Trust your instincts, and make judgements on what your heart tells you. The heart will not betray you.”
David Gemmell, Fall of Kings

“Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.”
David Gemmell, Shield of Thunder

“We make choices everyday, some of them good, some of them bad. And - if we are strong enough - we live with the consequences.”
David Gemmell

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