Fantasy novelist David Gemmell, best known for stories such as Legend and Waylander, has died at the age of 57.It's always sad to hear that someone has passed away. It always feels especially tragic when a writer or other artist passes because they contribute so much to our lives. I haven't had the chance to pick up any of David's books yet, but they've been on my list a while now. He has had a prolific career and I'll have plenty of material to get to know him through. In print, at least, he's attained the kind of immortality most writers dream of.
Gemmell had heart bypass surgery two weeks ago and appeared to be making a good recovery, according to his publisher Transworld.
His career began in 1984 with Legend, a tale of a fortress under siege. He wrote 30 novels in total.
Transworld managing director Larry Finlay said Gemmell was "writing at the peak of his powers".
Source BBC
All fantasy, he wrote about characters larger than life in a free easy style that made you want to read more. (Although he does have a propensity for seiges)
If there ever was a better writer of the heroic adventure/fantasy, I have yet to find them.
Pick up "Druss the Legend" and try to put it down.