Kell Kressia is a legend, a celebrity, a hero. Aged just seventeen, he set out on an epic quest with a band of wizened fighters to slay the Ice Lich and save the world. He returned victorious, but alone. Ten years have passed and Kell lives a quiet life, while stories of his heroism are told in taverns all across the land. But now a new terror has arisen in the north - something has taken up residence in the Lich's abandoned castle beyond the Frozen Circle, and the ice is beginning to creep south once more. For the second time, Kell is called upon to take up his famous sword, Slayer, and battle the forces of darkness. But he has a terrible secret. Kell was never a hero - he was just lucky. Everyone puts their faith in Kell the Legend, but he's just a coward who has no intention of risking his life for anyone... File Under: Fantasy [ Holding Out for a Hero | When the Going Gets Tough... | Band Together | Till Death ]

About the Author
Stephen Aryan is the author of the Age of Darkness and Age of Dread trilogies. His first novel, Battlemage, was a finalist for the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for best debut fantasy novel. It also won the inaugural Hellfest Inferno Award in France. He has previously written a comic book column and reviews for Tor.com. In addition, he has self-published and kickstarted his own comics.

Reviews
"Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy."
"Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the melee."
"I really enjoyed this book."
"Sparkling action sequences punctuate keen dialogue and a journey full of colour and interest."
"A great fantasy tale."
"A knockout"
"Magnificent...Exactly the sort of breathless adventure we need after a lockdown year"
"Sure to please fantasy readers"



Book Information
ISBN 9780857668882
Author Stephen Aryan
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Angry Robot
Publisher Watkins Media Limited