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by David Gemmell (Author), Stella Gemmell (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi Books (24 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552151130
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552151139
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth." - "Conn Iggulden"

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Darkness falls on the Great Green, and the Ancient World is fiercely divided. On the killing fields outside the golden city of Troy, forces loyal to the Mykene King mass. Among them is Odysseus, fabled storyteller and reluctant ally to the Mykene, who knows that he must soon face his former friends in deadly combat. Within the city, the Trojan king waits. Ailing and bitter, his hope is pinned on two heroes: his favourite son Hektor, and the dread Helikaon who will wreak terrible vengeance for the death of his wife at Mykene hands. War has been declared. As enemies, who are also kinsmen, are filled with bloodlust, they know that many of them will die, and that some will become heroes: heroes who will live for ever in a story that will echo down the centuries.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Maintained., 23 Aug 2007
By Gareth Wilson "drosdelnoch2" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Troy: Fall Of Kings (Hardcover)
When David died last year this was the novel that many fans never thought would see the light of day as he'd only written 70-80,000 words before passing away. Yet the publishers had every faith that his wife, Stella, would complete the novel and do so in such a way that it would please not only the fans but be a fitting tribute to the man who was Britain's King of Heroic Fantasy.

Yet many doubted that the quality that they'd come to expect would either A) be maintained or B) achieved by a novice author. That said however Stella had conducted the research for the series as it was always something that David hated doing and due to the complications of his personal health at the time he'd left a chapter by chapter plan for how he saw the novel proceeding to its conclusion.

So what can be said about this novel? Is it as many would ascertain "a cash in" on the authors name or does it stand on its own feet?

Whilst many will feel reluctant to pick up David's final work as he's an author that they grew up with such as myself, I really couldn't tell where David left off and Stella began, a sign of a person who had so engrossed herself in her husbands work that she seems to know exactly how to phrase things as well as keep to the themes promised to many of the fans. Whilst certain critics will always complain at the way in which the tale of Troy has been adapted by this newest incarnation for not sticking to the "Homerian" account, I can only applaud the changes to fit the authors style, purely for what many will see as a simplistic reasoning, Homer was a Storyteller like Odysseus within the tale and who are authors today but weavers of modern myths, each adapting the tale for their audience.

Within the pages are hints that this is indeed the tale that David longed to write for many years with nods to scenes earlier explored within other novels to see how well they would work not only from a strategic standpoint but to make sure that it worked well for the reader. This is not only a tale to love for a modern fan but could be no more than a fitting tribute to the "Legend" who is now the "King Beyond the Gate." Well written, lovingly crafted, excellently executed with a high enough body count to keep even the most blood thirsty fan happy. A true tale of all the virtues emulated throughout David's career and the reasoning behind the trilogy will no doubt assert itself to the readers as characters they've grown to love in previous installments meet their faiths pantheon when the gods decree. I can only congratulate Stella for her skill in completing the tale and would also like to offer the stick to poke the critic's eyeballs with.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fall Of A Legend, 9 Oct 2007
By Mr. Paul S. Hammond "Paul Waylander" (Durham, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Troy: Fall Of Kings (Hardcover)
Well...word's almost fail me as I write this. Not only have i read every book ever released by David Gemmell, and the last being finished by his talented Wife Stella, I can now believe without a doubt Gemmell was the finest writer I've ever known.

This last trilogy had me year's ago when it was released, I preordered every new part to the series and only finishing the final book Fall Of King's mere minutes ago, its with almost a tear in my eye to say there will be no more, Fall Of King's in my eyes was the perfect title for David Gemmell for he was the King of writing.

I urge anyone who hasnt read this book, the trilogy as a whole, or any of David's books,to do so, you will not be disapointed. It has everything you need like action in the form's of mass battle's across the Scamander, to Hector's one on one fight's with Anchilles. The sense of bravery,loyalty,loss,happiness and the feeling that you know the character's so closely you feel their triumphs and pain like your own. I wont mention any spoiler's, I wouldnt want to spoil such a wonder to the eyes to read.

It is with a heavy heart I finish this, but to you David Gemmell, you truly were the King of storytelling, im sure Odysseus would agree!
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This novel is bittersweet, 25 Nov 2007
This review is from: Troy: Fall Of Kings (Hardcover)
David delivered FALL OF KINGS to his editor the day before he went into the hospital, taking the story up to the final siege. He had discussed the storyline with Stella who has been deeply involved with the research and creation of the trilogy since its inception. He left behind him a chapter by chapter plan as to how each character should develop and how he saw the final novel ending. This is bittersweet news.
I'm delighted that his fans will be able to see the end of this series in the way DG would have wanted but it just underlines that we won't be seeing anymore from the great man. If you missed one of his prior releases, go and read the books in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars TROJAN WAR TRILOGY; BOOKS 1,2 and 3
I decided to buy all three books at the same time and I haven`t been disappointed at all, This is a very well written series and even book 3 where Stella Gemmell took over the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Lacey

5.0 out of 5 stars First book I have read from this author
I picked up a copy of this book from a charity shop and have to say it was a very good read. Only now after reading the other reviews on here do I appreciate why there were two... Read more
Published 5 months ago by The Doctor

5.0 out of 5 stars Different but still great
It's almost possible to see the difference in the pages written by the great man himself - but still a great read and although his wife's contribution is not the same - I'd still... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Road Warrior

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book - A Fantastic Trilogy
Fresh from reading Conn Iggulden's Lords of the Bow. I was handed the first in this trilogy of books. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Joss E. Coulton

3.0 out of 5 stars Hats off to Stella Gemmell, but I mourn the loss of the master as a void opens in the climax of his greatest work
First of all, I must emphasize my respect for what Stella Gemmell set about doing. The task must have been truly immense for a woman and a wife to attempt to complete a novel so... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. M. G. Bendellali-sinnott

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book / trilogy
Not being a David Gemmell fan and not knowing he died before finishing the third book, My expectations were not that high. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr David J Osborne

4.0 out of 5 stars A fitting conclusion?
I realise that the last part in this absorbing triolgy had to be finsihed off by Stella Gemmell following David's untimely death. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Michael Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars A bold literary feat
Homer, Aeschylus, Virgil, and other literary giants wrote on the end of Troy. Kudos to David and Stella Gemmell for having risked comparison to them. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ventura Angelo

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment
I am a huge David Gemmell fan and thought the first two Troy books were excellent. Unfortunately with the third you can tell where his wife/ghost writer took over, as all of a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Philip Mcginness

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!
This is book, and indeed a trilogy ,that deserves many more than the 5 stars Amazon allow me to award. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gary Austin

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