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Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow [Hardcover]

David Gemmell
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1 Sep 2005 Troy
Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Hellkaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce Independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge. In Troy they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall. It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes. In Lord of the Silver Bow, the first in an epic trilogy, David Gemmell combines vivid characterization with a wealth of historical detail in a compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war.


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  • Hardcover: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (1 Sep 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0593052196
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593052198
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 384,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A compelling tapestry of action, adventure, deceit and jealousy. A must for all fans of historical fiction and epic adventure. -- Aberdeen Evening Express

A powerful, page-turning series encompassing the Trojan war ... packed with high adventure, vivid characters and fascinating historical detail. -- Birmingham Independent

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Compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war by Sunday Times bestselling David Gemmell. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 25 Oct 2006
Format:Hardcover
Having just read D.Eddings Malloeran, I was scratching my head for what to read when my father lent me this. It was my first David Gemmell book and what can I say but wow. You just cannot put this book down. The character development is second to none. You are drawn into their world of brutal fighting, murder and intrigue with a sense longing for the time of heroes. Even the main characters enemies are explored and their voices heard through the authors brilliant writings.

I found this such a fine detailed book but also extremely easy to read. Some fantasy novels have a habit of stretching things too far and too deep into their complexitites but Gemmell seems to strike the perfect balance. I loved this book so much that I bought the second in this series, Troy:Shield of Thunder, before I finshed it. Having just finished that in a record time for myself of 2 days(3 kids and full time job not withstanding) I feel myself yearning for more. In my opinion the second is even better than the first.That deserves a wowee!!

Sadly, David Gemmell passed away this year at the age of 57 before completing the final installment Troy:Fall of Kings. I feel totally selfish in my yearning for this book, which is to be completed by his wife. I did not know of this author before 3 weeks ago and yet I feel genuinely saddened at the loss of such a talent.

In a nutshell, these books have impressed me so much I will buy this one for myself and continue to buy David Gemmell until I have read all his books. I have yet to see a bad review of a single one. Get it, you won't be disapointed.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By ihsan
Format:Hardcover
Being a fan of the epic fantasy genre - the likes of George RR Martin, JV Jones, and Robert Jordan - I hadn't read too many of David Gemmell's books prior to meeting him and having this, his new book, signed. But from the moment I started reading it I found it captivating.

I was familiar with the heroic nature of Gemmell's characters, such as the legendary Druss, and I found that several of the characters in "Lord of the Silver Bow" are of similar mould. But I can see how much better Gemmell has become since those early days: this is a much more intricate and complex book, but one that never confuses, and manages to weave together many storylines to give each character a great depth and uniqueness.

There's plenty of gritty action, romance, some historical background, political wrangling, backstabbing and betrayal, but above all the greatness of Gemmell's writing is in his ability to capture that strong emotional moment - where you feel for a downtrodden youngster, or sympathise with a misunderstood outcast, cheer for the brave victor, laugh at the outragious stories of a wisened old veteran, or weep for a fallen hero. Gemmell captures all that, but at no point do you sense that it feels contrived or implausible.

The quality of Gemmell's writing is measured, deliberate, and solid - highly descriptive yet econimical, rarely wasting time, and as a result this book of some 475 pages moves along at a fast pace. The only - minor - complaint is the inclusion of two or three awful one-liners that seem entirely out of place, but that takes nothing away from the book as a whole and the 5-star rating is thoroughly deserved....

I read this while waiting (5 years!) for George Martin's new book "A Feast For Crows" and I can honestly and gladly say that David Gemmell is rising up there, to be amongst the very best, and I eagerly await the second novel in his amazing trilogy of Troy. Read more ›

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68 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
Famed more for his fantasy work, most notably his Drenai Series and his recent Rigante Quartet, David Gemmell surprised a number of people when he announced that he had ".....nursed a secret yen to write a novel about Troy." And that it was going to be the project that he would be working on for the next 3-4 years, culminating in a trilogy based on Homer's Epic.

When this information made its way to fans of his previous work, a great number of questions came flooding in from around the world, such as : How is he going to do this? Will he depart the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre in favour of Historical Fiction, and if he did would this novel have the classic trademarks of his other tales that have won him fans the world over? Other questions sprouted from that one acorn and left others wondering if he would have perhaps been better writing it under a pseudonym such as he did with White Knight, Black Swan and to keep writing the novels that the fans want. Or perhaps more worryingly, considering the recent plethora of films and novels connected to the ancient past, would this novel be something that would be better consigned to Pandora's box never to see the light of day?

All these questions and more needed answers but on a personal level, the Troy Trilogy is perhaps something that I've been hoping he would tackle since I read Lion of Macedon as well as Dark Prince, his previous excursions set in the time of Alexander and Phillip II of Macedon. Troy which has so oft been hinted at in previous novels (Ghost King, Last Sword of Power) has obviously held a fascination with him for a number of years and to be honest is something that to many people will have been crying out for an author like David to tackle....

But what does this novel have that will attract the public to part with their cash?
As usual with Gemmell's work the writing is crisp and whilst informative with some basic facts, required to give the reader an understanding into the worlds workings, it doesn't overload them, making them lose interest with the way the novel is expanding. The tale also moves at its own pace and as such the author isn't rushing into events that could well see the reader singled out and left wondering, "Why did that happen?" Or "What does it mean?" Allowing them to draw their own conclusions around the events surrounding the principle characters as well as giving them a greater understanding of how they ply their livelihoods. In fact, pace wise, it moves at the speed of the waves, sometimes quickly, whilst at other times at a more sedate pace, allowing each chapter to unfold to the reader as of they also a member of the expedition, sailing the "great green" side by side with the heroes of ancient history, giving them the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of ancestors thousands of years in the past.

This tale, I feel marks a change in his writing and as such will win him more fans the world over, not only does it keep the loyal followers of David's writing happy with the way in which he bridges the genres but it also offers something a little different in respect to the hero. Although a hero to all, Helikaon (The Golden One) show's a darker side to his personality, something that we've only ever seen in the reverse, a bad guy going good. Through this novel the reader is allowed a glimpse into the darker side of humanity, to see the reverse and as such its refreshing that a writer is prepared to do something that will perhaps shock a great many but also allows the human, emotional side to show through the characters loss. For me that particular scene in the novel more than justifies the cost and as such, with the way the novel finishes makes sure that a great many others will clamour to follow the latest antihero on his next voyage.

It is for this reason he has become perhaps one of the most popular British writers in the world today. Each character has had an incredible amount of time put into their development, allowing the reader to see the full three dimensional emotional character rather than a plain two dimensions, that make the obvious difference between a farcical cartoon stereotype and the heroes to which we are presented by Gemmell. In my opinion, it is this that everyone clamours for and as such will continue Gemmell's reign at the top of the Fantasy tree for many years to come. I await the chance to sail the "great green" again with Helikaon in Shield of Thunder. Read more ›

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4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Gemmell
A little slow but once it gets going it is great. GEMMELL builds characters of real substance with ease. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kevin boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of the silver bow.
Superb read,action all the way.could not put the book down,highly recommend.can not wait to start the next novel in the series.
Published 2 months ago by James Cullen.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Excellent characters and just simply a good book for all Gemmel fans. So much so that I'll be picking up shield of thunder straight away!
Published 4 months ago by Christopher Rees
5.0 out of 5 stars Try Lord of the Silver bow 1
Excellent author and as I have read most of what he wrote will have to find another author to start reading
Published 6 months ago by Frankie Andreou
1.0 out of 5 stars Kindle got it wrong
I bought this book as it's one of my favourite stories and I own a hard copy but as I travel a lot I thought it would be worth buying again on kindle. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Craig
3.0 out of 5 stars David Gemmell's last trilogy
It's sad to think that David will never again entertain with his captivating words. Troy Lord of the Silver Bow is the first in a trilogy, he incorporates the myth of Troy and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Servo
5.0 out of 5 stars Not the trojan saga as you know it
I loved this! Gemmel has taken the key points of the Illiad and converted it into an amazing story that is almost unrecognizable from the ancient story, but no less a masterpiece. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tom_Farrier
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind bogglingly good!!
I could not put this book down! The introduction and development of characters is uncanningly good, each character possessing a depth and history that is unique and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Beckstarrr
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Author
I wanted something as good as Conn Igguldens series on Genghis Khan, and David Gemmell does it with TROY. Maybe not as historically rich but intelligent and readable. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. F. Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational writing!
As a young author, my work had been compared to David Gemmell by several different people, and so naturally I had to give his work a go. Read more
Published 15 months ago by S. A. Swaffington
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