Grunts

by Mary Gentle

Overview

An orc is a fireplug of a fighting machine made of muscle, hide, talon, and tusk, with a villainous disposition and a mean sense of humor. And, of course, an orc is a poor dumb grunt—the much abused foot soldier in the Horde of Darkness.

The usual last battle of Good against Evil is about to begin, and Orc Captain Ashnak and his war band know exactly what to expect. The forces of Light are outnumbered, full of headstrong hero's devoid of tactics, but the Light's still going to win. Orcs will die by the thousands, and no one cares. Not even the Nameless Necromancer who hired them...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451454539
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/1995
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	464
Sales rank:	508,250
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.78(h) x 1.22(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Mary Gentle has written eight books, including Grunts and Ash: A Secret History, which have won critical acclaim from science fiction and fantasy authors and critics alike. She's completed two master's degrees amd is an expert sword fighter. She resides in England.

What People are Saying About This

Dan Nicholls

Occupies roughly the same territory as Harry Harrison's Bill the Galactic Hero...moves at a good clip and provides a hefty measure of gags.