Dave Duncan

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About the Author

Writes fantasy novels. Also writes under the name of Ken Hood.

His email address is [email protected].

Books

The Seventh Sword

1. The Reluctant Swordsman (May 1988, ISBN 0-345-35291-2, Del Rey)
2. The Coming of Wisdom (August 1988, ISBN 0-345-35292-0, Del Rey)
3. The Destiny of the Sword (December 1988, ISBN 0-345-35293-9, Del Rey)

- Wallie Smith is transported to the world of the Goddess, where he has to become Shonsu the master Swordsman.

A Man of His Word

1. Magic Casement (December 1990, ISBN 0-345-36628-X, Del Rey)
2. Faery Lands Forlorn (April 1991, ISBN 0-345-36629-8, Del Rey)
3. Perilous Seas (July 1991, ISBN 0-345-36630-1, Del Rey)
4. Emperor and Clown (January 1992, ISBN 0-345-36631-X, Del Rey)

- Follows the story of Rap the stable boy, who knows a magic word that makes him the only subject of the small kingdom of Krasnegar who can save it from an invasion by Nordland raiders. Great story of Rap's quest that takes him to all corners of his world, and gather the power to save his beloved Princess Inos.

A Handful of Men

1. The Cutting Edge (October 1992, ISBN 0-345-37896-2 & 0-345-38167-X, Del Rey)
2. Upland Outlaws (April 1993, ISBN 0-345-38797-0 & 0-345-38477-6, Del Rey)
3. The Stricken Field (September 1993, ISBN 0-345-37898-9 & 0-345-38874-7, Del Rey)
4. The Living God (April 1994, ISBN 0-345-37899-7 & 0-345-38878-X, Del Rey)

- Continues the story of Rap, who no longer has his great magical powers but must overcome an all powerful Coven of Sorcerers bent on revenge.

The Great Game

1. Past Imperative (October 1995, ISBN 0-668-14361-X & 0-380-78129-8, Avon)
2. Present Tense (November 1996, ISBN 0-380-97325-1 & 0-380-78130-1, Avon)
3. Future Indefinite (August 1997, ISBN 0-380-97586-6 & 0-380-78131-X, Avon)

- New fantasy series. Young English public schoolboy Edward Exeter wants to join the call of his country and do his bit as the First World War begins. Another world interrupts Edwards life and forces him to flee to there. Edward must use his powers, derived from being a "stranger" in that world, to regain control on his life. Very good.

The Kings Blades

1. The Gilded Chain (November 1998, ISBN 0-380-97460-6 & 0-380-79126-9, Avon) - The story of Durandal the Blade, who's legendary life makes him the greatest Blade ever. Blades are magically enhanced swordsmen who are bound to a person as the ultimate bodyguards.
2. Lord of the Fire Lands (October 1999, ISBN 0-380-97461-4, Avon)
3. Sky of Swords (c.2000)

The Kings Daggers

1. Sir Stalwart (November 1999, ISBN 0-380-80098-5, Avon)

Set in the world created in the series "The Kings Blades", but with a lighter tone. Young adult content.

The Omar Books

The Reaver Road (August 1992, ISBN 0-345-37481-9)
Hunters Haunt (April 1995, ISBN 0-345-38459-8)

Others

Strings (February 1990, ISBN 0-345-36191-1)
Hero! (May 1991, ISBN 0-345-37179-8)
The Cursed (May 1995, ISBN 0-345-32851-4 & 0-345-38952-2, Del Rey)
Daughter of Troy (May 1998, ISBN 0-380-79353-9 Trade paper, Avon) - by Sarah B. Franklin.
West of January (August 1989, ISBN 0-345-35836-8)
Shadow (November 1987, ISBN 0-345-34274-7)
A Rose-Red City (April 1987, ISBN 0-345-34098-1)
Demon Knight (as Ken Hood) - Interesting novel, set in 1500's Italy. Scottish outlaw Tobias Longdirk is put together one of the best mercenary units in Italy, fighting for various city states. Tobias's advantage is the "hob" demon which is lodged in his mind, and makes him the only person able to fight the all-conquering demon possessed Nevil the Fiend. Nevil is about to invade Italy, and Toby must work to unite all of Italy's city states to oppose him.

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