David G. Hartwell and Jacob Weisman’s unbeatable selection of top-notch stories THE SWORD & SORCERY ANTHOLOGY is a Kindle Daily Deal for Monday, August 26.

For today only, the ebook is available for just $1.99!

“This is an unbeatable selection from classic to modern, and each story brings its A game.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Blood will flow, heads will roll, dragons will soar, and the dead shall rise. Journey to ancient cities ruled by sinister mages, storm-tossed seas where monsters dwell, mysterious towers full of ancient secrets, and dark dungeons with untold treasures. From Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian to George R. R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire, join the legendary heroes and villains in nineteen epic adventures that are sure to bring out the barbarian in you.

Anti-hero Elric infiltrates a band of mercenaries to match wits with a powerful sorcerer. With her trio of dragons, Daenerys Stormbringer makes a fool’s bargain with slave traders. A mage’s apprentice, the young Grey Mouser uses newfound power to battle an evil duke. Conan breaks into the Tower of the Elephant to steal a spectacular jewel with a dark secret. Despite her drunkard’s ways, Malmury slays an old sea troll before facing his powerful daughter.

“Hartwell and Weisman’s choices are top-notch and provide both an excellent introduction to the subgenre for new readers and exciting reading for long-time fans.”
—Grasping for the Wind

“A big, meaty collection of genre highlights that runs the gamut from old-school classics to new interpretations, it serves as an excellent introduction and primer in one.”
—Green Man Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• “Introduction: Storytellers: A Guided Ramble into Sword and Sorcery Fiction” by David Drake
• “The Tower of the Elephant” by Robert E. Howard
• “Black God’s Kiss” by C. L. Moore
• “The Unholy Grail” by Fritz Leiber
• “The Tale of Hauk” by Poul Anderson
• “The Caravan of Forgotten Dreams” by Michael Moorcock
• “The Adventuress” by Joanna Russ
• “Gimmile’s Song” by Charles R. Saunders
• “Undertow” by Karl Edward Wagner
• “The Stages of the God” by Ramsey Campbell (writing as Montgomery Comfort)
• “The Barrow Troll” by David Drake
• “Soldier of an Empire Unacquainted With Defeat” by Glen Cook
• “Epistle From Lebanoi” by Michael Shea
• “Become a Warrior” by Jane Yolen
• “The Red Guild” by Rachel Pollack
• “Six From Atlantis” by Gene Wolfe
• “The Sea Troll’s Daughter” by Caitlín R. Kiernan
• “The Coral Heart” by Jeffrey Ford
• “Path of the Dragon” by George R. R. Martin
• “The Year of the Three Monarchs” by Michael Swanwick

“Awesome collection, very highly recommended.”
—Nerds in Babeland

“Superbly presented…reignited this reader’s interest.”
—SF Site

“This engaging anthology is a terrific way to meet some of the best fantasists for those unfamiliar with their works and for returning vets a chance to enjoy fun short stories.”
—Midwest Book Review

For more info on THE SWORD & SORCERY ANTHOLOGY, visit the Tachyon page.

Cover by Jean-Sebastien Rossbach
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