The Complete Chronicles of the Jerusalem Man

By David Gemmell,

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Book description

Jon Shannow is a brigand killer who seeks the lost city of Jerusalem, centuries after the fall. This omnibus features 'Wolf in Shadow', 'Last Guardian' and 'Bloodstone'.

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This is my bible, the book I’ve read more times than any other. It’s three books in oneWolf in Shadow, The Last Guardian, and Bloodstone. There’s clearly some direct inspiration here in relation to the mystical power source that keeps cropping up (no spoilers). Some things just get in your head and reintroduce themselves when you least expect it. Jon Shannow is my favourite literary creation, Gemmell my favourite author. Overall, heroic and epic fantasy has had the most influence on my writing style, but I’ve merged it with contemporary language and the vision of…

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