The Iron Code, Dan Abnett, James Barclay, RJ Barker, M.R. Carey, Eliza Chan, Sunyi Dean, Stephen Deas, Jonathan Green, John Gwynne, Joanne Harris, Mark Lawrence, Juliet E. McKenna, Anne Nicholls, Stan Nicholls, Gavin Smith, Anna Smith Spark, Kari Sperring, Anna Stephens, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Ian Whates, James Worrad - Books

by Dan Abnett, James Barclay, RJ Barker, M.R. Carey, Eliza Chan, Sunyi Dean, Stephen Deas, Jonathan Green, John Gwynne, Joanne Harris, Mark Lawrence, Juliet E. McKenna, Anne Nicholls, Stan Nicholls, Gavin Smith, Anna Smith Spark, Kari Sperring, Anna Stephens, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Ian Whates, James Worrad

The Iron Code of Druss the Legend:

“Never violate a woman, nor harm a child.

Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men.

Protect the weak against the evil strong and never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.”

David Gemmell left us far too soon, passing away in July 2006, but his work continues to resonate with readers and writers alike. Its gritty sense of realism has seen Gemmell's stories sited as a precursor of Grimdark; his canon remains as fresh and relevant as ever, an influence and inspiration for writers even to the current day.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his passing, twenty-one of the finest fantasy authors have gathered to write twenty-one brand new stories in his honour.

Stories that celebrate the spirit of the man whose work inspired them. Pick up your sword and your axe and prepare to be dazzled.

Contents:

The Other – Dan Abnett

Crows and Ashes – Kari Sperring

Candles – Adrian Tchaikovsky

Chung Kwai’s Sister – Eliza Chan

Shadow of the Ice Cross – RJ Barker

The Apothecary – Stephen Deas

The Necessary Sword – M.R. Carey

The Calaker – Stan Nicholls

The Swordsman’s Daughter – Sunyi Dean

The Witchfinder – Joanne Harris

Lessons in Life and Death – Juliet E. McKenna

The Code – Mark Lawrence

Fae-Blighted – Anna Stephens

The Wolf in Winter – Jonathan Green

Bloodhorn – Anne Nichols

A Mighty Battle Between Mighty Armies – Anna Smith Spark

A Trim Reckoning – J.L. Worrad

The Hiring Fayre – Ian Whates

Know When to Walk Away – Gavin Smith

One More Day – James Barclay

“Tales of grit and glory from the hardest warriors in fantasy.” – Joe Abercrombie

“An absolute treasure-chest of fantasy short stories, each one a gem. A book to be savoured and to go into one's permanent collection.” – Genevieve Cogman

The Iron Code is available as a paperback, an ebook, and a limited print-run hardback edition, signed by the editor.

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Published: 28/07/2026

Cat. Number: NCP370

Dimensions: A5 (5.83 × 8.27 inches)

Pages: 324 pp.

ISBN: 978-1-917735-28-5

Editor: Ian Whates

Cover Artist: Fangorn

Typesetter: Ian Whates

Language: English

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Stories in Honour of David Gemmell

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