One of the greatest fantasy epics of our age continues in Water Sleeps, the ninth installment of Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company.

Enter the realm of danger, magic, compelling anti-heroes, and overwhelming conflict. Renowned for its epic scope and thrilling exploits, housed within the realm of dark and medieval fantasy, every turn of the page plunges you into a world that's as mesmerizing as it is intense.

Centered around the fearless members of the Black Company, our protagonists embark on a journey across the perilous terrain of Taglios. Their sole mission? To liberate their comrades trapped beneath a mythical plain. The story unfurls under the shroud of dread and anticipation, teetering on the brink of an earth-shattering revelation that may very well decide the fate of this fantastical world.

From the whispers of long-forgotten warfare to echoes of the most cryptic mysteries, Water Sleeps is a testament to Glen Cook's artistry in marrying gritty military fantasy with nuanced themes of heroism, villainy, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Unlock the secrets of the Black Company’s past, witness their struggles, and join their journey towards a reality that's equal parts promising and grim.

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Praise for this book

“Cook's singular talent for combining gritty realism and high fantasy provides a singular edge....Highly recommended.” —Library Journal

“Compelling...Holds to the...standards of previous volumes.” —Publishers Weekly




About the Author

Born in 1944, Glen Cook grew up in northern California, served in the U.S. Navy, attended the University of Missouri, and was one of the earliest graduates of the well-known "Clarion" workshop SF writers. Since 1971 he has published a large number of SF and fantasy novels, including the "Dread Empire" series, the occult-detective "Garrett" novels, and the very popular "Black Company" sequence that began with the publication of The Black Company in 1984. Among his SF novels is A Passage at Arms.

After working many years for General Motors, Cook now writes full-time. He lives near St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Carol.


Title: Water Sleeps : A Novel of the Black Company
Author(s): Glen Cook
Volume: 10
ISBN: 9781466831148
Copyright 2000
Release Date: March 15, 2000
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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