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[A] fantasy masterwork . . . a dirty, blood-soaked gem of a novel [that reads] like Mad Max set in Tolkiens Middle-earth.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Jackal and his fellow half-orcs patrol the barren wastes of the Lot Lands, spilling their own damned blood to keep civilized folk safe. A rabble of hard-talking, hog-riding, whore-mongering brawlers they may be, but the Grey Bastards are Jackals sworn brothers, fighting at his side in a land where theres no room for softness.
And once Jackals in chargeas soon as he can unseat the Bastards tyrannical, seemingly unkillable foundertheres a few things theyll do different. Better.
Or at least, thats the plan. Until the fallout from a deadly showdown makes Jackal start investigating the Lot Lands for himself. Soon, hes wondering if his feelings have blinded him to ugly truths about this world, and the Bastards place in it.
In a quest for answers that takes him from decaying dungeons to the frontlines of an ancient feud, Jackal finds himself battling invading orcs, rampaging centaurs, and grubby human conspiracies alikealong with a host of dark magics so terrifying theyd give even the heartiest Bastard pause.
Finally, Jackal must ride to confront a threat thats lain in wait for generations, even as he wonders whether the Bastards canor should--survive.
Delivered with a generous wink to Sons of Anarchy, featuring sneaky-smart worldbuilding and gobs of fearsomely foul-mouthed charm, The Grey Bastards is a grimy, pulpy, masterpieceand a raunchy, swaggering, cunningly clever adventure thats like nothing youve read before.
Praise for The Grey Bastards
Saddle up the war boar and set off on a wild, gory thrill-ride that ends in an awesome climax and begs for a sequel.Daily Mail (UK)
Non-stop action, though not for faint hearts . . . the Grey Bastards live up to their name in all respects.The Wall Street Journal
Genre: Fantasy
Jackal and his fellow half-orcs patrol the barren wastes of the Lot Lands, spilling their own damned blood to keep civilized folk safe. A rabble of hard-talking, hog-riding, whore-mongering brawlers they may be, but the Grey Bastards are Jackals sworn brothers, fighting at his side in a land where theres no room for softness.
And once Jackals in chargeas soon as he can unseat the Bastards tyrannical, seemingly unkillable foundertheres a few things theyll do different. Better.
Or at least, thats the plan. Until the fallout from a deadly showdown makes Jackal start investigating the Lot Lands for himself. Soon, hes wondering if his feelings have blinded him to ugly truths about this world, and the Bastards place in it.
In a quest for answers that takes him from decaying dungeons to the frontlines of an ancient feud, Jackal finds himself battling invading orcs, rampaging centaurs, and grubby human conspiracies alikealong with a host of dark magics so terrifying theyd give even the heartiest Bastard pause.
Finally, Jackal must ride to confront a threat thats lain in wait for generations, even as he wonders whether the Bastards canor should--survive.
Delivered with a generous wink to Sons of Anarchy, featuring sneaky-smart worldbuilding and gobs of fearsomely foul-mouthed charm, The Grey Bastards is a grimy, pulpy, masterpieceand a raunchy, swaggering, cunningly clever adventure thats like nothing youve read before.
Praise for The Grey Bastards
Saddle up the war boar and set off on a wild, gory thrill-ride that ends in an awesome climax and begs for a sequel.Daily Mail (UK)
Non-stop action, though not for faint hearts . . . the Grey Bastards live up to their name in all respects.The Wall Street Journal
Genre: Fantasy
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"A filthy, charismatic and frankly excellent read." - Mark Lawrence
"The Grey Bastards dragged me in immediately. A bloody good tale of battles, intrigue, betrayal, duty and frickin' war pigs." - Brian McClellan
"A funny thing happens when reading The Grey Bastards. You’re rolling along, smiling at the novelties on display, but then, almost without warning, you find yourself truly in the world French has created, and it all becomes wonderfully familiar and convincing. The world-building creates exactly the kind of seamless transition that makes fantasy literature compelling, informative, and just plain fun." - R A Salvatore
"French flips the fantasy script as the monsters become the good guys, fueling an action-packed, sneakily smart adventure. Half orc and all badass, Jackal is a hero you won't soon forget." - Scott Sigler
"A gritty adventure with a fantastic, foul-mouthed voice and filthy, lovable characters in a wonderfully original world. Fans of Abercrombie’s THE FIRST LAW or the soldierly banter of Erikson’s MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN will like this a lot." - Django Wexler
"The Grey Bastards dragged me in immediately. A bloody good tale of battles, intrigue, betrayal, duty and frickin' war pigs." - Brian McClellan
"A funny thing happens when reading The Grey Bastards. You’re rolling along, smiling at the novelties on display, but then, almost without warning, you find yourself truly in the world French has created, and it all becomes wonderfully familiar and convincing. The world-building creates exactly the kind of seamless transition that makes fantasy literature compelling, informative, and just plain fun." - R A Salvatore
"French flips the fantasy script as the monsters become the good guys, fueling an action-packed, sneakily smart adventure. Half orc and all badass, Jackal is a hero you won't soon forget." - Scott Sigler
"A gritty adventure with a fantastic, foul-mouthed voice and filthy, lovable characters in a wonderfully original world. Fans of Abercrombie’s THE FIRST LAW or the soldierly banter of Erikson’s MALAZAN BOOK OF THE FALLEN will like this a lot." - Django Wexler
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