David Gemmell dies at 57

[Grayhelm]

Dunno how many of the readers here were fans, but the sad news is that David Gemmell passed away this morning (28th July 2006, UK morning).

BBC News Story - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5224868.stm

[Battleblade]

Legend was a very good book. I only keep and reread a couple of hundred books and this is one.

Wall Five is 'Serenity'. The defenders have fought hard and well. The best of them have survived this far. They know death is coming, but they are brave and determined. They will not run. They will face the end with courage."
He fell silent.
"And Wall Six?" asked Harad.
"'Geddon'. Wall Six is 'Geddon'. Death."" - The Swords of Night and Day David Gemmell

We've lost a kindred spirit. /salute