The Jewel In The Skull

This book is set amongst the fighting in an alternate Europe where the evil mages of the Empire of Grand Britain are overrunning Europe. Dorian Hawkmoon, the Duke of Koln, faces orthnicopter flying machines, men in beast masks, and genetically modified war beasts. The Jewel is implanted in Dorian's forehead in order to control him, but he manages to breaks free, and so begins the series of Hawkmoon and his allies against a seemingly unstoppable army reminiscent of Nazi Germany. Why it's on the list The Jewel in the Skull is quite an interesting story. Moorcock introduces us to a world that we find more than a little familiar and shows us a hero who is most definitely worth following. You will be eager to start the next book in this series. They don't throw around the title of "legendary" for no reason, fantasy fans should read more Michael Moorcock. He is simply one of the best writers ever. Read if you like Allegory. Alternate speculative history.

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