Sir Hereward: the only male child of an ancient society of witches. Knight, artillerist, swordsman. Mercenary for hire. Ill-starred lover.
Mister Fitz: puppet, sorcerer, loremaster. Practitioner of arcane arts and wielder of sorcerous needles.
Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz: godslayers. Agents of the Council of the Treaty for the Safety of the World, charged with the location and removal of listed extra-dimensional entities, more commonly known as gods.
Together, they are relentless travellers in a treacherous world of magic, gunpowder and adventure.
Compiled for the first time ever, these eight magical stories - plus an all-new tale, 'The Field of Fallen Foe' - featuring fabulous, quintessential Garth Nix protagonists Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz comprise a must-have adult fantasy collection for fans and those about to discover the witch knight and his puppet sorcerer for the first time.
Industry Reviews
'These tales are brilliantly imaginative and as fantastical as you'd expect from master storyteller Garth Nix. I'm delighted they're being collected in one volume and couldn't recommend them enough.' -- Lou Anders, co-editor of A Suitable Present for a Sorcerous Puppet
'I loved making the acquaintance of Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz. If you haven't met them yet, you are in for a treat. They are the best partnership in the world of fantasy since Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.' -- George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones
'A rollicking good time filled with intrigue and mind-blowing surprises. Classically inclined, but outrageously original.' -- Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, co-editors of Beyond the Sea Gate of the Scholar-Pirates of Sarskoee
'Garth Nix's stunning stories of Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz capture all of the magic and the mayhem of swords and sorcery at its best, which is why I am so delighted ...' -- Jonathan Strahan, co-editor of A Suitable Present for a Sorcerous Puppet
