I'm so glad I discovered this author. I'm gradually making my way through all of his books. His fantasy books have it all. But unlike the giganticism of most fantasy fiction that tend to sprawl and often bore, Gemmell's stories are lean and mean and pack wallop.

Interesting book with unsatisfying, stupid ending. Morningstar clearly develops as the book progresses but the changes are not always believable. He does not experience a real "come to Jesus" moment, but maybe that is the way it happens sometimes.

Not his best but very good

David Gemmell was one of the best storytellers ever. All his books are fast paced, easy to read, very suspenseful and they leave you with a strong desire to read more of his books and adventures. He paints his characters and worlds full of color and makes you feel part of his stories. I have reread all his books many times and they never fail to thrill me and make me want to read them yet again.

MORNINGSTAR is not in the same league with Gemmell's novels in the Drenai series, or even the Rigante series. I found the characters a bit stereotypical (as one reviewer mentioned) and not developed with the same depth as are those in the aforementioned series. the battles were almost cursorily sketched;the supposed "love affair" between the nun and Morningstar was alluded to hardly mentioned again; the "good witch" Megan appeared and disappeared without our knowing much about her. Overall, this book read like it was written in a hurry to fulfill a contract.