Nicholas Eames writes comic epic fantasy that treats bands of mercenaries like ageing rock groups, combining quest structures with music references and affectionate parody of fantasy conventions. Kings of the Wyld reunites the retired mercenary band Saga when one member needs help rescuing his daughter from a besieged city, turning a comeback tour into a dangerous journey through monsters, old grudges and former fame. Bloody Rose follows a younger band led by the daughter of a legendary mercenary, shifting the viewpoint to a new generation while retaining the mixture of arena battles, touring culture and found-family dynamics. Eames's books are fast, funny and action-heavy, but the jokes sit alongside stories about ageing, reputation and friendship. They fit humorous fantasy, adventure fantasy and found-family quest novels, with useful overlap for readers of Terry Pratchett, Joe Abercrombie and tabletop-inspired fantasy. Read more Less
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