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 co-editor of A Cargo of Ivories New York Times
bestselling author Garth Nix's exciting adult debut: a new collection including all eight
stories-plus a never-before-published story-featuring Sir Hereward and his sorcerous puppet
companion Mister Fitz gathered in one magical volume for the first time ever! 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
travelers 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.
