The Jewel In The Skull — Michael Moorcock

Description

The Jewel in the Skull by Michael Moorcock is the thrilling opening volume in The History of the Runestaff series, a cornerstone of classic fantasy literature. Set in a distant, post-apocalyptic future, this epic adventure introduces Dorian Hawkmoon, the last Duke of Koln, one of Moorcock’s most iconic Eternal Champions. In a universe where the forces of Law and Chaos vie for control, Hawkmoon’s fate becomes entangled with ancient technologies, sorcery, and tyrannical empires.

Captured by the cruel Dark Empire of Granbretan, Hawkmoon is implanted with a sinister black jewel, enabling his captors to track his movements and control his actions. Tasked with infiltrating the last bastion of resistance, the city of Kamarang, Hawkmoon must find the strength to resist the Dark Empire’s grip and fulfil his vow of vengeance. Moorcock’s world is a rich tapestry of antique cities, crystalline machines, and scientific sorcery, offering readers a heady blend of dark fantasy and science fiction.

Perfect for fans of sword and sorcery epics and speculative fiction that blends magic with dystopian futures, The Jewel in the Skull remains a must-read for anyone drawn to Moorcock’s vast and imaginative multiverse.