Fantasy at its very best. ( )

This is old-school swords and sorcery in all the best ways. It has that classic feel: dark, supernatural, violent and creepy, like an old castle ruin. This is a collection of stories about Kane, a fabulous character, larger than life, but also enigmatic and not always predictable. The writing style is rich and interesting. These stories are well told, full of twists and turns. I'm looking forward to reading the books. ( )

This is an excellent collection of Kane stories & hard to come by. Two of the stories, "MISERICORDE" & "THE OTHER ONE" were new to me. They're not included in any other collection that I know of & I have most of Wagner's books.

REFLECTIONS FOR THE WINTER OF MY SOUL - Also the first story in [b:Death Angel's Shadow|216549|Death Angel's Shadow|Karl Edward Wagner|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BNbCzDyqL._SL75_.jpg|209652]. This happens right after [b:Dark Crusade|715274|Dark Crusade|Karl Edward Wagner|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1270289543s/715274.jpg|2154382]. Kane is pursued into a snow bound castle where a werewolf stalks the inhabitants. Just who the wolf is & who will survive is up for grabs.

MISERICORDE - new to me & a great story with Kane at his brutal best. An assassin for hire, Kane faces a great challenge against an impregnable fortress & great magic.

THE OTHER ONE - also new to me. Kane reveals his 'softer' side in his care for a girl. Told as a campfire story, the ending is not really unexpected, but no less brutal for all that.

SING A LAST SONG OF VALDESE - also in [b:Night Winds|1771193|Night Winds|Karl Edward Wagner|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5119OaZ+WLL._SL75_.jpg|1769349]. Kane meets a girl on the road & becomes part of strange & eerie meeting.

RAVEN’S EYRIE - also in [b:Night Winds|1771193|Night Winds|Karl Edward Wagner|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5119OaZ+WLL._SL75_.jpg|1769349]. On the night of the Demon Lord's moon, a badly wounded Kane takes refuge in an inn he sacked years before & becomes embroiled in a dangerous situation that quickly spirals out of everyone's control. ( )