Fiction

Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber
IV. Ill Met in Lankhmar [the end]

Well, I enjoyed that very much — it's lived up to its rep as a cornerstone of swords & sorcery fiction. My only question is: why has it taken so long for me to hear about it? Why's it not more widely known and recommended? It seems to be one of those series that 'those in the know' know about; like Leiber is the fantasy writers' fantasy writer — like, this is one of those series you've not heard of, but every author you love loves it. Or maybe it was just me, I dunno.

Anyway, I've started it now, and I'm thrilled there are four more books, with I-don't-know-how-many more stories between them, for me to look forward to.