I am currently enjoying reading The Black Company (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0812521390/) by Glen Cook.

The book describes a fantasy saga unlike any other I've encountered in fantasy literature. It centers on a group of mercanaries, swords for hire, called the Black Company. They are no knights in shining armour, nor damsels in distress. The plot has a very dark undercurrent - which made it quite a refreshing change from the usual nursey ryhme style fantasy.

This book is definitely dark fantasy. Whether or not this is your cup of tea, give it a try! ;)