Really suprised there is no David gemmel!
My very Favourite Fantasy Author which reminds me they available as ebooks anywhere?
His books are Heroic fantasy I guess and he is one of a few authors who make me feel as close to genuine emotiuon as is possible for a fictional character.
heres a good quote i found about Legend his first book
http://www.fantasyliterature.net/gemmelldavid.html
"This is the story of Druss, the Captain of the Axe, the Deathwalker, the Legend and his defiant stand with the heroes of Dros Delnoch against the massive overwhelming barbarian hordes who vow to conquer the kingdom. It's the classic "few stood against many" theme that when done right makes one's heart soar.
Mr. Gemmel definitely knows how to do it right, and then some. The story starts out pleasantly entertaining, but before you know it, it reaches out to grab you by the guts. Legend was my first of what will be many David Gemmell books and all I can say is: What took me so long to give him a try?