by Glen Cook
First published 1984
The Black Company, a band of ruthless mercenaries, take a job serving the mysterious Lady—a force some see as savior, others as evil incarnate. As they grapple with their doubts, a prophecy emerges: the White Rose, embodiment of good, has been reborn. The Company must find her before the Lady's power overwhelms the land. Alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and the line between right and wrong blurs as these hardened soldiers navigate a world on the precipice.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, shifting-alliances
319 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Books