This is Gardner F Fox's second paperback attempt at writing Sword & Sorcery that would rival Robert E. Howard. There are 4 books in this series. Mr. Fox's was heavily inspired by Robert E. Howard's Sword & Sorcery stories: Conan, Kull & Bran Mak Mor. From the world beyond--or past--time Kothar comes. His Sword & Sorcery books read like Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. All they need is a great Game Master to orchestrate the adventure. Kyrik the mighty-muscled Warlock swordsman is a hero for this Or any other age. From Mankind's darkest and most unremembered past he comes Striding, the ever-unvanquished sword Bluefang glittering in his granite-like hand. Through the mists of Man's pre-history he comes a-questing for those who would enslave Or destroy him for their evil gain. The greatest champion of all the Known World, from the Endless Green Sea to the Red Desert, Kyrik dominated his World and his era. Bluefang:Mighty SwordKyrik pulled Bluefang free of the scabbard. He caught their blades with a sweep of his own, said, "I don't wish to harm you. Go your way without me. I have--business--in these pits.""Fool!" scoffed the officer and thrust.Kyrik met his blade with a riposte, thrust so swiftly that his point was in and out of the man's shoulder before he could return his sword to its guard position. Almost in the same moment, the barbarian whirled on the others, drove them back and back. His point was always before their eyes, the edges slashing at exposed hands or when he bent, at their knees. They began to pant, and Kyrik mocked them.