“Something remarkable has begun” declared fantasist Steven Erikson back in 2005, when R. Scott Bakker burst onto the fantasy scene with his enthralling debut THE DARKNESS THAT COMES BEFORE. Erikson wasn’t wrong – before long Bakker established himself as a major talent in the epic fantasy genre, dazzling readers with his exquisite prose, masterful characterisation and rich worldbuilding.

Six years later, R. Scott Bakker continues to captivate his fans with his latest novel, THE WHITE LUCK WARRIOR, the second book in his Aspect-Emperor series. Containing all the hallmarks he has become known for, it’s a fantasy story on a mesmerising scale, full of shady mysteries, explosive sorcery and mighty battles.

If that’s not enough to convince you that you need some Bakker in your life, here’s what the reviewers have been saying:

“A powerful, engrossing, ferociously intelligent novel that sees Bakker at the very top of his game. It leaves the reader on the edge of their seat for the concluding volume of the trilogy, The Unholy Consult.” THE WERTZONE (5 star review)

“The worldbuilding is once again top notch. Bakker’s narrative is richly detailed, creating an imagery that leaps off the page . . . The White-Luck Warrior is everything Bakker fans could hope for.” PAT’S FANTASY HOTLIST (8.5/10 rating)

“A wonderful sense of pace, some great action sequences and above all else the reader will have a title that really will satisfy the fantasy fan within. A great title all round and one that really has left the final book in the series as one where everything is to play for. Great stuff.” FALCATA TIMES