Kagen Prokletý (žlutá obálka) – Maberry Jonathan (2024)

Kagen Vale wakes up to the chaos of a hostile invasion, bringing him a curse. The Silver Empire is defeated in a single night. The Black King of Hakkij has risen, and magic has returned to the world, especially dark magic. With it comes cruelty that threatens to turn the world into hell. Will Kagen be able to thwart the rise of evil? Jonathan Maberry is not only a high-ranking practitioner in two martial arts but also a recognized author of horror literature and a five-time Bram Stoker Award winner.

From reviews and feedback:
"If you are eager for more works by George Martin, this novel will absolutely satisfy you. And if you enjoy Lovecraft, you are in for something truly extraordinary!" - Michael Moorcock

"Cursed Kagen is a blast. I think J. Maberry enjoyed writing it - and sometimes enjoyed it in a twisted way. When it comes to proving that the conqueror of the empire is a disgusting sadistic bastard, the author makes him say (and thus command his servants) terrible obscenities. I can totally see the author chuckling to himself, like a disturbed teenager. However, a well-read teenager. He has the classics of the genre at his fingertips. He dedicates the book to M. Moorcock, one of the significant authors of the genre. He certainly draws from R. E. Howard and definitely builds on H. P. Lovecraft and his...