Glen Cook
Biography
Glen Cook is a highly acclaimed American author known for his prolific career in the field of speculative fiction. Born in 1944 in New York, Cook served in the United States Navy before pursuing a career in writing. He is best known for his series "The Chronicles of the Black Company," which follows the exploits of a mercenary group in a gritty, dark fantasy world. Cook's writing is noted for its complex characters, intricate plots, and vivid world-building. His novels have garnered a dedicated following and critical acclaim in the genre of fantasy fiction. In addition to "The Chronicles of the Black Company," Cook has also written several other series, including the Dread Empire series and the Garrett P.I. series. With a career spanning several decades, Glen Cook has established himself as a master storyteller in the realm of fantasy literature. His work continues to attract readers with its unique blend of realism, action, and magic.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Glen Cook not part of a series
- A Matter of Time
- A Shadow of All Night Falling
- Angry Lead Skies
- Annales de la compagnie noire 1 - La Compagnie noire
- Bitter Gold Hearts
- Bleak Seasons
- Ceremony
- Cold Copper Tears
- Deadly Quicksilver Lies
- Dreams of Steel
- Faded Steel Heat
- Old Tin Sorrows
- Petty Pewter Gods
- Reap the East Wind
- Red Iron Nights
- Shadow Games : The Fourth Chronicles of the Black Company: First Book of the South
- Shadowline
- Shadows Linger
- Shadows Linger : A Novel of the Black Company
- She Is The Darkness : Book Two of Glittering Stone: A Novel of the Black Company
- Soldiers Live
- Sweet Silver Blues
- Swordbearer
- The Black Company
- The Black Company : The First Novel of the Black Company
- The Silver Spike : The Chronicles of the Black Company
- The Tower of Fear
- The White Rose : A Novel of the Black Company
- Tower of Fear
- WITH MERCY TO NONE
- Water Sleeps
- Water Sleeps : A Novel of the Black Company
- White Rose
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- The Black Company
- Shadows Linger
- The White Rose
- Shadow Games
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Dreams of Steel
- The Silver Spike
- The Black Company: The Complete Chronicles
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Glen Cook's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Cook known for?
Glen Cook is known for his series The Chronicles Of The Black Company, a dark fantasy series.
How many books are in The Chronicles Of The Black Company series?
There are 10 books in The Chronicles Of The Black Company series.
What is the premise of The Chronicles Of The Black Company series?
The series follows an elite mercenary unit, known as The Black Company, as they navigate through a dark and gritty fantasy world.
What other works has Glen Cook written?
Glen Cook has also written other series such as The Dread Empire series and The Garrett P.I. series.
Are there any plans for more books in The Chronicles Of The Black Company series?
As of now, there are no plans for more books in The Chronicles Of The Black Company series, but Glen Cook has left open the possibility for future installments.