“Ringard and Dendra”
The Throne of Bones
Brian McNaughton
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Brian McNaughton was born on this date, September 23, in 1935. He passed away in 2004. McNaughton was never prolific, and based on the story I read for today’s post, that’s a shame.  The Throne of Bones won a World Fantasy Award.  From reading this story, I can see why.

I had read one of his stories years ago and liked it quite a bit.  Turns out it was this one, reprinted in Black Gate.  I had intended to read more of his work.  I had a copy of this collection. But things happened, and I never got around to it.  You know how these situations tend to go at times, don’t you?  Of course you do.

I will not make that mistake this time. Continue reading →