They brought in Joiry’s tall commander, struggling between two men-at-arms who tightly gripped the ropes which bound their captive’s mailed arms. This seems like it might be a byproduct of being published originally as pulp scifi/fantasy, and if they were published today an editor would have smoothed out some of the problems in the prose.(Review also posted on Goodreads) Read more However, some of the descriptions got a little clunky and repetitive. I think this collection would translate well into a graphic novel. Jirel is physically and emotionally capable without being a know-it-all or preternaturally lucky.Moore paints incredibly vivid pictures of fantastical realms and creatures.

I thought this was a nice alternative to always evading danger or using feminine wiles to get out of tight corners. Often she can't escape witnessing or even being part of horrific things, but she takes these impossible situations and confronts them on her own terms. Throughout her adventures, Jirel's opponents constantly seek to victimize her, use her as bait, lure her in, or overpower her. I found Jirel fascinating as a heroine of 1930s pulp fantasy. Fans of eldritch horror and sinister gods…will find much to enjoy here.”-Alan Brown, Tor.com Read more The stories are engaging and well written, and the central character, who is headstrong and passionate, is more than compelling…. Includes “Black God’s Kiss,” “Black God’s Shadow,” “Jirel Meets Magic,” “The Dark Land,” and “Hellsgarde.” “One of the best authors of her era.

Originally published in the magazine Weird Tales, Moore’s fantastic tales of warriors, gods, and magic are defined by a fierce, romantic vision that helped define the genre, earning her the title of Grand Master for lifetime achievement by the World Fantasy Convention. Moore’s place among legendary authors of sword and sorcery like Robert E. Jirel of Joiry collects the classic tales of blood and vengeance that secured C.L. Her legendary debut, Black God’s Kiss, begins as her castle, Joiry, is overrun by invaders, but knowing that this is one battle she cannot fight, she summons her courage and cunning and descends into the castle’s hidden reaches, where she crosses through a doorway into Hell itself… With her red hair flowing, her yellow eyes glinting like embers, and her face streaked with blood, Jirel is strong, fearless, and driven by honor. Moore, one of the pioneering women writers of speculative fiction, and the appearance of fantasy’s landmark female hero: Jirel of Joiry. For fans of Red Sonja and Xena the Warrior Princess, a collection of five fantasy stories starring a mighty and powerful female warrior.