Grunts: Mary Gentle

An orc is a fire plug of a fighting machine, made of muscle, hide, talon and tusk with a villainous disposition and a mean sense of humour. And of course, an orc is a poor dumb grunt - the much-abused foot soldier of the Evil Horde of Darkness. The usual last battle of Good against Evil is about to begin. Orc Captain Ashnak and his war-band know exactly what they can expect. The forces of Light are outnumbered, full of headstrong heroes devoid of tactics - but the Light's still going to win. Orcs - the sword fodder in the front line - will die in their tousands. Life's a bitch. Here's sword and sorcery to the max - from the bad guy's point of view! Cover art by Romas.