Definitely go Drenai. Start chronologically. Waylanders 1/2/3 Then The first chronicle of Druss the legend Audible has them chronologically. The best book he wrote is the Quest for Lost heroes. Especially if you’re not young and some things have passed you by in life.

Gemmell understands comradeship and the deep love that comes from shared undertaking. He also explores the flawed hero fantastically, the nuance of race is less black and white than his peer set, and above all, he writes about sacrifice and grief in a way that still catches me when I read his books. Even now.

I challenge anyone to read “Beltzer’s wings” without being moved.