William King has signed a “major new deal” with George Mann at Black Library to write a new fantasy trilogy. The deal was handled by agent John Jarrold, and the first book should appear in 2011.
The trilogy will be based on the high elf characters Tyrion and Teclis. “Twin brothers Tyrion and Teclis are the greatest heroes of an age, and their like will never be seen again. Prince Tyrion’s skill with a blade unmatched by any living swordsmen, whilst Teclis is the most powerful mage of his generation. Set over two hundred years before the current Warhammer timeline, the new trilogy tells an origin story of these two phenomenal champions.”
Mann said “I’m overjoyed to be welcoming Bill King back to the Black Library, particularly with such an exciting and auspicious series. Bill has a real flair for a good story and his writing really brings the Warhammer world to life.”
Scottish-born King, who lives in Prague, is one of the Black Library’s best-selling authors, with sales of more than half a million books.