This book is the third in the series of Rigante novels, but I read it without reading the first two. It was not an issue, as the first two books take place 800 years before this one. The sequel "Stormrider", however, is a direct sequel, so know that not all the action is tied up in the conclusion of "Ravenheart".

This is the third novel of Gemmell's that I have read (after "Dark Moon" and "Legend"), and he is quickly becoming my new favorite fantasy author.