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(1977) Third(ish) in Moorcock's series about the brooding antihero Elric, this volume collects four previously-published stories, including the earliest Elric short stories. This is a darker version of Elric than the first two volumes. He's less relatable here, more volatile and self-destructive, emphasizing the “anti“ in antihero, which makes him an even more interesting character.

This book felt like a strange step back for Elric, like something was missing between Books II and III. Elric is back to being his brooding, morose, self-pitying persona, which allows his anger and thirst for revenge to destroy everyone and everything he holds dear. 4 💥💥💥💥 out of 5. On to Book IV: The Vanishing Tower.