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A Time of Dread

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By John Gwynne

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Acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell.

“A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place.” — Robin Hobb

A race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their peace is brutally enforced.

In the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim’s peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret.

In the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic.
And in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests. The work of a predator, or something far darker?
It’s a time of shifting loyalties and world-changing dangers. Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise. . .

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  • "A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. Fantasy can be an escape from reality, but some stories carry the reader to an enhanced reality, a place where the world seems to have brighter colors and sharper contrasts."
    Robin Hobb
  • "The book reminded me in the very best way of the sort of fantasy I loved in years gone by. Exciting, well-written, swords and sorcery. Try it on for size."
    Mark Lawrence
  • "Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love?"
    Peter Newman
  • "I loved A Time of Dread and read it from cover to cover in two days. I couldn't put it down."
    Miles Cameron
  • "Fans of epic fantasy have something to cheer about: A Time of Dread is marvelous. Gwynne's writing is superb, delivering not only twists and turns but also nuance and complexity."
    Sebastien de Castell
  • "An accomplished and rousing tale of heroes and dark deed that fans of epic fantasy will devour."
    Tom Lloyd
  • "A fierce, gripping tale, and one I found hugely enjoyable."
    Anna Smith Spark

On Sale
Feb 20, 2018
Page Count
512 pages
Publisher
Orbit
ISBN-13
9780316502238

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John Gwynne

About the Author

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ’n’ roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave.

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