John Gwynne - Of Blood and Bone Series Books 1 to 3

A Time of Dread

'A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb, author of Assassin's Apprentice.

Set in the same world as the Faithful and the Fallen quartet, the first novel in John Gwynne's Of Blood and Bone series, A Time of Dread, takes place one hundred years after the end of Wrath.

The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.

In the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests - a sign of demonic black magic. In the south, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.

Two individuals with two world-changing secrets. But where will they lead? And what role will Drem and Riv play in the Banished Land's fate? Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise. . .

Continue the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Blood.

A Time of Blood

Defy the darkness. Defend the light. A Time of Blood is John Gwynne's spectacular follow-up to A Time of Dread and the second book in the Of Blood and Bone series.

'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread

At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they'll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star, even as the demonic high priestess, Fritha, trails their every step.

Concealed within Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand with her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels' most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill.

Meanwhile, formidable demonic forces are assembling a war-host so mighty that it could threaten man-kind's very existence. With the angels already divided and facing betrayal, it's up to Drem, Rev and the Bright Star's warriors to step up like heroes of old to save their world.

But can the light triumph when the dark is rising?

Continue the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Courage.

A Time of Courage

In A Time of Courage, angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. This is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne's mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone.

Battle the dark
Reclaim the world

The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies for good.

In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council --- desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter.

Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star's warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle. But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?

Start the heroic fantasy series with A Time of Dread.

'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread