A Time of Dread - (Of Blood & Bone) by John Gwynne (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published: London: Pan MacMillan, 2017.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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.</b> <p/><i>A Time of Dread</i> reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. -- Robin Hobb</b><b> <p/>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. <p/>In the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim's peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret. <p/>In the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic.<br>And in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests. The work of a predator, or something far darker?<br>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. . .<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>A Time of Dread</i> 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.--<i><b>Robin Hobb</b></i><br><br>A fierce, gripping tale, and one I found hugely enjoyable.--<i><b>Anna Smith Spark</b></i><br><br>An accomplished and rousing tale of heroes and dark deed that fans of epic fantasy will devour.--<i><b>Tom Lloyd</b></i><br><br>Fans of epic fantasy have something to cheer about: <i>A Time of Dread</i> is marvelous. Gwynne's writing is superb, delivering not only twists and turns but also nuance and complexity.--<i><b>Sebastien de Castell</b></i><br><br>Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love?--<i><b>Peter Newman</b></i><br><br>I loved <i>A Time of Dread</i> and read it from cover to cover in two days. I couldn't put it down.--<i><b>Miles Cameron</b></i><br><br>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.--<i><b>Mark Lawrence</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Gwynne</b> studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's been in a rock 'n' roll band, playing the double bass, traveled the USA and lived in Canada for a time. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, running a small family business rejuvenating vintage furniture. <i>Malice</i> is his debut novel.
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