John Gwynne's fantasy trilogy is a stirring epic where loyalty, truth and courage will be tested - and new heroes will be forged as a mighty conflict awaits.
John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's been in a rock 'n' roll band, playing the double bass, travelled 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. His debut novel, Malice, won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut.
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*
A truly excellent read . . . Exciting, well-written swords and
sorcery. Try it on for size
*Mark Lawrence*
John Gwynne is one of the modern masters of heroic fantasy
*Adrian Tchaikovsky*
Fans of epic fantasy have something to cheer about: A Time of Dread
is marvellous. Gwynne's writing is superb, delivering not only
twists and turns but also nuance and complexity
*Sebastien de Castell*
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*
A brilliantly compelling heroic fantasy - likeable characters with
nuance, a story that builds at a perfect pace, and a thrilling,
climactic ending that kept me reading late into the night
*James Islington*
An accomplished and rousing tale of heroes and dark deeds that fans
of epic fantasy will devour
*Tom Lloyd*
A fierce, gripping tale, and one I found hugely enjoyable
*Anna Smith Spark*
A brilliant and bold journey into an unpredictable world, A Time of
Dread is an exciting tale of rivalry, politics and a power struggle
of epic proportions
*Lucy Hounsom*
Gwynne does an excellent job of weaving a classic light vs dark
tale while keeping it interesting . . . a sense of foreboding
builds along with the pace, balanced by the overall sense of
hope
*SFX*
The stakes are high, the characters are engaging and relatable, and
the action is thrilling . . . you will storm through A Time of
Dread
*SciFiNow*
Gwynne is a master of his craft and one of the best fantasy writers
around . . . A Time of Dread is epic, unpredictable and
exhilarating
*FantasyBookReview*
Gwynne has truly earned his place among the rank of legendary
fantasy authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin, and
Brandon Sanderson
*BookNest*
Smart and well-crafted epic fantasy
*SF and F Reviews*
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