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The first book in acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne''s Faithful and Fallen series, Malice is a tale of blind greed, ambition, and betrayal set in a world where ancient monsters are reawakening--and a war to end all wars is about to begin. The world is broken...and it can never be made whole again. Corban wants nothing more than to be a warrior under King Brenin''s rule - to protect and serve. But that day will come all too soon. And the price he pays will be in blood. Evnis has sacrificed - too much it seems. But what he wants - the power to rule -- will soon be in his grasp. And nothing will stop him once he has started on his path. Veradis is the newest member of the warband for the High Prince, Nathair. He is one of the most skilled swordsman to come out of his homeland, yet he is always under the shadow of his older brother. Nathair has ideas - and a lot of plans. Many of them don''t involve his father, the High King Aquilus. Nor does he agree with his father''s idea to summon his fellow kings to council. The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Now, the stones weep red and giant wyrms stir, and those who can still read the signs see a danger far worse than all that has come before... The Faithful and the FallenMaliceValorRuinWrath For more from John Gwynne, check out: Of Blood and BoneA Time of DreadA Time of BloodA Time of Courage

The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make, choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. Elsewhere the flame of resistance is growing -- Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair''s own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him -- his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow he begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun.

The fourth in the Faithful and the Fallen series from John Gwynne, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and David Gemmell. Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld. Then Asroth and his demon-horde will finally break into the Banished Lands and become flesh. Meanwhile Corban has been taken prisoner by the Jotun, warrior giants who ride their enormous bears into battle. His warband scattered, Corban must make new allies if he hopes to survive. But can he bond with competing factions of warlike giants? Somehow he must, if he''s to counter the threat Nathair represents. His life hangs in the balance -- and with it, the fate of the Banished Lands.

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. . .

The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne''s bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance. The final battle for the fate of Vigrid approaches... Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from without and within. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reigning in the ferocity of a wolf god. As Biorr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Gudvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa’s favour and further his own ambitions. All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle - a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world, and bear witness to the true fury of the gods.

Packed with myth, magic, and bloody vengeance, John Gwynne''s "masterfully crafted, brutally compelling, Norse-inspired epic" (Anthony Ryan) continues in The Hunger of the Gods. THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING. Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own–and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfill her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead...and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. Praise for The Shadow of the Gods “There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.” —Vulture (Best of the Year) "A satisfying and riveting read. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book." —Robin Hobb "A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan "A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart." —FanFiAddict For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn Trilogy The Shadow of the Gods The Hunger of the Gods Of Blood and Bone A Time of Dread A Time of Blood A Time of Courage The Faithful and the Fallen Malice Valor Ruin Wrath

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrid, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn. All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods. Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.

Heroes shall rise and fall, the earth shall be stained red, and the fate of the Banished Lands will be decided once and for all in A Time of Courage, the gripping conclusion to the Of Blood and Bone trilogy. Now is the time of reckoning... The demon-king Asroth is free of his iron prison, and thewhole of the Banished Lands stands on the brink of domination. With the Ben-Elim broken and routed, half-breed Riv and asmall band of comrades must try to find a way to strike at the demon forces. Meanwhile, Drem is with the Order of the Bright Star on a desperate march south to join the battle. He fears what they will find along the way, even as he knows it is better to fight and fall than to live without hope. Of Blood and BoneA Time of DreadA Time of BloodA Time of Courage The Faithful and the FallenMaliceValorRuinWrath

"A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy." -- Mark Lawrence Defy the darkness. Defend the light. Drem and his friends are haunted by the horrors they witnessed at the battle at Starstone Lake: the screams of men being warped into beasts and the sight of a demon rising from the dead. But worse than any memory is Fritha, the demons'' deadly high priestess. And she is hunting them. Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv knows her very existence is a threat to the Ben-Elim. She represents their most dangerous secret, and if the warrior angels find her, they won''t hesitate to silence her. As the demonic forces multiply, they send a mighty host to overthrow the angel''s stronghold. Like heroes of old, Drem, Riv, and the Bright Star''s warriors must battle to save themselves and save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising? For more from John Gwynne, check out:Of Blood and BoneA Time of DreadA Time of BloodA Time of Courage The Faithful and the FallenMaliceValorRuinWrath

The Banished Lands is torn by war as High King Nathair sweeps the land challenging all who oppose him in his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren, there are few who can stand against them. But Rhin is playing her own games and has her eyes on a far greater prize... Left for dead, her kin fled and her country overrun with enemies, Cywen has no choice but to try to survive. But any chance of escape is futile once Nathair and his disquieting advisor Calidus realise who she is. They have no intention of letting such a prize from their grasp. For she may be their greatest chance at killing the biggest threat to their power. Meanwhile, the young warrior Corban flees from his conquered homeland with his exiled companions heading for the only place that may offer them sanctuary - Domhain. But to get there they must travel through Cambren avoiding warbands, giants and the vicious wolven of the mountains. And all the while Corban must battle to become the man that everyone believes him to be - the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands. And in the Otherworld dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh to end the war with the Faithful, once and for all.

Events are coming to a climax in the Banished Lands, as the war reaches new heights. King Nathair has taken control of the fortress at Drassil and three of the Seven Treasures are in his possession. And together with Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do anything to obtain the remaining Treasures. With all seven under his command, he can open a portal to the Otherworld. Then Asroth and his demon-horde will finally break into the Banished Lands and become flesh. Meanwhile Corban has been taken prisoner by the Jotun, warrior giants who ride their enormous bears into battle. His warband scattered, Corban must make new allies if he hopes to survive. But can he bond with competing factions of warlike giants? Somehow he must, if he''s to counter the threat Nathair represents. His life hangs in the balance - and with it, the fate of the Banished Lands

From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III. Be haunted by the chilling ghost story of Megan Lindholm. Revisit the Magicians world with Lev Grossman. Return to Osten Ard in an epic first look at Tad Williams''s Empire of Grass. Share a heartfelt story of loss and gain with Callie Bates. Cross the sands of the desert planet Dune with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Travel the Ways in a new Wheel of Time novella with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Enter the amazing potter city of Seven with Naomi Novik. And many more stories, all wondrous alongside beautiful art by Todd Lockwood! More than 700 pages of stellar SF&F from the likes of: Callie Bates Terry Brooks Delilah S. Dawson Jason Denzel David Anthony Durham Lev Grossman John Gwynne Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson Mark Lawrence Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) Seanan McGuire Naomi Novik Peter Orullian Cat Rambo Robert V.S. Redick Ken Scholes Scott Sigler Anna Smith Spark Shawn Speakman Anna Stephens Patrick Swenson Ramon Terrell Marc Turner Carrie Vaughn Tad Williams Deborah A. Wolf Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors. He has gathered together a great mix of new and favorite writers_free to write what they like_the result a powerful new anthology perfect for all readers. Unfettered III is sure to astound with the magic bound within its pages. All the while raising money for a charitable cause. Because protecting our artists and authors is as important as the stories they tell.

War has erupted in the Banished Lands as the race for power intensifies. Corban flees his homeland searching for peace, but he soon discovers that there is no haven in the west as the agents of Rhin and roaming bands of giants hound his every step. Veradis leaves the battleground and rushes to his King''s side. But he has witnessed both combat and betrayal and his duty weighs heavily upon him. Maquin seeks only revenge, but pirate slavers and the brutal world of pit-fighting stand in his way. Nathair becomes embroiled in the wars of the west as Queen Rhin marches against King Owain. The need to find the cauldron of the giants drives him on. Sides are chosen and oaths will be fulfilled or broken in a land where hell has broken loose.

As supporter, player and broadcaster, John Gwynne has enjoyed a lifelong passion for football. In ''Soccer Satisfied'' we follow a footballing journey which originated in the Shropshire countryside of the 1950s. Shrewsbury Town was the local league team but a move to Manchester triggered over sixty years of undying love for Manchester City. This sky blue thread weaves through the book, interspersed with memories of John''s own playing career at grass roots level, anecdotes from his broadcasting career on local radio and for Sky''s ''Soccer Saturday'' and memorable evenings on the dinner circuit. John has met and befriended many great characters including Bert Trautmann, Denis Law, Jimmy Armfield and Gordon Banks. Meetings with Sir Matt Busby, Bobby Moore and Sir Alex Ferguson have left a lasting impression. Pain and passion are felt as he writes movingly of the Munich tragedy and the death of his beloved and ever-supportive wife Margaret. On a lighter note, there are a host of humorous anecdotes and one of broadcasting''s most distinctive voices can be heard on every page. ''Soccer Satisfied'' is a warm, nostalgic journey connecting two quite different eras. The game has changed markedly but John''s enthusiasm for it has not dimmed.

A FANTASY ANTHOLOGY featuring the deadly, the worldly, and the sneaky. Blackguards consists mainly of stories in established series, and the authors range from wildly successful indie authors to New York Times bestsellers. If you enjoy roguish tales of scoundrels and ne''er-do-wells, this one''s for you.

Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king''s realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage. The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Although the giant-clans were broken in ages past, their ruined fortresses still scar the land. But now giants stir anew, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of giant wyrms. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. Sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Then there will be a war to end all wars. High King Aquilus summons his fellow kings to council, seeking an alliance in this time of need. Prophesy indicates darkness and light will demand two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. They would be wise to seek out both, for if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind''s hopes and dreams will fall to dust.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 DAVID GEMMELL LEGEND AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered the west and High King Nathair has the cauldron, most powerful of the seven treasures. At his back stands the scheming Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim, dread demons of the Otherworld. They plan to bring Asroth and his host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, but to do so they need the seven treasures. Nathair has been deceived but now he knows the truth. He has choices to make, choices that will determine the fate of the Banished Lands. Elsewhere the flame of resistance is growing - Queen Edana finds allies in the swamps of Ardan. Maquin is loose in Tenebral, hunted by Lykos and his corsairs. Here he will witness the birth of a rebellion in Nathair''s own realm. Corban has been swept along by the tide of war. He has suffered, lost loved ones, sought only safety from the darkness. But he will run no more. He has seen the face of evil and he has set his will to fight it. The question is, how? With a disparate band gathered about him - his family, friends, giants, fanatical warriors, an angel and a talking crow he begins the journey to Drassil, the fabled fortress hidden deep in the heart of Forn Forest. For in Drassil lies the spear of Skald, one of the seven treasures, and here it is prophesied that the Bright Star will stand against the Black Sun.

A Shared world volume featuring stories from selected authors set in the realm of Adrian Tchaikovsky''s Shadows of the Apt novels.

Soltanto perdendo coloro che ama, Corban imparerà il vero prezzo del coraggio. Le Terre d’Esilio hanno un passato violento, in cui eserciti di uomini e di giganti si scontravano in battaglia, scurendo la terra con il sangue nero dei loro cuori. Anche se i clan dei giganti sono stati spazzati via in ere ormai remote, le loro fortezze in rovina continuano a segnare come cicatrici la terra degli uomini. E ora i giganti riprendono a mostrarsi, le pietre piangono sangue e cominciano a spargersi voci di avvistamenti di wyrm giganti. Coloro che sono ancora in grado di leggere i segni vi vedono l’annuncio di una minaccia ben più grande delle antiche guerre. L’Alto Re Aquilus convoca un concilio con i re degli altri stati, per sancire un’alleanza contro i tempi oscuri che si profilano all’orizzonte. Alcuni di loro si mostrano scettici: combattono già le loro schermaglie di frontiera contro pirati e giganti. Ma la profezia indica che l’oscurità e la luce esigono due campioni, il Sole Nero e la Stella Lucente. E farebbero bene a cercare entrambi, perché se il Sole Nero dovesse guadagnare potere, le speranze e i sogni dell’intera umanità cadrebbero in rovina.

Nelle Terre dell’Esilio, le conseguenze della guerra hanno raggiunto il punto di non ritorno. Re Nathair controlla ormai la fortezza di Drassil, nascosta nel cuore della Foresta di Forn, e tre dei Sette Tesori sono nelle sue mani. Alleatosi con Calidus e con la perfida regina Rhin, è disposto a tutto pur di conquistare i restanti quattro Tesori, che gli permetterebbero di acquisire la facoltà di aprire il portale verso l’Oltremondo. Corban, l’unico in grado di opporsi ai piani del re, è stato fatto prigioniero dai guerrieri Jotun, giganti che terrorizzano le schiere nemiche. Con il suo esercito in rotta, Corban deve trovare una via di fuga e nuovi alleati, ma quale delle fazioni in guerra appoggiare? Chiamare al proprio fianco bellicosi giganti potrebbe rivelarsi la scelta giusta? Qualunque sarà la sua decisione, Corban dovrà fare i conti con Nathair e i suoi alleati. La sua vita è appesa a un filo, e con essa il destino delle Terre dell’Esilio, perché quella che sta per essere combattuta è l’ultima delle battaglie, la più cruenta e sanguinosa. Il capitolo conclusivo di un viaggio fantastico ed emozionante. Lo scontro finale di una saga epica, destinata a riscrivere le regole della letteratura fantasy.

Le Terre dell’Esilio sono sconvolte dalla guerra e dal caos. L’astuta regina Rhin ha conquistato i regni occidentali e l’alto re Nathair possiede il calderone, il più potente tra i Sette Tesori. Nathair, inoltre, può contare sull’aiuto dello scaltro Calidus e di una banda di Kadoshim, temibili demoni dell’Oltremondo. Insieme cospirano per riportare in vita Asroth e il suo esercito di Caduti, ma per fare ciò hanno bisogno dei Sette Tesori. Nathair è stato ingannato ma adesso conosce la verità. Ora è davanti a un bivio, e sa che la sua scelta sancirà il destino delle Terre dell’Esilio. Altrove, i focolai di resistenza crescono e la regina Edana trova alleati nelle paludi dell’Ardan. La vita di Corban, infine, è travolta dalla guerra: ha sofferto, ha perso i suoi cari, ha rischiato di essere inghiottito dalle tenebre. Ora ha deciso di fronteggiare il male e la sua missione sarà raggiungere la leggendaria fortezza di Drassil, nascosta nel cuore della Foresta di Forn, dov’è custodita la lancia di Skald, e dove la profezia annuncia che l’Astro Splendente si opporrà al Sole Nero. Dopo Malice, vincitore del David Gemmell Morningstar per il miglior debutto fantasy, e Valour, arriva il terzo volume di una serie grandiosa.

Druhá kniha z kultovní série Věrní a padlí od uznávaného autora fantasy Johna Gwynna Země vyhnanců jsou rozervány válkou, nejvyšší král Nathair táhne říší a bojuje proti každému, kdo se jeho svatému tažení staví na odpor. Mladá dívka Cywen, která byla ponechána vlastnímu osudu, musí bojovat o přežití. Veškerá její naděje na únik se stává marnou ve chvíli, kdy si Nathair uvědomí, kým Cywen je. Nehodlá dopustit, aby mu tak cenný úlovek vyklouzl z rukou. Neboť právě Cywen může být klíčem k zabití toho, kdo nejvíc ohrožuje jeho cestu k moci. Válečník Corban mezitím se svou družinou prchá po prohře z domoviny a míří na jediné místo, které jim může poskytnout útočiště. Corban po celou dobu svádí vnitřní boj, aby se stal tím, za kterého jej všichni mají — Jasnou hvězdou a spasitelem Zemí vyhnanců. Svět smrtelníků je natolik pohroužený do bojů o moc a přežití, že nikdo nevnímá největší nebezpečí. Temné síly v Zásvětí osnují plány, jak přivést vojska Padlých do světa těla a tím jednou provždy ukončit odvěkou válku proti Věrným. ––– Pro fanoušky temných high fantasy je to kniha jako dělaná. […] Gwynne na nic nečeká, vrší akci za akcí a směřuje k bouřlivému finále. — Pevnost o románu Moc Série, která slibuje stejnou míru komplexnosti a hloubky jako knihy Roberta Jordana z cyklu Kolo času či Píseň ledu a ohně George R. R. Martina. — Library Journal

Pokračování oceňované seversky laděné fantasy série Krvopřísežní Bájná dračí bohyně Lik-Rifa byla osvobozena ze svého věčného vězení. Nyní osnuje nový věk krve a dobyvačných tažení. Orka pokračuje v pátrání po svém zmizelém synovi, Krvopřísežní se v zoufalém závodě o záchranu jedné své členky ženou na jih — a Varg podniká první kroky za pomstou. Elva slíbila, že splní krevní přísahu a zachrání zajatce ze spárů Lik-Rify a jejích drakorozených následovníků, nejprve ale musí přesvědčit Líté bijce, aby ji následovali. Ani Krvopřísežní a Lítí bijci však nemohou dračí bohyni čelit sami. Jejich naděje spočívá v šílených spisech spoutaného boha. V knize zakázaných kouzel, s níž dokážou vzkřísit vlčího boha Úlfriho… a vyvolat bitvu, která otřese základy země. ––– Hlad bohů je dechberoucí, nemilosrdně brutální severský mytologický příběh od skutečně mistrovského vypravěče. — The Fantasy Hive Mistrovsky zpracovaná, brutálně přesvědčivá epická fantasy inspirovaná severskou kulturou. — Anthony Ryan, autor trilogie Stín krkavce John Gwynne píše skvěle — a jeho emotivní, přesto však promyšlené vypravěčství, v němž se snoubí jazyk dávných ság s tím moderním, posouvá Stín bohů ve spojení s bezbřehou fantazií do hájemství knih, na které se nezapomíná a které se odkládají jen stěží. — Pevnost o románu Stín bohů

Última entrega de esta saga de fantasía de John Gwynne. Varg ha dejado atrás el sufrimiento de su vida pasada y se ha convertido en un miembro de pleno derecho de los Hermanos de Sangre. Pero, ahora, sus nuevos camaradas y él se enfrentan al mayor desafío de sus vidas: matar un dragón. Elvar dedica todos sus esfuerzos a consolidar su poder en Snakavik, donde tiene que hacer frente a amenazas internas y externas. Mientras lucha para imponer su autoridad ante la inminente Guerra, debe afrontar una tarea, sin duda, insuperable: dominar la ferocidad de un dios lobo. Biórr y su banda de guerreros se dirigen al norte, sedientos de sangre, pero Guðvarr se mueve por sus propios intereses con la esperanza de ganarse el favor de Lik-Rifa y realizar sus ambiciones. Todos los caminos llevan a Snakavik, donde todo está preparándose para la batalla final: una colisión titánica que sacudirá los cimientos del mundo y será testigo de la verdadera furia de los dioses.