A Time of Dread
A Time of Dread by John Gwynne is a captivating entry in the fantasy genre, published by Orbit on February 20, 2018. This 512-page novel introduces readers to a world where a race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, maintains a fragile peace over the Banished lands, a peace that is enforced with brutality. The narrative follows several characters, including Riv, who seeks to join the Ben-Elim’s peacekeeping force, and Sig, a giantess investigating unsettling demon sightings, as they navigate a landscape filled with shifting loyalties and emerging threats.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores themes of action and adventure within an epic fantasy setting. As Riv uncovers a deadly secret and Sig confronts signs of an uprising, the stakes rise with the looming presence of dark forces. Drem, a trapper in the north, encounters mysterious and gruesome occurrences, hinting at a greater danger. A Time of Dread immerses readers in a world where difficult choices must be made, and the shadows grow ever darker as demons prepare to rise.
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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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