John Gwynne books in order
John Gwynne is a British author of the award-winning fantasy series, The Faithful and the Fallen.
Although his parents are from Wales, Gwynne was born in Singapore because his dad was stationed there in the RAF.
He has over his career worked at a soap factory, a French restaurant in Canada, a rock n roll band, and as a lecturer at Brighton University where he studied.
A passionate Viking-re-enactor, Gwynne began writing in his early thirties after being encouraged by his my wife and children.
He currently lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex with his wife, four amazing children and three dogs.
Genre: Fantasy / SF
United Kingdom
Website: https://john-gwynne.com/bookseries/
Bloodsworn
- The Shadow of the Gods (2021)
- The Hunger of the Gods (2022)
Novellas
- Better to Live than to Die (2015)
Tales of the Apt
- The Scent of Tears (Book Four) (2018)
Of Blood and Bone Series
- A Time of Dread (2018)
- A Time of Blood (2019)
- A Time of Courage (2020)
Order of Tales Of The Apt Collections
- The Scent of Tears (2018)
The Faithful and the Fallen Series
- Malice (2012)
- Valor (2014)
- Ruin (2015)
- Wrath (2016)
Detailed book overview
Bloodsworn
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.
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 978-0316539883
Publisher: Orbit
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 fulfil 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.
First Release: 2022
ISBN: 978-0316539920
Publisher: Orbit
Novellas
"The Banished Lands has a violent past, where men and giants clashed in a war for supremacy and near-extinction for the vanquished. Now men rule the land, giants little more than a memory, lurking in the wilds and dark places. This tale takes place ten years before the events of Malice, book one of The Faithful and the Fallen, within the Darkwood, a great forest that splits the western realms of Ardan and Narvon. It recounts a key moment in the life of a young bowman, Camlin, who is part of the Darkwood Brigands - a moment that has far reaching consequences for the great conflict to come."
First Release: 2015
Ebook: B00ZGE71WA
Publisher: Audible Studios
Tales of the Apt
For the first time in print, Adrian Tchaikovsky has opened up the realm of the Apt, as featured in his best-selling Shadow of the Apt decalogy, to a carefully selected cast of fellow writers, inviting them to do their best and their worst within the world he has created.
They have done just that. Topped and tailed by two new stories from Adrian himself, some of the finest imaginations in fantasy, including winners of the David Gemmell Award, the Costa Book Award and British Fantasy Award, have combined to produce a stunning collection of tales that examine fresh aspects of the Apt world and its people.
Contents:
Old Blood – Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Scent of Tears – Keris McDonald
Wonder – Frances Hardinge
The Promise of a Threat – David Tallerman
The Unforeseen Path – Juliet E. McKenna
The Message – John Gwynne
The Mantis Way – Peter Newman
Poor Little Earwig Girl – Tom Lloyd
Forwards, Up, Back, Down – Joff Leader
Recipes for Good Living – Justina Robson
God of Profound Things – Adrian Tchaikovsky
NB: Here is the complete list of the series by various authors:
1. Spoils of War (2016) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
2. A Time for Grief (2017) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
3. For Love of Distant Shores (2018) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4. The Scent of Tears (2018) by by Adrian Tchaikovsky, John Gwynne and others...
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-1910935941
Publisher: Newcon Press
Of Blood and Bone Series
The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, now controls the Banished Lands, having defeated the once powerful demon horde. However, their ancient foes may not be as defeated as they thought.
Elsewhere in the snowy north, trapper Drem discovers lifeless bodies in the forests—a sign of demonic black magic.
In the south, young soldier Riv notices a terrible flaw within the Ben-Elim themselves.
Could Drem and Riv help determine the fate of the Banished Lands?
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-0316502245
Publisher: Orbit
Drem and his friends had a firsthand account of dreadful things at the battle of Starstone Lake.
Having witnessed magic turning men into beasts and a demon arise from the dead, the memories of what they saw continually haunts them.
Although they escape to warn the Order of the Bright Star, Fritha—the demons’ high priestess—quickly chases after them.
Elsewhere in the Forn Forest, Riv struggles come to terms with her half-breed lineage.
Demonic forces are assembling their finest war-host in a bid to destroy their enemies and reign over the human world.
Will Riv, Drem and the Bright Star’s warriors manage to save their land?
First Release: 2019
ISBN: 978-0316502276
Publisher: Orbit
Having finally broken out of his iron prison, demon king Asroth and his dark bride, Fritha, launch a mission to conquer the whole of the Banished Lands.
As Asroth's great army seeks conquest, somewhere in the Forn Forest, Riv and the remaining Ben-Elim crucially seek for a way to unite those against Asroth's reign.
Elsewhere in the west, Drem is with the Order of the Bright Star, surrounded by a demon army.
Although they fear that they are on the verge of being destroyed, they are convinced that it is better to die fighting than live without hope.
First Release: 2020
ISBN: 978-0316502313
Publisher: Orbit
Order of Tales Of The Apt Collections
Adrian Tchaikovsky has brought together an exciting cast of some of the best writers to reveal more about the realm of the Apt in their own unique ways.
Complete with two new stories form Adrian, this collection explores a whole new view of the Apt world and its people.
Contributions include:
The Message - John Gwynne
Old Blood - Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Scent of Tears - Keris McDonald
Wonder - Frances Hardinge
The Promise of a Threat - David Tallerman
The Unforeseen Path - Juliet E. McKenna
The Mantis Way - Peter Newman
Poor Little Earwig Girl - Tom Lloyd
Forwards, Up, Back, Down - Joff Leader
Recipes for Good Living - Justina Robson
God of Profound Things - Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-1910935941
Publisher: Newcon Press
The Faithful and the Fallen Series
Corban yearns for the day that he’ll become a warrior under King Brenin's rule. And when that day comes, he’ll have to pay with blood.
Evnis has forgone too much in a bid to gain the power to rule. Once it becomes his, nothing will stop him.
Veradis is the not only the recruit of the warband for the High Prince, Nathair, he is also one of the most gifted swordsman in his homeland. Nonetheless, he will always be overshadowed by his older brother.
The world is in chaos and may never be whole again. The war to end all wars is however about to begin.
First Release: 2012
ISBN: 978-0316399739
Publisher: Orbit
Corban runs away from his homeland in a desperate search for peace, only to learn that the west is everything but a safe haven, as the agents of Rhin and wandering bands of giants pursue his every step.
Veradis abandons the battleground and hastily returns to be by his King's side. The war and treachery that he has witnessed however troubles and distracts him from performing his role.
Maquin is on a desperate quest for vengeance. Pirate slavers and the merciless world of pit-fighting however prevents him from doing so.
Nathair gets caught up in the battles of the west as Queen Rhin marches against King Owain.
The quest for power has only just intensified.
First Release: 2014
ISBN: 978-0316399746
Publisher: Orbit
The devious Queen Rhin has overrun the west while High King Nathair now possesses the cauldron—the most powerful of the seven treasures. Behind him are the crafty Calidus and a warband of the Kadoshim. Their plan is to bring Asroth and his horde of the Fallen into the world of flesh, with the help of the seven treasures.
Nathair has finally uncovered the truth after being betrayed. His next step will determine the fate of the Banished Lands.
Edana makes allies in the swamps of Ardan.
Having lost everything, Corban is on a desperate mission to fight evil.
The battle between good and evil has only just began.
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0316386326
Publisher: Orbit
King Nathair now controls the fortress at Drassil, on top of possessing three of the seven treasures.
With the help of Calidus and his ally Queen Rhin, Nathair will do everything in their might to obtain the remaining treasures.
Corban has been imprisoned by the Jotun. With his warband scattered, Corban’s only hope of surviving is to make new allies. Can he however strike a deal with opposing sides of warlike giants?
Events in the Banished Lands are about to hit new heights.
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-0316386340
Publisher: Orbit