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Set one hundred and thirty years after the events of "Wrath", in a Banished lands which is fundamentally different from those of the Faithful and the Fallen, and with an almost totally new set of characters, though there are a few from the original series who pop up, mostly Giants but also at least one surprise, this trilogy has a different feel while still retaining good characterization and an engaging plot.
There is a definite feeling of mystery and menace running through the plot of the first book that pulls together quite breathtakingly in the final chapters, while the second has a palatable tension surrounding the various plot threads that follow the different characters, all of which make for compulsive reading in this fast-paced, action-packed, nail-biting adventure.
The third book is just a master class in how to write a gripping story, full of action, humour, friendship, bloodshed, grief and heartache that just leaves you emotionally drained by the time you read the last word and close the book.
A Time of Dread: Of Blood and Bone: Book 01
A Time of Dread: Of Blood and Bone: Book 01
Set in the same world as the Faithful and the Fallen quartet, the first novel in John Gwynne's Of Blood and Bone series, A Time of Dread, takes place one hundred years after the end of Wrath.
The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.
In the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests – a sign of demonic black magic. In the south, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.
Two individuals with two world-changing secrets. But where will they lead? And what role will Drem and Riv play in the Banished Land's fate? Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise. . .
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EPUBDate Acquired
11th July 2021Retail Cost
£3.99Number of Pages
513Year Read
2022
A Time of Blood: Of Blood and Bone: Book 02
A Time of Blood: Of Blood and Bone: Book 02
Defy the darkness. Defend the light . . .
At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors they’ll never forget. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead, creating something new and terrifying. So they flee to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons’ high priestess, Fritha, is determined to hunt them down.
Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels’ most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill.
Meanwhile, demonic forces are gathering a mighty war-host, to crush their enemies and rule the world of man. And the angels are already fractured and facing betrayal. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and the Bright Star’s warriors must battle to save their land. But can the light triumph when the dark is rising?
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EPUBDate Acquired
11th July 2021Retail Cost
£5.99Number of Pages
549Year Read
2022
A Time of Courage: Of Blood and Bone: Book 03
A Time of Courage: Of Blood and Bone: Book 03
Battle the dark, Reclaim the world
The King of the Otherworld is finally free. Armed with fearsome new starstone weapons, Asroth prepares to lead his demonic war-host south. And with the help of his bride, Fritha, he plans to crush the warrior-angels and their allies for good.
In the shadows of Forn Forest, Riv and the surviving Ben-Elim hold a war council – desperate to unite those who would stand against Asroth and his army. They decide to fly west, to join the Order of the Bright Star. But Drem and the Order are already under siege by a demon horde and their fragile defences may soon shatter.
Across the Banished Lands, armies are gathering to settle ancient grudges and decide the fate of humanity. Drem, Riv and the Bright Star’s warriors will need to call on all their courage as they face the final battle. But will it be enough, as their darkest hour draws near?
Format
EPUBDate Acquired
11th July 2021Retail Cost
£5.99Number of Pages
760Year Read
2022Page updated
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