Malice: Award-winning epic fantasy inspired by the Iron Age

John Gwynne

Dec 2012 · The Faithful and the Fallen Book 1 · Pan Macmillan

About this ebook

'Hell of a debut: Highly recommended' – Conn Iggulden, author of Empire

An epic coming-of-age fantasy inspired by mythology and the Iron Age, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series.

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.

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.

Continue the epic fantasy series with Valour.

Praise for John Gwynne:

'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' – Robin Hobb, author of Assassin's Apprentice

'One of the modern masters of heroic fantasy' – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Memory

'Exciting, well-written swords and sorcery. Try it on for size' – Mark Lawrence, author of The Broken Empire

Ratings and reviews

If David Gemmell and George R R Martin had ever collaborated, this would have been the result. A world where destiny, good, evil, loyalty and betrayal play massive parts and the author isn't afraid to kill people you like off. You will be miffed at him for killing some of the characters off, but you'll forgive him by the end of the book, almost.

HUMOUR, DETAILED VIOLENCE, LOVE AND COMPANIONSHIP, these 4 books were an absolute joy to read, after the 1st one it left me wanting more which hasn't happened for a long time. Fans of game of thrones would love it.

A great read, with many strands and individual character developments. You may find it difficult to bring their places in the story together at first, but persevere, its well worth it. Battles, giants, sorcery, treachery and fierce loyalty, its got it all! Can't wait for the next one!

About the author

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. Malice is his debut novel.