A Time of Courage
Published on 1. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-1-5098-1301-8 (ISBN)
Description
In A Time of Courage, angels, demons and heroes face the ultimate fight for the Banished Lands. This is the epic conclusion to John Gwynne's mighty fantasy trilogy, Of Blood and Bone.
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?
A Time of Courage concludes the heroic fantasy series that began with A Time of Dread.
'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread
'This book is so damned good . . . John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage' - Sebastien de Castell on A Time of Blood
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?
A Time of Courage concludes the heroic fantasy series that began with A Time of Dread.
'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place' - Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread
'This book is so damned good . . . John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage' - Sebastien de Castell on A Time of Blood
Reviews / Votes
A great read that accelerates the pace and goes one up on its excellent predecessor. The characters also grow with the story, finding peril at every turn and few clear choices. Exciting, action-packed fantasy -- Mark Lawrence, author of <i>The Book That Wouldn't Burn</i>, on <i>A Time of Blood</i> This book is so damned good . . . John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage -- Sebastien de Castell, author of <i>Traitor's Blade</i>, on <i>A Time of Blood</i> This is extraordinarily good, an epic feat of the imagination. In this series Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy. I'd love to see it on screen -- Giles Kristian, author of <i>Raven: Blood Eye</i>, on <i>A Time of Blood</i> A riveting sequel, full of rousing, cinematic action that propels a wonderfully absorbing story -- James Islington, author of <i>The Shadow of What Was Lost</i>, on <i>A Time of Blood</i> Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place -- Robin Hobb, author of the Farseer Trilogy, on <i>A Time of Dread</i> Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love? -- Peter Newman, author of <i>The Vagrant</i>, on <i>A Time of Dread</i>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5098-1301-8 (9781509813018)
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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. His debut novel, Malice, won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut. His trilogy, Of Blood and Bone includes A Time of Dread, A Time of Blood and A Time of Courage.