Malice: Book One of The Faithful and the Fallen (Faithful & the Fallen 1)
John Gwynne
'It gets faster and more fascinating by the page' – 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
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Reviews for Malice: Book One of The Faithful and the Fallen (Faithful & the Fallen 1)
Conn Iggulden With all manner of battles, betrayals and revelations. I particularly enjoyed the battle scenes and duels ... If it sounds like your thing, then it probably is
Mark Lawrence With its warring clans, sleeping giants, Banished Lands and omens and portents . . . is a strong contender for the “if you like Game of Thrones, why not try this?” award.
Independent blog
It’s exciting when you find a strong new voice ringing out through the halls of fantasy, and John Gwynne hits all the right spots in his epic tale of good vs evil, the first in the Faithful & The Fallen series . . . there’s a lot of pleasure to be had in this debut novel; Gwynne is definitely one to watch.
SFX
Malice is easily one of the best fantasy novels I read this year, and one which will appeal to most fans of the genre.
Iwillreadbooks.com
With three-dimensional characters, a gripping plot, and a world that became real to me, John Gwynne’s Malice is a great debut. In short, this is the kind of fantasy I love to read and I truly can’t wait for the next volume in The Faithful and the Fallen!
Fantasy Book Critic