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.
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>