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The Wolves of War
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Expected 3 Nov 26From epic fantasy master and New York Times bestselling author John Gwynne comes the start of an action-packed duology. Enter a world of dark forests and frozen rivers, of ancient myth and forgotten magic, where one young woman's power will decide the fate of a kingdom . . .
512 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication November 3, 2026
About the author
John Gwynne
46 books20.4k followersI am the author of epic fantasy series The Faithful and the Fallen, Of Blood and Bone and The Bloodsworn Saga. I'm also a Viking re-enactor and enjoy nothing more than standing in the shield wall with my three sons, who are as passionate about swords and axes as I am (when I'm not stuck in my coat of mail; it's harder than it looks).
I live on the south coast of the UK with my beautiful wife, three sons and my daughter, and an assortment of animals (at the moment three dogs, a horse and a lamb who thinks she's a dog).
My dogs think I am their slave.
Malice, my debut novel, was published by Pan Macmillan in 2012 and went on to win the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Debut of 2012. That was a truly wonderful moment, as David Gemmell is a hero of mine and one of the reasons I write.
The following three books in the series - Valour, Ruin and Wrath, were all shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novels of 2014, 2015 and 2016, with Wrath winning the 2017 BookNest Awards for Best Traditionally Published Novel.
My second series, of Blood and Bone, is set in the Banished Lands, the same world as the first series. Book 1, A Time of Dread, begins 130 years after the events of the first series. A Time of Courage, book 3 Of Blood and Bone, made the Spiegel Bestseller's List in Germany.
My latest book, The Shadow of the Gods, book 1 of the Bloodsworn Saga, will be published in May 2021. It is inspired by Norse mythology, Beowulf and Ragnarök.
I am represented by Julie Crisp.
I live on the south coast of the UK with my beautiful wife, three sons and my daughter, and an assortment of animals (at the moment three dogs, a horse and a lamb who thinks she's a dog).
My dogs think I am their slave.
Malice, my debut novel, was published by Pan Macmillan in 2012 and went on to win the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Debut of 2012. That was a truly wonderful moment, as David Gemmell is a hero of mine and one of the reasons I write.
The following three books in the series - Valour, Ruin and Wrath, were all shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novels of 2014, 2015 and 2016, with Wrath winning the 2017 BookNest Awards for Best Traditionally Published Novel.
My second series, of Blood and Bone, is set in the Banished Lands, the same world as the first series. Book 1, A Time of Dread, begins 130 years after the events of the first series. A Time of Courage, book 3 Of Blood and Bone, made the Spiegel Bestseller's List in Germany.
My latest book, The Shadow of the Gods, book 1 of the Bloodsworn Saga, will be published in May 2021. It is inspired by Norse mythology, Beowulf and Ragnarök.
I am represented by Julie Crisp.
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December 30, 2025
I would say this is Papa Gwynne's most powerful book. The vibe is The Faithful and the Fallen meets The Bloodsworn Saga... I cannot say anything more...
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January 6, 2026I'm seated. The bookstore employees are scared and asking me to leave because it ‘hasn’t even come out yet’, but I'm simply too seated.
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March 2, 2026Carrie x The Witcher with Slavic mythology and a sprinkling of vikings? The main character is inspired by his daughter who died😭😭😭😭
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December 29, 2025My most anticipated book of.... whenever this comes out! We need a release date and cover reveal:)
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January 6, 2026I heard the words “Slavic,” “witches,” “wolves” and “John Gwynne” and I am SEATED 🪑
Seems to be publishing on my birthday too, woohoo!
Seems to be publishing on my birthday too, woohoo!
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February 9, 2026*quietly enters buffering mode until 08Sep2026*
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April 3, 2026I'm a simple woman - I see 'Slavic', 'fantasy' and 'John Gwynne' in one sentence and I'm sold. As someone of Slavic origin myself, I am so hyped about this and can't wait to get my hands on it. *__*
Review of advance copy received from Author
I never thought a book could top The Faithful and The Fallen series for me but The Wolves of War has done just that. I was sobbing in a coffee shop over this story 💔❤️
An absolutely incredible read that I will recommend to everyone!
An absolutely incredible read that I will recommend to everyone!
Review of advance copy
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