The Wolves of War

A heartfelt tour de force by one of fantasy’s greatest writers * Jay Kristoff, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE *
Gwynne’s heart bleeds onto every page of this epic adventure. It is both tender and violent, savage and comforting. Easily my favourite read of the year * Ryan Cahill, author of OF BLOOD AND FIRE *
On the one hand, John Gwynne’s Wolves of War is a thrilling tale of battles large and small with his trademark authenticity. Blood is shed, axes are swung, charges are made against the odds. On the other hand, it’s the story of a loving family taking on life’s challenges, their struggles enriched and complicated by the daughter, Halia, who has significant disabilities and hidden talents. The narrative is at turns tender, violent, imaginative, and exciting. And sometimes all of these things at once. If you’ve enjoyed Gwynne’s other works, you’re going to love this one. If you’ve not read him before, this book is a great place to start * Mark Lawrence, author of PRINCE OF THORNS *
Armed with deadly prose, armored in weighty themes, Gwynne is a rare breed of writer whose gift lies not in his panoply of talents, but in his authenticity. The Wolves of War is a beautiful book. It was written in blood. But that is not why it is beautiful. It is beautiful because Gwynne knows that war is hell, and only in hell can we mean mortals discover the angels within * Pierce Brown, No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author *
Fast pacing, likable characters, gritty battles, and fantastical beasties. If the little girl Halia doesn’t steal your heart, you might have left it in your other shirt pocket – Christopher Buehlman
The Wolves of War is such a good read that I couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with creatures and gods from Eastern European folktales and mythology, but with John’s unique twist, as well as the brave-hearted characters we have always loved in Gwynne’s work. Raise your seax and shield … Gwynne has done it again. Reader beware: you will be captivated … head and heart! * Doug Cockle, voice actor for THE WITCHER videogame *
Evocative, compelling, and full of magic and monsters, The Wolves of War is a novel that takes a firm hold of you and doesn’t let go. And why should that be a surprise? With this historical fantasy, which so expertly weaves Slavic myth and legend with history, John Gwynne has crafted another captivating masterpiece. A masterpiece with a heart. For even when fighting against deadly witches and ferocious monsters, nothing is stronger than the bonds of family and the love that binds them together * Shauna Lawless, author of THE CHILDREN OF GODS AND FIGHTING MEN *

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ‘n’ roll band and travelled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.

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