A Time of Dread - John Gwynne

\nAcclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell. \nA Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place.--Robin Hobb \nA race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their peace is brutally enforced. \nIn the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim's peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret. \nIn the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic. \nAnd in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests. The work of a predator, or something far darker? \nIt's a time of shifting loyalties and world-changing dangers. Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise... \n