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 *

From the first page you know you are in the hands of a master storyteller. This is a truly breathtaking epic - vivid, moving and absolutely gripping

* Elodie Harper, No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN *
The Wolves of War exceeds expectations from the very first sentence. Excellent story wrapped in compelling writing * Robin Hobb NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author *
An utterly captivating tale of war, magic, treasure, and most of all, the love that binds family. John Gwynne is a master storyteller whose heroic characters remind us that even in dark and violent times, there is goodness and light * Fonda Lee, author of THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO and the Green Bone Saga *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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
A shivering epic of war and magic told behind the pages of the past, with a remarkable young heroine at its beating heart. John Gwynne artfully weaves myth and history to capture a reader from the very first sentence * Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author *
Epic in scale and deeply human at its heart, The Wolves of War is a masterclass in heroic fantasy. Gwynne’s unforgettable characters and cinematic storytelling had me captivated from beginning to end * Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author *
Tough, authentic, and full of heart - the book you want beside you in the shield wall * Joe Abercrombie *