Acclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne results with the 1st book in a new trilogy, ideal for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell.

‘A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a illusion enthusiast in the first place.’–Robin Hobb

A race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their serenity is certainly brutally enforced.

In the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim’s peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret.

In the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic.

And in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, sees mutilated corpses in the forests. The task of the predator, or something considerably darker?

It’s a time of shifting loyalties and world-changing problems. Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, looking forward to their time to go up…