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  • A Time of Dread

  • By: John Gwynne
  • Narrated by: Damian Lynch
  • Length: 15 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (326 ratings)

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A Time of Dread

By: John Gwynne
Narrated by: Damian Lynch
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Summary

Set in the same world as the Faithful and the Fallen quartet, the first story in John Gwynne's Of Blood and Bone series, A Time of Dread, takes place 100 years after the end of Wrath.

The Ben-Elim, a race of warrior angels, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished Lands. But their dominion is brutally enforced, and their ancient enemy may not be as crushed as they thought.

In the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests - a sign of demonic black magic. In the south, Riv, a young, tempestuous soldier, discovers a deadly rift within the Ben-Elim themselves.

Two individuals with two world-changing secrets. But where will they lead? And what role will Drem and Riv play in the Banished Land's fate? Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise....

©2018 John Gwynne (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio
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Great addition to the series.

Like the book and characters developing. A great addition to the series, looking forward to the next book.

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Brilliant

Cracking new book from John Gwynne. I really enjoyed this book and it was great to be able to revisit the world of his first trilogy.

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More great story

Great new characters, although still very sad to have lost my old favourites. I can’t wait for the next instalment.

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Dazzling story of beautiful epic fantasy, valor & serious intriguing depth! Kudos to John Gwynne!!

I’m particularly touched by the depth of the characters & their epic characteristic traits! The main characters are amazingly inspiring.

The Ben-Elim and the Karashim is a grand analogy to Yin & Yang. To the dark siths & the Jedi’s.

The battle cry of the Order of Brightstar brings me goosebumps! So powerful! “Truth & Courage!”

I loved this book, so addictive with all its Valor & Epicness, building up for a Masterpiece trilogy!!

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Seamless.

What a thing of beauty. Utterly fascinating and draws you in to a 'New' world.
Just when you thought it was all over the serpents move again.
Star stone performance.

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Welcome Back!

if you loved that which came before you'll love this! It always felt like there was unfinished business and it looks like I was right.

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True epic fantasy!

Another blinder from the author of The Faithfull and the Fallen series of epic fantasy.

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Wow

Just when I thought John Gwynne couldn't get any better he goes and blows my thought to smithereens.

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Loved it!!!

thoroughly enjoyed this book.. a great continuation from the previous set.. can't wait for the next installment..

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Absolutely brilliant 😁

I have read all of John's books and love everyone, what a brillant series, highly recommended.

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