The Wolves of War

"A heartfelt tour de force by one of fantasy's greatest writers.”—Jay Kristoff, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Fun Viking / Slavic mashup featuring Gwynne’s signature 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, New York Times Bestselling Author

"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

"A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realized characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book."—Robin Hobb on The Shadow of the Gods

"The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining….The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology."—Booklist (starred review) on The Shadow of the Gods

"There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic. As tension mounts with each passing page, Gwynne delivers exhilarating fights and gruesome battles with such vivid prose the choreography jumps off the page."—Vulture (Best of the Year) on The Shadow of the Gods

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic."—Anthony Ryan on The Shadow of the Gods

"Gwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. This is a duly exciting start to the series."—Publishers Weekly on The Shadow of the Gods

“Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable.”—Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the Gods

"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."—FanFiAddict on The Shadow of the Gods

"Quintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener, and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy."—The Tattooed Book Geek on The Shadow of the Gods