The Wolves of War

“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, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"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

“I have never been disappointed by a John Gwynne book. From the very first sentence, I fell into the story. 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

“A thrilling tale of battles large and small with Gwynne’s trademark authenticity. At turns tender, violent, imaginative, and exciting. And sometimes all of these things at once.”—Mark Lawrence, New York Times Bestselling Author

“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, author of The Wolf Den

"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