A Time of Dread (Of Blood and Bone Book 1)

Description

​A Time of Dread is the first book in John Gwynne’s Of Blood and Bone trilogy, set approximately 120 years after the events of his The Faithful and the Fallen series. In this continuation, the warrior angels known as the Ben-Elim have established dominion over the Banished Lands after their victory over the demon horde, the Kadoshim. However, their rule is marked by strict enforcement, leading to unrest among the inhabitants.

The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several characters:​

• Drem: A trapper in the snowbound north who discovers mutilated corpses in the forests, hinting at dark forces at play.

• Riv: A young, fiery soldier in the south eager to join the Ben-Elim’s peacekeeping force, until she uncovers a deadly secret.

• Sig: A giantess investigating demon sightings in the west, leading to signs of an uprising and black magic.

As ancient enemies stir and alliances are tested, the characters are thrust into a world where loyalties shift, and the looming threat of demons gathering in the shadows becomes increasingly real. Gwynne masterfully weaves a tale of political intrigue, personal discovery, and looming conflict, set against the richly detailed backdrop of the Banished Lands.