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The Wolves of War

by John Gwynne

A conquered people, a family under threat, and magic tied to the forest

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Awards & Recognition

  • Author recognition

    John Gwynne is described as a New York Times bestselling author

    The metadata describes John Gwynne as a New York Times bestselling author.

  • Critical praise

    Pierce Brown calls The Wolves of War “a beautiful book”

    Pierce Brown praises the book as beautiful.

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A conquered people, a family under threat, and magic tied to the forest

Set among clans subjugated by northern invaders, the novel links a wider conflict between rival princes and nations to one family’s struggle for safety. Halia, who has lived with limited control of her body since birth, dreams of running with wolves and encountering forest fae; her emerging powers may offer a way to protect her family. The setup brings Slavic-mythology inspiration and ancient magic into an epic-fantasy story about invasion, family loyalty, and the risks of confronting a threatening power. Halia’s place in the unfolding conflict gives the political and mythic stakes a personal focus.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking epic fantasy grounded in conflict between clans, princes, and nations.
  • Readers interested in fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology, forest fae, and ancient magic.
  • Readers drawn to stories centered on family protection and a protagonist’s emerging powers.

Themes

Conquest and resistanceFamily loyaltyAncient magic and transformationPower and danger

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Book overview

King of heroic fantasy and New York Times bestselling author John Gwynne returns with a blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice, and thrilling adventure.

"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."- Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A tour de force by one of fantasy's greatest writers." - Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestseller author

THE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGS

The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people.

Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia's awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm.

For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth.

Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it.

"Gwynne artfully weaves myth and history to capture the reader from the very first sentence." - Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A masterclass in heroic fantasy." - Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"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

"Exceeds expectations from the very first sentence." - Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author
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