{"title":"The Faithful and the Fallen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"faithful-and-the-fallen-4-books-collection-set-john-gwynne-fiction-paperback","title":"The Faithful and the Fallen 4 Books Collection Set by John Gwynne - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalice\u003cbr\u003e\nValour\u003cbr\u003e\nRuin\u003cbr\u003e\nWrath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the Banished Lands, the brutal, richly imagined world at the heart of John Gwynne's epic fantasy quartet. This four-book paperback collection follows a sprawling cast of warriors, kings, and reluctant heroes as ancient prophecy stirs and rival factions scramble for power. Gwynne blends visceral battle sequences with intricate political scheming and genuine emotional stakes, earning comparisons to David Gemmell and Joe Abercrombie. Perfect for readers who want a complete, self-contained saga to sink into over a long weekend, a holiday break, or an entire summer of reading ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Faithful and the Fallen begins with Malice, Gwynne's acclaimed debut, which introduces Corban, a boy watching enviously as older friends train for war in a kingdom on the edge of catastrophe. As giants stir, stones weep blood, and ancient wyrms awaken, it becomes clear that the long-dormant war between the Black Sun and the Bright Star is returning to the Banished Lands. Valour widens the lens to High King Nathair, whose so-called holy crusade tests every alliance he has built, while old friends and enemies alike are forced to choose sides in a conflict growing more treacherous by the day. Ruin tightens the tension considerably as Queen Rhin's ambitions grow and the hunt for the mythic Seven Treasures intensifies, dragging beloved characters into ever more desperate circumstances. Finally, Wrath delivers the thunderous conclusion, as Nathair closes in on the fortress of Drassil and the final pieces of the prophecy click into place, forcing every character's loyalty, courage, and resolve to be tested one last time. Across all four novels, Gwynne balances large-scale warfare with intimate, character-driven storytelling, giving readers time to genuinely care about the fates of Corban, Nathair, and the many warriors, priests, and giants who populate this world. The result is a saga praised by fans for its emotional honesty as much as its large-scale battle scenes and intricate world-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book saga in one collectible paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning debut: Malice won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping battles paired with genuine character depth and stakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA satisfying, self-contained story arc from start to finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fans of David Gemmell and Joe Abercrombie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable paperback format, ideal for shelf display or travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalice — Gwynne's debut introduces young Corban and a kingdom on the brink of war, launching the saga with escalating omens and rising dread.\u003cbr\u003e\nValour — High King Nathair's crusade tests old friendships and forges new, uneasy alliances as the war spreads across the Banished Lands.\u003cbr\u003e\nRuin — Queen Rhin's influence grows and the search for the Seven Treasures intensifies, raising the stakes for every major character.\u003cbr\u003e\nWrath — The quartet reaches its climax as Nathair closes in on Drassil fortress and the prophecy nears its final, fateful resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn Gwynne is a British author and Viking re-enactor who studied and lectured at Brighton University before turning to writing fantasy full-time. Malice, his acclaimed debut novel, was published by Pan Macmillan in 2012 and went on to win the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Debut. Its sequels, Valour, Ruin, and Wrath, were all shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award for Best Fantasy Novel, with Wrath ultimately taking home the prize. Gwynne has since written further series set within the same world, including Of Blood and Bone and The Bloodsworn Saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA complete, award-winning epic fantasy saga in one set, perfect as a birthday gift, holiday season present, or stocking stuffer for the fantasy reader in your life. Gwynne's blend of brutal battles, political intrigue, and heartfelt character arcs makes this an ideal choice for summer reading, long commutes, or building out a serious fantasy collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Gwynne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56826034717046,"sku":"PLD1417","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/faithful-and-the-fallen-john-gwynne-paperback.webp?v=1785450091"},{"product_id":"the-faithful-and-the-fallen-4-books-collection-set-john-gwynne-fantasy-paperback","title":"The Faithful and the Fallen 4 Books Collection Set by John Gwynne - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalice\u003cbr\u003eValour\u003cbr\u003eRuin\u003cbr\u003eWrath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnter the Banished Lands with John Gwynne's acclaimed fantasy quartet, The Faithful and the Fallen, collected as one four-book paperback set: Malice, Valour, Ruin, and Wrath. Inspired by Iron Age and Celtic history, this saga follows warring kingdoms and ordinary people swept into a conflict deciding a world's fate. Gwynne's debut, Malice, won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Debut, and each following volume was shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award. Packed with battles and shifting loyalties, this set is essential reading for fantasy fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Faithful and the Fallen is John Gwynne's sweeping debut saga, set in the Banished Lands, a war-torn realm where old gods stir and ancient prophecies threaten the balance between light and dark. Across four volumes, Gwynne weaves multiple points of view, following warriors, kings, exiles, and reluctant heroes as loyalties are tested and alliances crumble under the weight of a coming war. The story draws on Iron Age and Celtic-inspired history, giving the world a grounded, tactile feel even as gods and angels move behind the scenes. Malice opens the saga by introducing the fractured kingdoms and young characters whose fates shape everything that follows. Valour widens the scope as war ignites and trust is pushed to breaking point. Ruin drives the storylines toward a devastating reckoning, while Wrath brings the quartet to its hard-won conclusion. Throughout, Gwynne balances large-scale battles with intimate, character-driven moments, giving readers heroes to root for and villains whose motivations feel painfully human. Themes of courage, faith, betrayal, and sacrifice run through every volume, rewarding patience with mounting tension as the saga steadily builds toward its conclusion. Fans of grounded, character-first epic fantasy inspired by real-world history and mythology will find plenty to love across all four richly detailed, emotionally resonant books that make up this celebrated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete four-book paperback set: Malice, Valour, Ruin, and Wrath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy award-winning author John Gwynne, David Gemmell Morningstar winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven epic fantasy inspired by Iron Age and Celtic history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching paperback editions for a striking shelf display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fans of grimdark and heroic fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for binge-reading the full saga back-to-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMalice — Introduces the fractured Banished Lands and the young heroes and villains whose choices will ignite a war between gods and mortals.\u003cbr\u003e\nValour — Escalates the conflict as fragile alliances splinter and characters choose between safety and sacrifice.\u003cbr\u003e\nRuin — Tightens the net of prophecy and power as storylines race toward a brutal climax.\u003cbr\u003e\nWrath — Brings the saga to its epic conclusion, resolving years of betrayal, courage, and war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJohn Gwynne is a British author and passionate Viking re-enactor who lives on the south coast of England. His debut, Malice, launched The Faithful and the Fallen and won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy Debut, with the following three books all shortlisted for the David Gemmell Legend Award. Drawing on his love of history and battle re-enactment, Gwynne brings grounded, tactile authenticity to his large-scale fantasy battles. He has since written further acclaimed series in the same world, including Of Blood and Bone and The Bloodsworn Saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA gripping, gift-ready fantasy set that rewards binge-reading, The Faithful and the Fallen delivers battles, betrayal, and heart across four acclaimed novels. Ideal as a birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for any fantasy reader, this matching paperback set suits any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Gwynne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58085939642742,"sku":"FBA-N-9123525819","price":44.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/the-faithful-and-the-fallen-john-gwynne-paperback.jpg?v=1786102000"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/the-faithful-and-the-fallen.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}