The Faithful and the Fallen 4 Books Collection Set by John Gwynne - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Malice
Valour
Ruin
Wrath

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
Enter 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete four-book paperback set: Malice, Valour, Ruin, and Wrath
• By award-winning author John Gwynne, David Gemmell Morningstar winner
• Character-driven epic fantasy inspired by Iron Age and Celtic history
• Matching paperback editions for a striking shelf display
• Great gift for fans of grimdark and heroic fantasy
• Perfect for binge-reading the full saga back-to-back

Book-by-Book Guide
Malice — Introduces the fractured Banished Lands and the young heroes and villains whose choices will ignite a war between gods and mortals.
Valour — Escalates the conflict as fragile alliances splinter and characters choose between safety and sacrifice.
Ruin — Tightens the net of prophecy and power as storylines race toward a brutal climax.
Wrath — Brings the saga to its epic conclusion, resolving years of betrayal, courage, and war.

About the Author
John 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
A 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.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.