John Gwynne - The Faithful and the Fallen series

[Brian G Turner]

John Gwynne has just finished Wrath, the fourth book in his Faithful and the Fallen series:
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He's won the Gemmell award, received a 5-figure advance for books 3 & 4 in his current series, and has received a 6-figure advance for a trilogy to follow.

However, aside from a one post thread on Malice, he's not getting much discussion here, which is surprising.

Anyone here read any of his current series, or planning to?

 

[Gonk the Insane]

Yes, I've read all three of the series and thought they were excellent, some of the best Fantasy novels of the last few years. I hadn't noticed John Gwynne was conspicuously absent from the threads but, yes, it does seem kind of strange considering the quality of his writing.

If you're looking for a good Fantasy series then I would highly recommend the Faithful and the Fallen.

Late next year for the next book? Groan...

 

[Brian G Turner]

Late next year for the next book?

I presume you caught up with it?

 

[Gonk the Insane]

Yes - finally! - though I didn't actually read it till a month or so ago. AFAIK the Faithful and the Fallen series is now complete at 4 books, and he's moving on to something else. He's one of my favourite contemporary authors - the whole series is consistent, and there isn't a weak book in there at all.

 

[nixie]

Enjoyed the Faithful and the Fallen, Gwynne is now firmly on my list of must buy authors. I have an advance copy of the new book, currently reading and will post a review when finished.