Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1) by John Gwynne

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Malice by John Gwynne is a sweeping, epic fantasy debut and the opening volume of The Faithful and the Fallen series, a grand, multi-perspective saga steeped in ancient prophecy, brutal warfare, and the classic struggle between good and evil. Set in the Banished Lands, a world once ruled by giants and shaped by the ancient war between angels and demons, the novel follows a diverse cast of characters as an ancient prophecy foretelling a final, apocalyptic battle between light and dark begins to stir once again.

Among the sprawling cast, the novel centers particularly on Corban, a young man growing up in a quiet, peaceful corner of the Banished Lands, whose life is upended as political intrigue, betrayal, and the machinations of powerful, warring factions draw him and those around him toward the coming conflict. Blending old-school, character-driven epic fantasy with genuinely brutal, hard-hitting battle sequences, Gwynne weaves together multiple perspectives and storylines, building a richly detailed world where the lines between the "Faithful" and the "Fallen" are far less clear-cut than ancient prophecy would suggest.

Praised for its old-fashioned, immersive approach to epic fantasy, Malice has resonated with fans of traditional, sweeping fantasy sagas in the tradition of David Gemmell and George R.R. Martin, launching a beloved series celebrated for its coming-of-age storytelling, morally complex characters, and genuinely high-stakes, unflinching battle sequences.

Why Choose This Book?

• A sweeping, old-school epic fantasy: Delivers classic, immersive world-building in the tradition of genre greats.
• A richly imagined world: Set in the Banished Lands, shaped by an ancient war between angels and demons.
• Multi-perspective, character-driven storytelling: Follows a diverse cast as an apocalyptic prophecy stirs once more.
• Brutal, hard-hitting battle sequences: Delivers genuine stakes and unflinching combat throughout.
• The start of a beloved series: Perfect for readers wanting to begin The Faithful and the Fallen from book one.

About the Author: John Gwynne

John Gwynne is a British fantasy author known for his sweeping, character-driven epic fantasy sagas. Malice marked his acclaimed debut and the launch of The Faithful and the Fallen series, earning him comparisons to celebrated fantasy authors like David Gemmell and George R.R. Martin. Gwynne has continued building on the Banished Lands universe through subsequent series, cementing his reputation as a beloved voice in modern epic fantasy.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Fans of sweeping, old-school epic fantasy sagas
• Readers who love David Gemmell or George R.R. Martin's style of fantasy
• Fans of coming-of-age stories set against high-stakes, world-spanning conflict
• Readers who enjoy multi-perspective storytelling and richly built worlds
• Anyone looking to start a beloved, complete epic fantasy series from book one

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