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John Gwynne Reading Order

6 series · 18 books

Fantasy

John Gwynne is a British fantasy author known for his immersive storytelling and richly developed worlds. With 18 novels spread across six series, including The Faithful and the Fallen and The Bloodsworn Saga, he has captivated readers since his debut in 2012. His notable work, Malice, earned him the David Gemmell Morningstar Award in 2013 and set the stage for his continued success in the genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Journeys and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Journeys
Journeys
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Art of War
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Blood & Bone Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with A Time of Dread and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of A Time of Dread
A Time of Dread
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Time of Blood
A Time of Blood
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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A Time of Courage
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Tales of the Apt Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

Start with Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky), the first of 4 books in the Tales of the Apt series.

#Title
1
Cover of Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2016Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Time for Grief(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
A Time for Grief(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of For Love of Distant Shores(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
For Love of Distant Shores(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Frances Hardinge)
The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Frances Hardinge)
2018Buy 🇺🇸

The Bloodsworn Saga Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2024)

Start with The Shadow of the Gods and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Shadow of the Gods
The Shadow of the Gods
2021Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Hunger of the Gods
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Fury of the Gods
2024Buy 🇺🇸

The Faithful and the Fallen Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2016)

Start with Malice, the first of 4 books in the The Faithful and the Fallen series.

#Title
1
Cover of Malice
Malice
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Valor
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Ruin
2015Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Wrath
2016Buy 🇺🇸

The Wolves of War Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
The Wolves of War
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Gwynne written?
John Gwynne has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each John Gwynne series?
Here are the first books in John Gwynne's series: Anthologies: Journeys; Blood & Bone: A Time of Dread; Tales of the Apt: Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky); The Bloodsworn Saga: The Shadow of the Gods; The Faithful and the Fallen: Malice.
What order should I read John Gwynne's books?
We recommend reading John Gwynne's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is John Gwynne still writing new books?
Yes, John Gwynne has 1 ongoing series: The Bloodsworn Saga.

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