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John Gwynne Reading Order

6 series · 19 books

Fantasy

John Gwynne is a British fantasy author known for crafting epic, character-driven narratives across multiple interconnected worlds. His debut novel Malice earned the prestigious David Gemmell Morningstar Award, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary fantasy. Gwynne has written over eighteen books spanning six series, including the acclaimed Faithful and the Fallen trilogy, the Blood and Bone sequence, and the ongoing Bloodsworn Saga, showcasing his talent for blending intricate plotting with visceral action and complex moral dilemmas.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2017–2019)

Start with Journeys and read in order.

Start this series with Journeys

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Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Blood & Bone Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with A Time of Dread and read in order.

Start this series with A Time of Dread

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A Time of Dread
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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A Time of Blood
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A Time of Courage
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

Start this series with Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)

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Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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A Time for Grief(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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For Love of Distant Shores(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Scent of Tears(With: Juliet E. McKenna,Adrian Tchaikovsky,Frances Hardinge)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Bloodsworn Saga Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021–2024)

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

Start this series with The Shadow of the Gods

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The Shadow of the Gods
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Hunger of the Gods
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Fury of the Gods
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Faithful and the Fallen Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2016)

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

Start this series with Malice

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Better to Live than to Die
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Wolves of War Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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The Wolves of War
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Gwynne written?
John Gwynne has written 19 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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