In the Otherworld, dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh to end the war with the Faithful, once and for all.Continue the epic fantasy series with Ruin and Wrath. Embroiled in struggles for power and survival, the mortal world is unaware of the greatest threat of all. And all the while Corban struggles to become the man that everyone believes him to be - the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands. But to get there they must travel through Cambren, avoiding warbands, giants and the vicious wolven of the mountains. Meanwhile, the young warrior Corban flees from his conquered homeland with his exiled companions, heading for the only place that may offer them sanctuary.
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For she may be their one chance at killing the biggest threat to their power. They have no intention of letting such a prize slip from their grasp. But any chance of escape is futile once Nathair and his disquieting advisor Calidus realize who she is. Left for dead - her kin have fled and her country is overrun with enemies - Cywen fights to survive. But Rhin is playing her own games and has her eyes on a far greater prize. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren, there are few who can stand against him. The second in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Valour by John Gwynne carries all of the excitement of the first.The Banished Lands are torn by war as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. They would be wise to seek out both, for if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind's hopes and dreams will fall to dust. Prophesy indicates darkness and light will demand two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. High King Aquilus summons his fellow kings to council, seeking an alliance in this time of need. Then there will be a war to end all wars. Sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. But now giants stir anew, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of giant wyrms. Although the giant-clans were broken in ages past, their ruined fortresses still scar the land. The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king's realm. Called a 'Hell of a debut' by bestselling author Conn Iggulden, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series.Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war.