The Wolves of War, John Gwynne
The Wolves of War, John Gwynne
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The Wolves of War

Author: John Gwynne

Series: The Wolfheart Chronicles #1

Narrator: John Gwynne

Unabridged: TBD

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 11/03/2026

Synopsis

King of heroic fantasy and New York Times bestselling author John Gwynne returns with a blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice, and thrilling adventure.“Gwynne is a rare breed of writer whose gift lies not in his panoply of talents, but in his authenticity. The Wolves of War is a beautiful book.”– Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author“A tour de force by one of fantasy's greatest writers.” – Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestseller authorTHE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGS
 
The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people.
 
Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia's awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm.
 
For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth.
 
Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it.“Gwynne artfully weaves myth and history to capture the reader from the very first sentence.” – Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author“A masterclass in heroic fantasy.” – Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Gwynne is a master storyteller whose heroic characters remind us that even in dark and violent times, there is goodness and light.” —Fonda Lee, author of The Last Contract of Isako and the Green Bone Saga“Exceeds expectations from the very first sentence.” – Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author

About John Gwynne

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's played double bass in a rock 'n' roll band, packed soap in a soap factory and dug ditches for a landscaping crew.He is married with four children, eight goats, five sheep, three dogs, two horses and three ducks and lives in East Sussex, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. When not writing or running around after his wife and her crazy animals he can be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.

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“Armed with deadly prose, armored in weighty themes, Gwynne is a rare breed of writer whose gift lies not in his panoply of talents, but in his authenticity. The Wolves of War is a beautiful book. It was written in blood. But that is not why it is beautiful. It is beautiful because Gwynne knows that war is hell, and only in hell can we mean mortals discover the angels within.”—Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A shivering epic of war and magic told behind the pages of the past, with a remarkable young heroine at its beating heart. John Gwynne artfully weaves myth and history to capture a reader from the very first sentence."—Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Epic in scale and deeply human at its heart, The Wolves of War is a masterclass in heroic fantasy. Gwynne's unforgettable characters and cinematic storytelling had me captivated from beginning to end.”—Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A heartfelt tour de force by one of fantasy's greatest writers.”—Jay Kristoff, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Fun Viking / Slavic mashup featuring Gwynne’s signature fast pacing, likable characters, gritty battles, and fantastical beasties. If the little girl Halia doesn’t steal your heart, you might have left it in your other shirt pocket.”—Christopher Buehlman, New York Times Bestselling Author

“I have never been disappointed by a John Gwynne book. From the very first sentence, I fell into the story. Excellent story wrapped in compelling writing.”—Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author

“An utterly captivating tale of war, magic, treasure, and most of all, the love that binds family. John Gwynne is a master storyteller whose heroic characters remind us that even in dark and violent times, there is goodness and light.” —Fonda Lee, author of The Last Contract of Isako and the Green Bone Saga

“A thrilling tale of battles large and small with Gwynne’s trademark authenticity. At turns tender, violent, imaginative, and exciting. And sometimes all of these things at once.”—Mark Lawrence, New York Times Bestselling Author

“From the first page you know you are in the hands of a master storyteller. This is a truly breathtaking epic, vivid, moving and absolutely gripping.”—Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den

"Evocative, compelling, and full of magic and monsters, The Wolves of War is a novel that takes a firm hold of you and doesn't let go. And why should that be a surprise? With this historical fantasy, which so expertly weaves Slavic myth and legend with history, John Gwynne has crafted another captivating masterpiece. A masterpiece with a heart. For even when fighting against deadly witches and ferocious monsters, nothing is stronger than the bonds of family and the love that binds them together."—Shauna Lawless, author of The Children of Gods and Fighting Men

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