{"product_id":"a-time-of-dread-9780316502245","title":"A Time of Dread","description":"\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed epic fantasy author John Gwynne returns with the first book in a new trilogy, perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and David Gemmell.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Time of Dread\u003c\/i\u003e reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place.\" -- Robin Hobb\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their peace is brutally enforced. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim's peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic.\u003cbr\u003eAnd in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests. The work of a predator, or something far darker?\u003cbr\u003eIt's a time of shifting loyalties and world-changing dangers. Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise. . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gwynne\u003c\/b\u003e studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's been in a rock 'n' roll band, playing the double bass, traveled the USA and lived in Canada for a time. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, running a small family business rejuvenating vintage furniture. \u003ci\u003eMalice\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orbit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598443385106,"sku":"9780316502245","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ecaae797-71f5-442e-a8af-d6b14d6a9ae4.jpg?v=1732184947","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-time-of-dread-9780316502245","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}