In A Time of Dread, John Gwynne plunges readers into a world on the brink of chaos. The Ben-Elim, a race of powerful warrior angels, once conquered a deadly demon horde, only to now rule the Banished Lands with a brutal hand. Their peace, however, is fraught with tension, as ancient enemies might still be lurking, far from defeated.
Across the vast land, danger stirs. In the north, Drem, a rugged trapper, stumbles upon mutilated bodies, signs of a demonic force awakening. Meanwhile, in the south, Riv, an impulsive young soldier, uncovers a deadly secret within her own ranks. Loyalties shift, and the lines between friend and foe blur. Demons are gathering, and with them, the time for their rise approaches.
Set against the backdrop of betrayal, magic, and war, A Time of Dread offers a gripping start to a new epic fantasy series, where each character must choose their path in the face of an impending, world-altering threat.