DEFY THE DARKNESS
DEFEND THE LIGHT
At the battle of Starstone Lake, Drem and his friends witnessed horrors. They saw magic warping men into beasts and a demon rise from the dead. So they race to warn the Order of the Bright Star. But the demons' priestess, Fritha, is sent in pursuit.
Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed lineage. It represents the warrior angels' most dangerous secret, so when their high captain tracks her down, he aims to kill. Meanwhile, a demonic war-host is preparing to crush their enemies and rule the world of men. Like heroes of old, Riv, Drem and their companions must battle to save their land. But can light triumph when the dark is rising?
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
'Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast'
ROBIN HOBB
'Extraordinarily good . . . Gwynne is setting a
new benchmark in fantasy'
GILES KRISTIAN
'A great read . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy'
MARK LAWRENCE

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's been in a rock 'n' roll band, playing the double bass, travelled 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. He is the author of the epic fantasy series The Faithful and the Fallen including Malice, Valour, Ruin and Wrath.