BRAVE THE SHADOWSWIELD THE SWORDA race of warrior angels once defeated a mighty demon horde. Now the victorious Ben-Elim rule the Banished Lands. However, their peace is brutally enforced - and their ancient enemy might not be as crushed as they'd thought. The giantess Sig must head west to investigate disturbing demon sightings, though the Kadoshim are long-defeated. And in the snow-bound north, Drem finds mutilated corpses on a hunting expedition. A predator, or something far worse? Hot-headed Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim's peace-keeping force. Then she discovers betrayal in its ranks and a life-changing secret. It's a time of shifting loyalties and difficult choices. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise. 'Delivers a truly excellent read' MARK LAWRENCE'One of the modern masters of heroic fantasy'ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY'Brilliant . . . Rivalry, politics and a power struggle of epic proportions'LUCY HOUNSOM'Gwynne's writing is superb'SEBASTIEN DE CASTELLjohn-gwynne.com

John Gwynne's fantasy trilogy is a stirring epic where loyalty, truth and courage will be tested - and new heroes will be forged as a mighty conflict awaits. Perfect for fans of David Gemmell and Bernard Cornwell.