The third in the series is called ‘Ruin’. Cywen is yet another character introduced in this intricate web of words, as the novel immerses the reader into a fantastic universe filled with danger, adventure, and an imminent war coming closer with each page. It shows the inner politics between a King and his Queen, all the while depicting the picture of destruction as a holy crusade is launched by the High King Nathair against all those who stand in his way. Corban, believed to be the Bright Star, strives to live up to all the expectations placed upon him as he embarks on his journey.
It introduces new characters while elucidating on the struggles of each. Quick paced and well thought out, it won worldwide acclaim. ‘Valor’, the second in the series, was released in 2013. A war to end all wars, this novel sets the tone of the series while keeping the reader hooked to every word. Prophecies guide the actions of many, as the Kings forge alliances with one another in an attempt to fend off the the oncoming danger. Filled with giants, pirates, battles, and much more, it brings to life a dark and exciting world of science fiction and political intrigue. The novel also includes intersecting plot lines following the various other characters within. Along the way, however, he learns the terrifying price of true courage while losing those he loved and cherished. It follows the protagonist, a young boy called Corban, as he walks the path of becoming the warrior he always wanted to be. ‘Malice’, the first in the series, was given the David Gemmell Morningstar Award in 2013 in the category of the Best Fantasy debut novel. Although fairly recent, their popularity has called for publishing a number of editions of each book. These have been published through Tor UK/Panmacmillan as well as Orbit Books. The series is a fast-paced fantasy work which was widely acclaimed by many. Thus, an average dad with a knack for bedtime stories, Gwynne tapped into his imagination to make a hugely successful debut in 2012. The influence of his favorite writers is evident in the plot structure and story line of his first series, ‘The Faithful and the Fallen’. Eventually, however, things changed, and today he has established his place among many of the popular authors from across the world. He penned down the stories that took form in his mind, yet never considered the possibility of becoming a published author. Martin came to his rescue in the form of ideas and imagination.
As a result, he turned to his favorite authors for inspiration. But at the end of the day he enjoyed the geekier side of life. However, while this was his wife, Caroline’s passion, it clearly was not his own.
It involved plenty of manual labor on Gwynne’s part, and helped sustain the family for the time being. This resulted in him and his wife working with rejuvenating vintage furniture when they weren’t taking care of their daughter. He ended up quitting his job at the University in order to take care of her, which meant staying at home a lot. Somewhere in the middle of that, he even managed to waiter at a restaurant in Canada.Įventually, however, due to his daughter’s disability, things had to change. These range from packing soap at a factory to being a lecturer at Brighton University. In all these years he has held a wide variety of exciting and unbelievable jobs. Now, however, his life has established a certain level of stability for him as he is happily married and settled in East Sussex with his wife, four children, and three dogs. This was due to his father’s position in the RAF. Born in Singapore, John Gwynne is an England based author who was used to traveling a lot as a child.