Valour
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 34,054 ratings, 3,061 reviews)Read More
Found a better price? Request a price match

Valour
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Valour
Compared to David Gemmell and George R. R Martin, John Gwynne's first novel Malice was called a "Hell of a debut" by bestselling author Conn Iggulden and shortlisted for the Gemmell award for best debut novel. The story continues in his second novel, Valour.
Compared to David Gemmell and George R. R Martin, John Gwynne's first novel Malice was called a "Hell of a debut" by bestselling author Conn Iggulden and shortlisted for the Gemmell award for best debut novel. The story continues in his second novel, Valour.
The second epic fantasy in The Faithful and the Fallen series, Valour by John Gwynne carries all of the excitement of the first.
The Banished Lands are torn by war as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm, challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren, there are few who can stand against him. But Rhin is playing her own games and has her eyes on a far greater prize...
Left for dead—her kin have fled and her country is overrun with enemies—Cywen fights to survive. But any chance of escape is futile once Nathair and his disquieting advisor Calidus realise who she is. They have no intention of letting such a prize slip from their grasp, for she may be their one chance at killing the biggest threat to their power.
Meanwhile, the young warrior Corban flees from his conquered homeland with his exiled companions, heading for the only place that may offer them sanctuary. But to get there, they must travel through Cambren, avoiding warbands, giants, and the vicious wolven of the mountains. All the while, Corban struggles to become the man that everyone believes him to be—the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands.
Embroiled in struggles for power and survival, the mortal world is unaware of the greatest threat of all. In the Otherworld, dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh, to end the war with the Faithful once and for all.
Continue the fantasy series with Ruin and Wrath, or start the series with Malice.
Series: The Faithful and the Fallen
View allBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews praise Valour for its sharp prose, strong pacing, and complex characters that vividly bring the world to life. It is compared favourably to works by Eddings, Gemmell, and Goodkind, yet with added maturity and depth. Readers appreciate its captivating storytelling and commend John Gwynne for successfully building on his debut. The book is noted for its detailed world-building and Celtic-influenced settings, offering a fresh take on the classic good versus evil narrative. Overall, the book is celebrated as a standout work in modern fantasy.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780330545761
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 39.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 471g
Pages: 672
About the Author
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. His first novel, Malice, won the David Gemmell Morningstar award for best debut fantasy. Valour is his second novel.
Also by John Gwynne
View allMore from Sci-Fi & Fantasy
View allWhy buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent specialist on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery
Our cozy 200m2 warehouse in Auckland holds over 10,000 books in-stock so you're not waiting for books to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Pick Ups
We're an online-only store but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.