The Wolves of War with John Gwynne
Wed 04 Nov 2026
7:00pm at The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn St, Bath BA1 1UF
Book+Ticket includes a ticket with a copy of the book. All tickets include 15% off any books purchased on the night, author talk, Q&A and signing.
Other ways to book:
Email books@mrbsemporium.com, call 01225 331155 or pop into the shop at 14-15 John Street, Bath. BA1 2JL.
We are incredibly excited to welcome bestselling fantasy author, John Gwynne, to Bath for the publication of The Wolves of War, the first book in an epic new series.
From the author of The Bloodsworn Saga (beginning with Mr B’s fave The Shadow of the Gods), and The Faithful and the Fallen series, comes a new blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice and thrilling adventure. John has long been one of our team’s favourite fantasy authors, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to Bath at long last for this special event!
John will be in conversation with Lord Grimdark himself, Joe Abercrombie – local legend and friend of the shop. Joe is the bestselling author of the The Blade Itself, Half a King, and shop fave The Devils.
Can’t make it to the event? Order a signed and dedicated copy here.
About the book:
The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people.
Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia’s awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm.
For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth.
Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it.
‘A heartfelt tour de force by one of fantasy’s greatest writers’ – Jay Kristoff
‘From the very first sentence, I fell into the story. Excellent’ – Robin Hobb
‘Fast pacing, likable characters, gritty battles, and fantastical beasties. If the little girl Halia doesn’t steal your heart, you might have left it in your other shirt pocket’ – Christopher Buehlman
About the authors:
John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ‘n’ roll band and travelled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. He is the author of the bestselling Bloodsworn saga, and The Faithful and the Fallen series. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.
Joe Abercrombie was born in Lancaster, England, studied psychology at Manchester University, and worked as an editor of documentaries and live music before his first book, The Blade Itself, was published in 2006. Two further instalments of the First Law trilogy, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings, followed, along with three standalone books set in the same world: Best Served Cold, The Heroes and Red Country. He has also written the Shattered Sea trilogy for young adults, the Age of Madness trilogy for old adults, and Sharp Ends, a collection of short stories. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children.