Books like Valor by John Gwynne
John Gwynne’s debut, *Valor*, follows a cast of warriors torn by faith, duty, and revenge. Corban escapes his homeland only to find no safe haven, pursued by evil generals and wandering giants. Veradis, disillusioned by battle, returns to his king to grapple with internal betrayal. Maquin, driven by vengeance, encounters pirate slavers and brutal pit‑fighting arenas. Meanwhile, Nathair is drawn into eastern conflicts as Queen Rhin advances against King Owain, prompted by a quest for the giants’ legendary cauldron. In this sweeping, battle‑laden world where angels and demons clash, loyalties shift and oaths are tested as the conflict escalates.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: John Gwynne
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