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Book 3 in Of Blood & Bone

A Time of Courage

by John Gwynne

688 pages

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A Time of Courage by John Gwynne continues the Of Blood & Bone series as heroes face deadly enemies, fierce battles, and the ultimate test of honor, loyalty, and bravery in a world of magic and war.

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About the book

A Time of Courage by John Gwynne is the third novel in the Of Blood & Bone series, delivering an epic continuation of the saga filled with war, magic, and heroism. Following the events of the earlier books, the story heightens the stakes as kingdoms are thrown into chaos and both heroes and villains confront life-altering challenges.

The protagonists face relentless threats, from monstrous adversaries to treacherous political rivals, while navigating personal trials that test their loyalty, courage, and moral compass. Gwynne expertly blends large-scale battles, magical conflicts, and strategic maneuvering with character-driven storytelling, ensuring the stakes are as emotional as they are epic.

Themes of honor, sacrifice, friendship, and resilience run throughout the narrative, highlighting the bravery required to stand against overwhelming odds. Relationships are tested, alliances are formed and broken, and each choice carries weighty consequences that shape the outcome of the saga.

A Time of Courage incorporates classic epic fantasy tropes such as heroic quests, morally grey characters, high-stakes battles, dark magic, political intrigue, and mythical creatures. John Gwynne’s immersive worldbuilding, relentless pacing, and vivid action sequences make this novel a thrilling continuation of the series.

Ideal for fans of epic fantasy and action-packed adventures, A Time of Courage propels the Of Blood & Bone series forward with relentless suspense, unforgettable characters, and a richly imagined world where the cost of bravery is high, and the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance.

Of Blood & Bone reading order

Full reading order
  1. 1 A Time of Dread
  2. 2 A Time of Blood
  3. 3 A Time of Courage You are here

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About A Time of Courage

Who wrote A Time of Courage?
A Time of Courage was written by John Gwynne.
Is A Time of Courage part of a series?
Yes. A Time of Courage is book 3 in the Of Blood & Bone series. To read the series in order, start with A Time of Dread.
How many pages is A Time of Courage?
A Time of Courage is 688 pages long.
What books are similar to A Time of Courage?
If you enjoyed A Time of Courage, readers also recommend A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, Caraval and Lightlark.

About John Gwynne

New York Times bestselling author of brutal, epic fantasy. Creator of The Faithful and the Fallen, Of Blood and Bone, and The Bloodsworn Saga. David Gemmell Morningstar Award winner. Viking reenactor crafting tales of warriors, honor, and ancient gods.

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