Moc – Gwynne John (2025)

The first book in the cult series The Faithful and the Fallen by acclaimed fantasy author John Gwynne. Young Corban watches enviously as boys become men and learn the art of war. He longs to wield a sword and spear to protect his king's land. However, that day will come sooner than he expected. Only when he loses those he loves does he realize the true cost of courage. The history of the Lands of Exiles is filled with bloody clashes between the armies of men and giants, during which the land turned black with their spilled blood. Although the tribes of giants were defeated long ago, their conquered fortresses still tower across the land. Now, however, the giants are awakening again, stones weeping blood, and even giant worms have appeared. Those who can still read the signs see a threat much greater than the ancient wars approaching. The world will be shrouded in mourning, angels and demons prepare for the battlefield. Then a war will break out that will end all wars. King Aquilus summons the other kings to a council to form an alliance in this urgent time. The prophecy states that both darkness and light will have their champion - the Black Sun and the Bright Star. It would be wise to find them both, for if the Black Sun manages to ascend the throne, all hopes and dreams of humanity will turn to dust.