Redwinter Chronicles
3 primary works
Book 1
'A glorious reconfiguration of classic fantasy' David Wragg, author of The Blackhawks
From the author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed McDonald's Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy series about how one choice can change a universe.
Raine can see - and speak - to the dead, a gift that comes with a death sentence. All her life she has hidden, lied, and run to save her skin, and she's made some spectacularly bad choices along the way.
But it is a rare act of kindness - rescuing an injured woman in the snow-that becomes the most dangerous decision Raine has ever made.
Because the woman is fleeing from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king, and who will stop at nothing to reclaim what she's stolen. A battle, a betrayal, and a horrific revelation force Raine to enter the citadel and live among the Draoihn. She soon finds that her secret ability could be the key to saving an entire nation.
Though she might have to die to make it happen . . .
Readers absolutely love Daughter of Redwinter:
'This book builds along solidly, painting in a complex backdrop of culture, magic and characters . . . the final six chapters are a rocket ride' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of The Realm of the Elderlings series
'The work of an author bursting with confidence, weaving a tale full of magic, mystery and intrigue' Mike Shackle, author of The Last War series
'This book is a page-turner that kept me hooked the whole time and pulled the rug out from under me!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'In the end I was left breathless with where this story ended up . . . McDonald has outdone himself with this suspenseful and captivating new book' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A girl who can see ghosts, betrayal, intrigue, magic . . . The worldbuilding in this book was fascinating' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This fantasy world was beautiful and deadly . . . [I] adored this and will be recommending it to everyone' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A stunningly good start to a new series' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A fascinating magic system, thoughtful prose, and a truly compelling main character make Daughter of Redwinter a really incredible read' M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves
'An amazingly unique magic system, realistically complex characters, and plot twists that literally had my mouth hanging open in shock. Also bisexual main character!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Book 2
Traitor of Redwinter is the second in Ed McDonald’s Redwinter Chronicles, full of shady politics, militant monks, ancient powers... and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.
The power of the Sixth Gate grows stronger within Raine each day—to control it, she needs lessons no living Draoihn can teach her. Her fledgling friendships are tested to a breaking point as she tries to face what she has become, and her master Ulovar is struck by a mysterious sickness that slowly saps the vitality from his body, leaving Raine to face her growing darkness alone. There’s only one chance to turn the tide of power surging within her—to learn the secrets the Draoihn themselves purged from the world.
The book can teach her. She doesn’t know where she found it, or when exactly, but its ever changing pages whisper power that has lain untouched for centuries.
As the king’s health fails and the north suffers in the grip of famine, rebellious lords hunger for the power of the Crown, backed by powers that would see the Crowns undone. Amidst this growing threat, Raine’s former friend Ovitus brings a powerful new alliance, raising his status and power of his own. He professes support for the heir to the throne even as others would see him take it for himself, and desperately craves Raine’s forgiveness—or her submission.
But the grandmaster has her own plans for Raine, and the deadly training she has been given has not been conducted carelessly. In Raine she seeks to craft a weapon to launch right into her enemy’s heart, as Redwinter seeks to hold onto power.
Amidst threats old and new, Raine must learn the secrets promised by the book, magic promised by a queen with a crown of feathers. A queen to whom Raine has promised more than she can afford to give…
Book 3
