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Matthew Ward

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The United Kingdom

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http://www.thetowerofstars.co.uk/

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery

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Matthew Ward is a writer, cat-servant and owner of more musical instruments than he can actually play (and considerably more than he can play well). He’s afflicted with an obsession for old places – castles, historic cities and the London Underground chief amongst them – and should probably cultivate more interests to help expand out his author biography.

After a decade serving as a principal architect for Games Workshop’s Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 properties, Matthew embarked on an adventure to tell stories set in worlds of his own design. He lives near Nottingham with his extremely patient wife – as well as a pride of attention-seeking cats – and writes to entertain anyone who feels there’s not enough magic in the world.

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Average rating: 3.99 · 3,866 ratings · 666 reviews · 45 distinct works • Similar authors

	Legacy of Ash (Legacy Trilogy, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 1,721 ratings — published 2019 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Legacy of Steel (The Legacy Trilogy, #2) 4.19 avg rating — 674 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Legacy of Light (The Legacy Trilogy, #3) 4.30 avg rating — 394 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Codex: Space Marines 3.87 avg rating — 188 ratings — published 1998 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Codex: Blood Angels (Warhammer 40,000) 3.95 avg rating — 79 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Codex: Necrons (5th Edition) 3.68 avg rating — 65 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shadow of the Raven (The Reckoning, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Queen of Eventide 3.77 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Codex Grey Knights 3.65 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Warhammer Armies: Orcs and Goblins by Matthew Ward (Goodreads Author), Bill King 3.32 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Matthew Ward

Legacy Trilogy (3 books)
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Matthew Ward (Goodreads Author)

4.07 avg rating — 2,788 ratings

Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition (12 books)
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3.91 avg rating — 800 ratings

The Reckoning (2 books)
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4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings

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Raising Steam (Discworld, #40; Moist von Lipwig, #3)

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“Weak men given licence are always more dangerous than the strong.”
― Matthew Ward, Legacy of Ash

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“She stared across the muster field where the bulk of the 7th formed up alongside the ochre shields of Lord Strazna’s Knights Fellnore, and the ragtag array of banners and shields Lady Sarravin had assembled. What had begun as a sally looked more and more like Ahrad’s last hope . . . assuming she could bring order to the ranks. To depart the gate as a mob would only invite slaughter, and leave the citadel bereft”
― Matthew Ward, Legacy of Steel

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“The mists parted. Two Hadari, armour too finely wrought for mere Immortals, galloped into view. One held the captured Fellnore pennant aloft. The other’s helm bore a stylised silver halo above, and a golden mask beneath”
― Matthew Ward, Legacy of Steel

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