Matthew Ward is a British author known for his contributions to fantasy and speculative fiction. After a decade as a principal architect for Games Workshop’s "Warhammer" and "Warhammer 40,000" franchises, he transitioned to crafting original worlds and narratives. His works are celebrated for their immersive settings and intricate storytelling, appealing to readers who seek richly imagined magical realms.
Ward’s writing is deeply influenced by his fascination with historic places, including castles, ancient cities, and the London Underground. This passion for atmospheric locales often translates into vividly detailed settings within his novels. Residing near Nottingham with his wife and several cats, he balances his creative pursuits with an admitted overabundance of musical instruments—most of which he humorously acknowledges he cannot play well.
Dedicated to bringing more magic into the world through his stories, Ward continues to write for audiences who share his love of fantastical adventures. His career reflects a commitment to world-building, whether through his earlier work in established universes or his current explorations of original fiction.
Coldharbour Books
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Roots
2018
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Innocence Lost
2018
Eventide Books
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Queen of Eventide
2015
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Holy Orders
2020
Legacy Trilogy Books
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Legacy of Ash
2019
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Legacy of Steel
2020
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Legacy of Light
2021
The Reckoning Books
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Light of the Radiant
2016
The Soulfire Saga Books
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The Darkness Before Them
2023
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The Fire Within Them
2024
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The Lie That Binds Them
2025
Matthew Ward Short Stories/Novellas
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The Tribute
2016
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The Game
2018
Matthew Ward Collections
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Edges of the World
2016
Frostgrave Books
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Tales of the Frozen City (By: David A. McIntee, Ben Counter, Jonathan Green, Mark A. Latham, Graeme Davis, Matt Ward, Karen McCullough, Joseph A. McCullough, M. Harold Page, Sarah Newton, M.J. Dougherty, Duncan Molloy)
2015
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Frostgrave (By: Mark A. Latham, Joseph A. McCullough)
2015
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Thaw of the Lich Lord (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2015
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Forgotten Pacts (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2016
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Dark Alchemy (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2016
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Into the Breeding Pits (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2016
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Arcane Locations (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2016
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The Frostgrave Folio (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2017
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Ulterior Motives (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2017
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Second Chances: A Tale of the Frozen City
2017
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The Maze of Malcor (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2018
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Oathgold: A Tale of the Frozen City
2018
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The Wizards’ Conclave (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2019
14
Perilous Dark (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2019
15
Wizard Eye: The Art of Frostgrave (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2020
Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago Books
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Fantasy Wargames in the Lost Isles (By: Joseph A. McCullough)
2017
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Tales of the Lost Isles (With: Gav Thorpe, David A. McIntee, Ben Counter, Jonathan Green, Mark A. Latham, Peter McLean, Howard Andrew Jones, Joseph A. McCullough, M. Harold Page)