Matthew Ward

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
# Title Year
1 Roots 2018
2 Innocence Lost 2018
Eventide Books
# Title Year
1 Queen of Eventide 2015
2 Holy Orders 2020
Legacy Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 Legacy of Ash 2019
2 Legacy of Steel 2020
3 Legacy of Light 2021
The Reckoning Books
# Title Year
1 Light of the Radiant 2016
The Soulfire Saga Books
# Title Year
1 The Darkness Before Them 2023
2 The Fire Within Them 2024
3 The Lie That Binds Them 2025
Matthew Ward Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Tribute 2016
2 The Game 2018
Matthew Ward Collections
# Title Year
1 Edges of the World 2016
Frostgrave Books
# Title Year
1 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
2 Frostgrave (By: Mark A. Latham, Joseph A. McCullough) 2015
3 Thaw of the Lich Lord (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2015
4 Forgotten Pacts (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2016
5 Dark Alchemy (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2016
6 Into the Breeding Pits (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2016
7 Arcane Locations (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2016
8 The Frostgrave Folio (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2017
9 Ulterior Motives (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2017
10 Second Chances: A Tale of the Frozen City 2017
11 The Maze of Malcor (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2018
12 Oathgold: A Tale of the Frozen City 2018
13 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
# Title Year
1 Fantasy Wargames in the Lost Isles (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2017
2 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) 2017
3 Lost Colossus (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2018
4 Gods of Fire (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2018
5 Farwander (By: Ben Counter) 2018
6 Destiny's Call (By: Mark A. Latham) 2018
7 Cities of Bronze (By: Joseph A. McCullough) 2019
Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Books
# Title Year
1 Codex: Space Marines 1998
2 Codex: Blood Angels 2010
3 Codex Grey Knights 2011
4 Codex: Necrons 2011
Matthew Ward Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Grimdark Magazine Issue #4 2015
2 Tales of the Frozen City 2015
3 Frostgrave 2015
4 Forbidden Thoughts 2017
5 Tales of the Lost Isles 2017
6 The King Must Fall 2022
7 Heartwood 2024