Ed McDonald

1 universe Last reviewed 2026-09-23

Ed McDonald is a British fantasy author based in London who has worked across a range of professions and countries before turning to writing full time. He began writing Blackwing, his debut novel, in 2015 and secured literary representation within a week of submitting it. His work is known for a dark, gritty style that draws on influences including David Gemmell, Joe Abercrombie, and Bernard Cornwell. Outside writing, he practises historical fencing with the longsword, rapier, and pollaxe. Besides the Raven's Mark trilogy, he is also the author of the Redwinter Chronicles series.

Universe(s)

Books

• Blackwing (2017) · The Raven's Mark Core Canon
• Ravencry (2018) · The Raven's Mark Core Canon
• Crowfall (2019) · The Raven's Mark Core Canon

Aggregate across all universes

• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 3 books
• Award recognitions across all universes: 1 (1 nomination)

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