The Shadow of the Gods

Author:   John Gwynne ,  Colin Mace
Publisher:   Orbit
Volume:   1
ISBN:  

9780316539883


Pages:   528
Publication Date:   04 May 2021
Format:   Paperback
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"""A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic."" --Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrid, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn. All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods. Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. The story continues in book two, The Hunger of the Gods, available now! For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn The Shadow of the Gods The Hunger of the Gods Of Blood and Bone A Time of Dread A Time of Blood A Time of Courage The Faithful and the Fallen Malice Valor Ruin Wrath"

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Author:   John Gwynne ,  Colin Mace
Publisher:   Orbit
Imprint:   Orbit
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.553kg
ISBN:  

9780316539883


ISBN 10:   0316539880
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   04 May 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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"""There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic. As tension mounts with each passing page, Gwynne delivers exhilarating fights and gruesome battles with such vivid prose the choreography jumps off the page.""--Vulture (Best of the Year) ""A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart.""--FanFiAddict ""A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic.""--Anthony Ryan ""A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realized characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It's everything I've come to expect from a John Gwynne book.""--Robin Hobb ""Gwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. This is a duly exciting start to the series.""--Publishers Weekly ""Quintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener, and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy.""--The Tattooed Book Geek ""The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining....The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.""--Booklist (starred review)"


A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. Fantasy can be an escape from reality, but some stories carry the reader to an enhanced reality, a place where the world seems to have brighter colors and sharper contrasts.--Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread A series that promises the same degree of complexity and depth found in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series.--Library Journal (starred review) on Malice Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love?--Peter Newman on A Time of Dread Influenced by Gemmell's Rigante and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones ... Hell of a debut.--Conn Iggulden on Malice


Influenced by Gemmell's Rigante and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones ... Hell of a debut. --Conn Iggulden on Malice Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love? --Peter Newman on A Time of Dread A series that promises the same degree of complexity and depth found in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series. --Library Journal (starred review) on Malice A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. Fantasy can be an escape from reality, but some stories carry the reader to an enhanced reality, a place where the world seems to have brighter colors and sharper contrasts. --Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread


Author Information

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's played double bass in a rock 'n' roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave.

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