The Shadow of the Gods - (The Bloodsworn Trilogy) by John Gwynne (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Extras include excerpts from Son of the storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa and Legacy of ash by Matthew Ward.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." --Anthony Ryan, author of <i>The Pariah</i> <p/>THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.</b> <br>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. <p/>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. <p/>All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods. <br> <b>Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, <i>The Shadow of the Gods</i> begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.</b> <p/>For more from John Gwynne, check out: <br> Of Blood and Bone<i>A Time of Dread</i><i>A Time of Blood</i><i>A Time of Courage</i> The Faithful and the Fallen<i>Malice</i><i>Valor</i><i>Ruin</i><i>Wrath</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"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."--<i><b>Vulture (Best of the Year)</b></i><br><br>"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."--<i><b>FanFiAddict</b></i><br><br>"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic."--<i><b>Anthony Ryan</b></i><br><br>"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."--<i><b>Robin Hobb</b></i><br><br>"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."--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i><br><br>"Quintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection . . . <i>The Shadow of the Gods</i> is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener, and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy."--<i><b>The Tattooed Book Geek</b></i><br><br>"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 <i>Norse Mythology</i>."--<i><b>Booklist (starred review)</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Gwynne</b> 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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