The Shadow of the Gods

By: John Gwynne

Published by Orbit, 2021

<b>Set in a Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, <i>The Shadow of the Gods</i> begins John Gwynne's <i>New York Times </i>bestselling Bloodsworn Saga. The story continues in book two, <i>The Hunger of the Gods,</i> available now!<br> <br> <br> <br> "A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." </b>--Anthony Ryan, author of <i>The Pariah</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.</b><br> <br> <br> <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.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.<br> <br> <b>LOOK OUT FOR THE <i>DELUXE LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION </i>OF <i>THE SHADOW OF THE GODS</i></b>―featuring stenciled sprayed edges, a new introduction from the author, a foil stamped case, and custom endpapers. Only available on a limited first print run while supplies last.<br> <br> <br> <br> For more from John Gwynne, check out:<br> <br> <br> <br> The Bloodsworn<br> <br> <i>The Shadow of the Gods<br> <br> The Hunger of the Gods<br> <br> The Fury of the Gods</i><br> <br> <br> <br> Of Blood and Bone<br> <br> <i>A Time of Dread<br> <br> A Time of Blood<br> <br> A Time of Courage</i><br> <br> <br> <br> The Faithful and the Fallen<br> <br> <i>Malice<br> <br> Valor<br> <br> Ruin<br> <br> Wrath</i>