The Shadow of the Gods

'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony Ryan<BR><BR>THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD. <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>As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, 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>All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.<BR><BR>Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne.<BR><BR>Further praise for The Shadow of the Gods<BR><BR>'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff<BR><BR>'A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised 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<BR><BR>'A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart' FanFiAddict<BR><BR>'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<BR><BR>'Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read' Fantasy Hive