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The Shadow of the Gods (Standard Hardcover Edition)
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By John Gwynne
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author John Gwynne comes an epic fantasy saga set in a Norse-inspired world. Packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods is a masterclass in epic fantasy and a must read for any fantasy fan.
“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.
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
The Fury 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
“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.
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
The Fury 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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"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
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"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)
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"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic."Anthony Ryan
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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)
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"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
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"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."FanFiAddict
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"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
- On Sale
- Oct 14, 2025
- Page Count
- 528 pages
- Publisher
- Orbit
- ISBN-13
- 9780316596992
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