The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener, and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy.'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic.' -Anthony Ryan, author of The PariahĪ century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. 'Quintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection. epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart.'- FanFiAddict This is a duly exciting start to the series.'- Publishers Weekly Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. 'Gwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. 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) 'There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.

'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic.'- Anthony Ryan A great companion to Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology.'- Booklist (starred review) '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. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book.'- Robin Hobb The well-realized characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. The story continues in book two, The Hunger of the Gods, available now! 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. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.Īs 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.Īll three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.

'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic.' -Anthony Ryan, author of The PariahĪ century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction.

The bloodsworn trilogy