We’re excited to announce that the first book in John Gwynne’s upcoming Bloodsworn Saga is called . . . THE SHADOW OF THE GODS.
A cover reveal will follow in the near future, but for now here’s a taste of what you can expect from John’s brilliant new book.
The Witcher meets Vikings in this brand new Norse-inspired fantasy series from acclaimed British author John Gwynne, which will thrill his existing fans as well as being the perfect starting point for new readers.
The old gods are dead . . . but their power remains.
After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrið.
Now a new world is rising from the ashes of the old, where power-hungry jarls carve out petty kingdoms and monsters stalk the woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power, promising fame and fortune for those brave – or desperate – enough to seek them out.
As whispers of war echo over the plains and across the fjords, fate follows in the footsteps of three people: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman who has rejected privilege in pursuit of battle fame, and a thrall who seeks vengeance among the famed mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.
All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more teeters on the edge of chaos.
Pre-order UK: link coming soon!
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Praise for John Gwynne
‘John Gwynne is one of the modern masters of heroic fantasy’ Adrian Tchaikovsky
‘Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy’ Giles Kristian
‘Reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place’ Robin Hobb
‘John Gwynne writes fantasy with the heart of a hero and the inventiveness of a master mage’ Sebastien de Castell
‘Plunges you into thrilling action right from the get go . . . Exciting, action-packed fantasy’ Mark Lawrence
