Shadow of the Gods
«Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action packed cinematic read. It feels historically authentic, Viking-esque, yet wonderfully fantastical too. A tale of monsters and magic, Gods and legends, friendship and oaths, blood and vengeance - Gwynne has certainly done it again, if not raised the bar even higher»
Fantasy Hive
The Shadow of the Gods begins a brand new Norse-inspired epic fantasy series from bestselling author John Gwynne, packed with action, magic and monsters
After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrid.
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After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrid.
Now a new world is rising, where power-hungry jarls feud and monsters stalk the woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power for those brave - or desperate - enough to seek them out.
Now, as whispers of war echo across the mountains and 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.
Praise for John Gwynne
'John Gwynne is one of the modern masters of heroic fantasy' Adrian Tchaikovsky
'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
'Extraordinarily good . . . Gwynne is setting a new benchmark in fantasy' Giles Kristian
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Orbit
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 528
- ISBN
- 9780356514215
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
Anmeldelser
«Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action packed cinematic read. It feels historically authentic, Viking-esque, yet wonderfully fantastical too. A tale of monsters and magic, Gods and legends, friendship and oaths, blood and vengeance - Gwynne has certainly done it again, if not raised the bar even higher»
Fantasy Hive
«John Gwynne has written another classic and easily one of the best books of the year»
Under the Radar SFF Books
«A brilliant Norse-influenced fantasy that grabs you from the first page and never lets go. Another dazzling epic story from a true master»
Out of This World SFF Reviews
«This engaging tale is full of battles, blood, friendship, and epic fame to be sung for ages. I can't rave about it enough. After finishing this, you will be left breathless, hungering for more. I will immediately be reading every book ever written by John Gwynne»
BookNest
«Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable»
Jay Kristoff, NYT bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire
«A duly exciting start to the series»
Publishers Weekly
«A merciless and brutal series filled with graphic action, impeccable world-building and an ever-growing ensemble of characters who straddle the lines of morality»
Polygon
«John Gwynne writes some of the most blood-pumping battle scenes that I have ever read»
Fantasy Book Nerd
«Wonderfully atmospheric, and readers looking for a Nordic flavored fantasy adventure will find plenty to love»
Fantasy Book Critic
«John Gwynne is the closest we have to an inheritor of David Gemmell's mantle as master of heroic fantasy with grit and heart»
Mark Lawrence
«The best book I've read this year»
Miles Cameron
«The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining . . . The three characters are swept up in this larger plot in different ways, which just makes the story richer. The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology»
Booklist
«A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic»
Anthony Ryan
«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
«Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection, sharpened to a deadly edge and it does NOT disappoint. For new readers enjoy your first time experiencing Gwynne as he is a magnificent storyteller of gritty and grim fantasy that is full of heart. For old and new readers alike, simply, you are in for a treat as 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
«A masterclass in storytelling. It is epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart. A near-perfect combination of Vikings and Cornwell's The Last Kingdom, but with a fantastical flare that Gwynne executes flawlessly»
FanFiAddict