'Influenced by Gemmell's Rigante and George R.

Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series.'- Library Journal (starred review) on Malice 'A series that promises the same degree of complexity and depth found in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books and George R. 'Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love?'- Peter Newman on A Time of Dread Fantasy can be an escape from reality, but some stories carry the reader to an enhanced reality, a place where the world seems to have brighter colors and sharper contrasts.'- Robin Hobb on A Time of Dread ' A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. This is a duly exciting start to the series.'- Publishers Weekly on The Shadow of the Gods Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. ‘Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre.'Gwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. Product Details About the Author Product Details About the Author John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. 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 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. ‘Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection. epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart’ FanFiAddict

It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book’ Robin Hobb The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity.

‘Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable’ Jay Kristoff 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.įurther praise for The Shadow of the Gods 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 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.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 RyanĪ century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction.

The shadow of the gods by john gwynne