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PublisherOrbit

ISBN-100316539880

ISBN-139780316539883

eBay Product ID (ePID)22050067539

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Book TitleShadow of the Gods

Number of Pages528 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicFantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fantasy / Epic

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorJohn Gwynne

Book SeriesThe Bloodsworn Trilogy Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.8 in

Item Weight20.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2020-947123

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Reviews" A Time of Dread reminds me of why I became a fantasy enthusiast in the first place. 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 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, "Influenced by Gemmell's Rigante and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones ... Hell of a debut."-- Conn Iggulden on Malice, "A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."-- FanFiAddict, "A series that promises the same degree of complexity and depth found in Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time books and George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series."-- Library Journal (starred review) on Malice, "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 on The Shadow of the Gods, "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), "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, "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), "Great evils, conflicted heroes, bloody battles, betrayal, and giants riding battle bears! What's not to love?"-- Peter Newman on A Time of Dread, "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

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number1

Dewey Decimal823.92

SynopsisSet in a Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. Look out for the special editions of the entire Bloodsworn Saga, available in November 2025! 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. "A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." --Anthony Ryan The Greatest Sagas Are Written in Blood For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn Trilogy 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

LC Classification NumberPR6107.W96S53 2021

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