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The Shadow of the Gods
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"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan
THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.
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.
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.
THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.
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.
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.
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“I am in love with this book and the characters. Every character felt so real and this story is so intriguing.”Parker📚
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“This was my first non-romance fantasy novel. I don’t think I could have picked a better starting place. I was drawn to it because of the premise that there were old gods who fought and died. That alone sold me. And then throw in the original spin on Norse mythology? It was guaranteed purchase.
The story was compelling. I was interested in each of the MCs storylines. That’s rare. I enjoyed all of the minor characters. I was invested in the outcome of everyone’s mission.
I was moved by each of their storylines. Elvar is driven by a need to forge her own path. And that is admirable. Orka is driven by love for her son and rage on behalf of her husband. And that is admirable too. And Varg is driven by an oath for vengeance and that is honorable.
We have three MCs with really good motivations and they steady the course. Their objective is forefront without being the entire story. It wasn’t like their mission was the sum of their story. While working on accomplishing their individual goals, they have these character building moments, these tests, that keep them present. The characters really drive this story.
The pacing was slow at first but then after page 100, it picks up a bit. By 300, it’s pretty even.
There are some twists. But they’re not written like AHA! They’re really subtle revelations of important facts that you wouldn’t otherwise expect.
The intertwining of storylines is perfectly done. Absolutely beautiful work. It wasn’t cliched or forced.
I have gripes though:
Thought-cage drove me up the wall.
There were a lot of unnecessary details about inconsequential things.
Thought-cage.
Overall this was a damn good book. I read it in two days. I am gonna say it again, it’s a damn good book. I have to get book 2 now.”Minor characters stand outMultilayeredOriginalAction-packedClever plottingSlow-pacedSlow start, strong finishGrittyImmersive world-buildingSetting fits the storyVivid descriptionsBeautifully-writtenTakes getting used toEngagingBalanced perspectivesEasy to followWell-pacedStylistically uniqueWar violence
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“This is my first book by John Gwynne. And I absolutely loved it! I love borse myths, so finding a book based on norse myths is amazing. I highly recommend this book for those who like action and stories based on old mythologies!”Wyatt Butler
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“I have been a fan of John’s since I read the Faithful and Fallen series and this book is absolutely amazing! I love the inspiration of Norse mythology but also how it is something completely different. It is a captivating read and I couldn’t recommend more for those who love a good classic fantasy.”BelievableChange and growMinor characters stand outRelatableAction-packedAddictiveClever plottingFast-pacedGripping/excitingSuspensefulUnpredictableWell-structuredAncientEnchantedImmersive world-buildingMajesticSetting fits the storyUnique locationVivid descriptionsBeautifully-writtenOriginalCaptivatingEngagingExhilaratingData-drivenThoroughWell-researchedBalanced perspectivesFlows wellWell-organizedWell-pacedEffective visualsEngagingDeathGriefWar violence
About John Gwynne
John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ’n’ roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave.
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