The Shadow of the Gods - John Gwynne

The Shadow of the Gods

By John Gwynne

  • Release Date: 2021-05-04
  • Genre: Epic Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 549 Ratings

Description

"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.
 

Reviews

  • Incredible!!!

    5
    By Jonny4253
    Wow! Heard great things about this book but this blew my socks off. I’ll admit it starts somewhat slow but man does it finish in an amazing way. Highly highly recommend this book. Immediately diving into #2! Instant favorite for me.
  • Great book.

    5
    By Konnor18
    This book got me hooked from the first chapter. I don’t really know what else to say, but this is a great book 5 out of 5 stars at least. And now I just have to wait for the third book.
  • Excellent world

    4
    By TigersJC86
    I really enjoyed the setting of this world and it was a nice, fresh change of pace from typical fantasy settings. I appreciate the author providing a glossary as many of the Viking terms will have you googling them. I did struggle a bit with keeping some of the characters straight but it did end on an excellent cliffhanger
  • Awesome

    5
    By Beardon
    I enjoyed this book.
  • Captivating

    5
    By cocoaman08
    Great story telling with amazing plot build up
  • Love it!

    5
    By MichelleM2
    Awesome & as always I can’t wait for the next!
  • Overall great read

    4
    By Ghak the hak
    Great action, strong set of characters, unique and developed world, only downside is dialogue can sometimes seem unemotional and it robotic
  • Happy to have found this book!

    5
    By Obriensrule
    While reading this book I was allowed a reprieve from my own world and allowed entry into another. Such a craft to be able to share such writings. Thank you John Gwynne.
  • Could not put it down

    5
    By Wild Bohr
    Here I should be asleep but had to finish this to see what happens! A must read! I can’t wait for the next book in April!
  • Enthralling

    5
    By Emyflux
    The glory, gory, myth and magic of the Norse Sagas, Eddas and superstitions remade with the perfect sword and sorcery spice.