Orbit (Little, Brown)

The Shadow of the Gods is John Gwynne's epic launch to the Bloodsworn Saga, set in a brutal Norse-inspired world a century after the gods slaughtered each other in a cataclysmic war, leaving behind fragments of god-flesh and god-bone that grant terrifying power to whoever claims them. Following three compelling protagonists, an ambitious warrior seeking glory, a young thrall determined to escape his past, and a fierce mercenary hunting a legendary monster-slayer, the novel weaves their fates together against a backdrop of shifting kingdoms, blood feuds, and rising darkness. Rich with Norse mythology, visceral combat, and morally complex characters, this is grimdark fantasy at its most immersive. A gripping start to a saga fans of unflinching, character-driven fantasy will devour.

Author: John Gwynne

Series: The Bloodsworn Saga, Book 1

Genre: Epic Fantasy | Language: English (original edition)