Why read 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…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked The Shadow of the Gods as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ben Stoddard

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This is a great viking story. Gritty, and well paced story development that doesn't spend long hours of the heroes journeying from one place to the next, but gets down to the important events that move the story along really well. Looking forward to finishing the trilogy later this year.

From Ben's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Peter Gibbons

Author

The cover of this book is amazing, especially the full wrap-around version.

This is a fantasy book, and I love the genre for its sheer escapism. The world Gwynne creates is a version of the Viking Age, but where Ragnarök has already taken place, and the Aesir lost that battle at the end of days. Orka is a fabulous character, and the world building, including the monstrous skeletons of fallen gods, is so well done.

A great adventure, and I thoroughly recommend it.

From Peter's list on historical fiction or fantasy about the Viking Age.