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The second novel of John Gwynne’s New York Times bestselling Bloodsworn Saga, this story set in a Norse-inspired world is packed with myth, magic, and vengeance.”Visceral, heartbreaking, and unputdownable.” –Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the GodsTHE DEAD GODS ARE -Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own-and Varg takes the first steps on the path of has sworn to fulfill her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. Praise for The Shadow of the Gods “There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.” —Vulture (Best of the Year)”A satisfying and riveting read. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book.” –Robin Hobb”A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic.” –Anthony Ryan”A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart.” –FanFiAddictFor 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
Author: John Gwynne
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 656
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87 lbs
Size: 9.39″ H x 6.38″ L x 1.93″ W
ISBN: 9780316597074
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