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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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May 4, 2021 -
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- ISBN: 9780316539876
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- ISBN: 9780316539876
- File size: 3417 KB
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- English
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Starred review from May 1, 2021
Gwynne's new series is set in a world inspired by Norse mythology and culture. The gods have been killed, and to worship them is a crime, as is having their gifts or blood. Those that are tainted, or god-touched, have to hide their abilities or are in danger of being used for them. Mythical creatures, called vaesen, are similarly hunted, in part because they can kill humans, and mercenary warrior bands roam the land killing off vaesen for pay. Death is an ever-present part of this world, and is familiar to the three main characters: Vorg, an ex-slave; Elvar, a member of a mercenary group; and Orka, a farmer with a story to tell. The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining. The characters are each in pursuit of their own goals, while also part of a larger movement. Someone in their world wants a return to the old ways and is kidnapping children to do this. The three characters are swept up in this larger plot in different ways, which just makes the story richer. The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology (2017).COPYRIGHT(2021) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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