Fantasy · Science fiction · Epic fantasy
The Shadow of the Gods
Generations after the gods fought and fell, a Norse-flavoured land is scarred by their remains. Three people from very different backgrounds are pulled into a hunt for a mythic legacy as old powers return.
- First published
- 2021
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 496
- Format
- Book 1 of 3 in Bloodsworn Saga
Read this if you like big, bloody fantasy with warriors, monsters and a pantheon of dead gods.
Skip this if you want a gentle read or are put off by long fight scenes.
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