The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne's acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING . . .Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As 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 vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil 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 god. Their 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 dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series:'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony Ryan'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff'A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity' Robin Hobb 'A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart' FanFiAddict'Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy' The Tattooed Book Geek'Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read' Fantasy Hive
Show moreThe Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne's acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING . . .Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As 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 vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil 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 god. Their 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 dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.Praise for The Bloodsworn series:'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony Ryan'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff'A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity' Robin Hobb 'A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart' FanFiAddict'Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection . . . The Shadow of the Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy' The Tattooed Book Geek'Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of the Gods is an action-packed cinematic read' Fantasy Hive
Show moreJohn Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's played double bass in a rock 'n' roll band, packed soap in a soap factory and dug ditches for a landscaping crew.He is married with four children, eight goats, five sheep, three dogs, two horses and three ducks and lives in East Sussex, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. When not writing or running around after his wife and her crazy animals he can be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.
An exciting, rich, vibrant story, full of heart-pounding action and
colourful characters
*FanFiAddict*
The Bloodsworn has impressed the hell out of me through two
volumes. Like the first instalment, The Hunger of the Gods ended
bombastically with a great emotional punch that has me slavering
for the finale. Highly recommended
*SFFWorld*
Tightly paced and with invigorating action throughout, The Hunger
of the Gods is the epic payoff to the foundation Gwynne
meticulously laid down in The Shadow of the Gods and a thrilling
setup for the series conclusion
*Polygon*
A stellar entry in a series that is worthy of the saga-song
title
*Fantasy Book Critic*
The Shadow of the Gods was a great book; The Hunger of the Gods
surpasses it . . . I loved every word
*The Eloquent Page*
A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic
*Anthony Ryan*
A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realised characters move
against a backdrop of a world stunning in its immensity. It's
everything I've come to expect from a John Gwynne book
*Robin Hobb*
Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable
*Jay Kristoff, NYT bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire*
A duly exciting start to the series
*Publishers Weekly*
A masterclass in storytelling. It is epic, gritty fantasy with an
uncompromising amount of heart. A near-perfect combination of
Vikings and Cornwell's The Last Kingdom, but with a fantastical
flare that Gwynne executes flawlessly
*FanFiAddict*
Quintessential Gwynne honed to perfection, sharpened to a deadly
edge and it does NOT disappoint. For new readers enjoy your first
time experiencing Gwynne as he is a magnificent storyteller of
gritty and grim fantasy that is full of heart. For old and new
readers alike, simply, you are in for a treat as The Shadow of the
Gods is absolutely stunning, one hell of an epic series opener and
a spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy.
*The Tattooed Book Geek*
Reminds me of all that I love in the fantasy genre. The Shadow of
the Gods is an action packed cinematic read. It feels historically
authentic, Viking-esque, yet wonderfully fantastical too. A tale of
monsters and magic, Gods and legends, friendship and oaths, blood
and vengeance - Gwynne has certainly done it again, if not raised
the bar even higher
*Fantasy Hive*
John Gwynne has written another classic and easily one of the best
books of the year
*Under the Radar SFF Books*
A brilliant Norse-influenced fantasy that grabs you from the first
page and never lets go. Another dazzling epic story from a true
master
*Out of This World SFF Reviews*
This engaging tale is full of battles, blood, friendship, and epic
fame to be sung for ages. I can't rave about it enough. After
finishing this, you will be left breathless, hungering for more. I
will immediately be reading every book ever written by John
Gwynne
*BookNest*
The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes
the Norse sagas entertaining . . . 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
*Booklist*
John Gwynne writes some of the most blood-pumping battle scenes
that I have ever read
*Fantasy Book Nerd*
Wonderfully atmospheric, and readers looking for a Nordic flavored
fantasy adventure will find plenty to love
*Fantasy Book Critic*
John Gwynne is the closest we have to an inheritor of David
Gemmell's mantle as master of heroic fantasy with grit and
heart
*Mark Lawrence*
The best book I've read this year
*Miles Cameron*
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