The Shadow of the Gods (Deluxe Limited Hardcover Edition)

This striking DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last―featuring stenciled sprayed edges, a new introduction from the author, a foil stamped case, and custom endpapers. This must-have special edition is only available on a limited first print run while supplies last.

Set in a Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins John Gwynne's New York Times bestselling Bloodsworn Saga. The story continues in book two, The Hunger of the Gods, available now!

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." --Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah

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.

Look out for the special editions of the entire Bloodsworn Saga, available in November 2025!

For more from John Gwynne, check out:

The Bloodsworn
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
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 11/18/2025
Series: The Bloodsworn Trilogy #1
Pages: 512
Size: 9.50h x 6.25w x 1.57d
ISBN: 9780316596855
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About the Author
John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's played double bass in a rock 'n' roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave.