80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ πŸ“š

Auckland Bookstore open Saturday & Sunday πŸŽ‰

War God: Nights of the Witch

War God Trilogy Book One
Series: War God
4.08 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 1,467 ratings, 117 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
A young girl named Tozi awaits her grim fate at the foot of an imposing pyramid, where her heart is destined to be sacrificed. Meanwhile, Pepillo, a Spanish orphan enslaved to a cruel Dominican friar, joins the Spanish fleet en route to Mexico. This epic tale chronicles the collision of two mighty empires, their armies, and their gods of war. Five hundred desperate adventurers face the daunting and brutal forces of the ancient Americas, including the Aztec ruler Moctezuma, who strives to satisfy the demands of the war god Huitzilopochtli through human sacrifice. The story also unfolds amid dark powers influencing history and the prophecy of Quetzalcoatl's return, symbolised by CortΓ©s's arrival. Central to the narrative are Tozi, Pepillo, and Malinal, a beautiful sex slave whose thirst for revenge against Moctezuma drives her to betray her own people.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$10900

International Supplier

This title is in-stock with overseas suppliers. While it is not available locally, we fly books in weekly from the US and UK to our Auckland warehouse for immediate dispatch.

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction steeped in rich cultural lore, dramatic conflicts, and complex characters. Fans of epic stories involving ancient empires, myth, and adventure will find it particularly compelling. It suits mature readers comfortable with graphic depictions of war and sacrifice.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The epic story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

The epic story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A young girl called Tozi stands at the bottom of a pyramid, waiting to be led to the top where her heart will be cut out...

Pepillo, a Spanish orphan who serves a sadistic Dominican friar, is aboard the Spanish fleet as it sails towards Mexico...

This is the epic story of the clash of two empires, two armies and two gods of war. Five hundred desperate adventurers are about to pit themselves against the most brutal armies of the ancient Americas, armies hundreds of thousands strong.

This is a war of gods and men. Dark powers that work behind the scenes of history show their hand as the prophecy of the return of Quetzalcoatl is fulfilled with the arrival of Cortes. The Aztec ruler Moctezuma fights to maintain the demands of the war god Huitzilopochtli for human sacrifice. The Spanish Inquisition is planning an even greater blood-letting.

Caught up in the headlong collision between two gods of war are Tozi, Pepillo and the beautiful sex slave Malinal whose hatred of Moctezuma runs so deep she will sell out her own land and people to destroy him.

War God: Nights of the Witch

Series: War God

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The novel has been praised for blending historical facts with vivid fantasy, creating an intense and fascinating reading experience. The Evening Standard highlights its gripping portrayal that inspires a strong curiosity about Mexico's past, while Wanderlust notes the book's rich mixture of blood, sacrifice and witchcraft set against the backdrop of the Aztec empire's last days. Javier Sierra, a New York Times bestselling author, commends Graham Hancock for masterfully reconstructing this monumental clash of civilizations with insights only a genius could reveal. Overall, the novel offers a fast-moving and gory narrative that captivates history and fiction enthusiasts alike.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444734409

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Coronet Books

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 560

About the Author

Graham Hancock is the author of The Sign and the Seal, Fingerprints of the Gods, Keeper of Genesis, Heaven's Mirror, Supernatural and other bestselling investigations of historical mysteries. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. His public lectures and broadcasts, including two major TV series for Channel 4, Quest for the Lost Civilisation, and Flooded Kingdoms of the Ice Age, have further established his reputation as an unconventional thinker who raises controversial questions about humanity's past.

Also by Graham Hancock

View all

More from Historical Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.