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The Hunger of the Gods

By John Gwynne
Series: The Bloodsworn Trilogy
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The Hunger of the Gods is the second novel in John Gwynne's Bloodsworn Saga, set in a Norse-inspired world filled with myth, magic, and vengeance. The dragon god Lik-Rifa has been freed from her eternal prison and schemes for a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka searches for her missing son, the Bloodsworn race south to save one of their own. Meanwhile, Varg begins his path of vengeance, and Elvar seeks to rescue a prisoner from Lik-Rifa’s clutches, needing to rally the Battle-Grim to their cause. Their only hope lies in a forbidden book capable of raising the wolf god Ulfrir and unleashing a battle that will shake the earth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This gripping fantasy will appeal to readers who enjoy brutal, epic tales rich in Norse mythology and intense character-driven stories. Fans of John Gwynne’s previous works and those looking for compelling, heartfelt fantasy with dark magic and high stakes will find this series captivating.

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LOOK OUT FOR THE DELUXE LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF THE BLOODSWORN SAGA―featuring stenciled sprayed edges, a new introduction from the author, a foil stamped case, and custom endpapers. Only available on a limited first print run while supplies last.

The second novel of John Gwynne's New York Times bestselling Bloodsworn Saga, this story set in a Norse-inspired world is packed with myth, magic, and vengeance.​

"Visceral, heartbreaking, and unputdownable." --Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the Gods

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 fulfill 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 only 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 Shadow of the Gods

"There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic." --Vulture (Best of the Year)

"A satisfying and riveting read. It's everything I've come to expect from a John Gwynne book." --Robin Hobb

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." --Anthony Ryan

"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart." --FanFiAddict

For more from John Gwynne, check out:

The Bloodsworn Trilogy
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

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316539920

Publisher: Orbit

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 672

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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.

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