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Vanquished Gods

By C.N. Crawford
Series: Hallowed Games Series
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Brief Description
All I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders.So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king.Sion, unaware of what I... Read More
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The second book in a dark romantasy duology featuring morally-grey characters and deadly trials

The second book in a dark romantasy duology featuring morally-grey characters and deadly trials

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All I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders.

So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king.

Sion, unaware of what I did, shows up next. The dangerously seductive vampire wants to harness my death powers to fight the Order. And with the witch-hunters closing in, I have no choice but to join him. He promises to help me master my death-touch, and though he's a bloodthirsty killer, his dark allure is frustratingly irresistible.

Together, we must bring down the Order's reign of terror in the kingdom of Merthyn. If we fail, every last witch sanctuary will be destroyed, and I'll burn at the stake. In battle, the line between desire and danger blurs, and our connection might be our only hope for survival.

Hallowed Games is the first book in a new series of dark romantasy, readers of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Hunger Games, and Serpent and the Wings of Night will fall in LOVE with this gorgeous story.

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Perfect for fans of:
Morally-grey characters
Deadly trials
Vampires
Spice

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Readers LOVE Vanquished Gods

'I love CN Crawford's books!! I love how they blend the world together, with stupendous character development, amazing plots and epic romances!! This is romantasy at it's best!! I honestly didn't want to put this down!!' - Amazon Reviewer, 5*

'I loved every bit of this adventure and would definitely recommend reading it!' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

'This book was spectacular and I truly wish I could read it again for the first time already!' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

'Action, secrets revealed and more than a couple of twists and turns. Who could ask for anything more? CN Crawford has written another masterpiece.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

Series: Hallowed Games Series

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  • Hallowed Games
    "In an annual trial to the death, a hundred are forced to enter. Only one survives."I'm cursed to kill with a brush of my fingertips. Everyone I touch dies—until I meet Maelor. He’s the mysterious, beautiful hunter of the cursed. And he's immune to my touch.The cursed like me are forced into deathly trials every year. Magic is forbidden, and...
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  • Vanquished Gods
    All I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders.So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king.Sion, unaware of what I did, shows up next. The dangerously seductive vampire wants to harness my death powers...
    By C.N. Crawford
    Paperback
    $2499
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035919543

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Aria

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

Collections

C.N. Crawford Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Hallowed Games Series

About the Author

C.N. Crawford are Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of fantasy romance and urban fantasy--not one person but two. When they are not looking after their two energetic sons, they take turns writing drafts and revising. Christine is from Lexington, Massachusetts and has had a lifelong interest in New England folklore--with a particular fondness for creepy old cemeteries. Nick spent his childhood reading fantasy and science fiction during Vermont's long winters, which have rendered him impervious to the cold.

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