John Gwynne lives in East Sussex with his wife, four children and three dogs. His debut novel Malice won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award in 2012.
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*
A merciless and brutal series filled with graphic action,
impeccable world-building and an ever-growing ensemble of
characters who straddle the lines of morality
*Polygon*
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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