The Hunger of the Gods

Set in a Norse-inspired world and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, this second book in John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn trilogy is the next chapter an epic saga that follows a band of warriors as they face the wrath of ancient gods and change the shape of the world. 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 fulfil 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 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   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