The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 2)

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 TrilogyThe Shadow of the Gods The Hunger of the Gods The Fury of the Gods  Of Blood and BoneA Time of Dread A Time of Blood A Time of Courage  The Faithful and the FallenMalice Valor Ruin Wrath Read more