Publishers Weekly
12/17/2018
The Bound Gods trilogy concludes (following The Bones of the Earth) with the rise of evil Twin Gods in a now permanently dark world following their destruction of the sun. Following the Twins’ rise, the protagonists retreat underground to regain their strength. Keiro, once a nobody, now acts on the Twins’ behalf, but he must prove to their followers that he is worthy. Former priest Jorros, mages Anddyr and Aro, and warrior Rora lost a battle against the Twins, and many of Rora’s fellow warriors were killed. They return to Rora’s pack and are punished for the loss of lives in the battle. Priestess Vatri and swordsman Scal are building a following to fight the Twins, with Scal becoming known as the Nightbreaker now that the original gods, known as the Parents, have blessed him with a sword of fire and ice. Although the story is often bogged down with unnecessary detail and distracting subplots, series fans will be rewarded by the powerful conclusion. Agent: Matt Bialer, Donald Maass Literary. (Dec.)
From the Publisher
The final volume of the Bound Gods series is a tense and satisfying conclusion to the fight to save the world.” — Booklist
“Series fans will be rewarded by the powerful conclusion.” — Publishers Weekly
“Dunne’s debut novel is visceral grimdark fantasy with ruthless religions, deeply conflicted characters, and a bleak, hostile setting. This trilogy is off to a gritty, gutsy start.” — Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork Dagger, on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
“The gods have brought this group together - but which gods, and to what purpose? The interesting concept will keep readers involved as the story gradually unfolds. Dunne’s polished prose and well-rounded characters make it a strong start.” — Publishers Weekly on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
“The gritty mythos and conflicted characters are compelling enough to bring the reader along to the last page...and to the coming sequel. Antiheroes carry the day...in this dark tale of pragmatism and survival.” — Kirkus Reviews on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
“Brutal and cold, In the Shadow of the Gods is a stunning début. A must-have for fans of dark fantasy.” — Michael Fletcher, author of Beyond Redemption on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
“Joros is an interesting character, full of suprises to both readers and to those around him, and able to draw others to himself while maintaining some mystery. This novel is full of battles and blood, but never loses the heart of the story amidst the chaos.” — RT Magazine (4 stars) on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
Beth Cato
Dunne’s debut novel is visceral grimdark fantasy with ruthless religions, deeply conflicted characters, and a bleak, hostile setting. This trilogy is off to a gritty, gutsy start.
Michael Fletcher
Brutal and cold, In the Shadow of the Gods is a stunning début. A must-have for fans of dark fantasy.
Booklist
The final volume of the Bound Gods series is a tense and satisfying conclusion to the fight to save the world.
RT Magazine (4 stars) on IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS
Joros is an interesting character, full of suprises to both readers and to those around him, and able to draw others to himself while maintaining some mystery. This novel is full of battles and blood, but never loses the heart of the story amidst the chaos.
Booklist
The final volume of the Bound Gods series is a tense and satisfying conclusion to the fight to save the world.
