The Hunger of the Gods, John Gwynne
The Hunger of the Gods, John Gwynne
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The Hunger of the Gods

Author: John Gwynne

Narrator: Colin Mace

Unabridged: 22 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 04/12/2022

Synopsis

Set in a Norse-inspired world and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, this epic saga 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

About John Gwynne

John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He's played double bass in a rock 'n' roll band, packed soap in a soap factory and dug ditches for a landscaping crew.He is married with four children, eight goats, five sheep, three dogs, two horses and three ducks and lives in East Sussex, where he is part of a Viking re-enactment group. When not writing or running around after his wife and her crazy animals he can be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on November 24, 2024

ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. The Hunger of the Gods tempestuous final chapters have successfully prepared readers for the grand conclusion to come. So here we are again, another year and another book by John Gwynne, one of my top favorite authors of all time. T......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on August 14, 2022

Check out my new youtube channel where I show my instant reactions to reading fantasy books seconds after I finish the book. Another masterpiece by John Gwynne. Perhaps the best "middle book in a trilogy" released this decade. Hunger of the Gods somehow improves upon Shadow of the Gods whi......more

Goodreads review by William on November 12, 2024

I reread The Hunger of the Gods as it was released a few weeks ago, but this time tried it out in an audiobook format. I loved it! I preferred it over The Shadow of the Gods, which was basically perfect! Colin Mace does a really great job narrating this, and he gets across that build of tension to a......more

Goodreads review by Ira on March 18, 2024

Just as mind-blowingly good as the first book. Do yourself a favour, and read this series! Final Rating: 5.0/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 Embarking on John Gwynne's The Hunger of the Gods the sequel within a series that introduced me to one of my favorite reads of 2023, I was gripped by a blend of excitement and apprehens......more

Goodreads review by zuza_zaksiazkowane on April 11, 2025

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Quotes

"A satisfying and riveting read. The well-realized 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 on The Shadow of the Gods

"The world is wonderfully rendered with attention paid to what makes the Norse sagas entertaining….The many layers provide a lavish feast for any reader. A great companion to Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology."—Booklist (starred review) on The Shadow of the Gods

"There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic. As tension mounts with each passing page, Gwynne delivers exhilarating fights and gruesome battles with such vivid prose the choreography jumps off the page."—Vulture (Best of the Year) on The Shadow of the Gods

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic."—Anthony Ryan on The Shadow of the Gods

"Gwynne, a Viking reenactor, puts in the work, with fine historical details that make the story come to life. Fans of the era will be delighted with the accuracy. This is a duly exciting start to the series."—Publishers Weekly on The Shadow of the Gods

“Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable.”—Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the Gods

"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart."—FanFiAddict on The Shadow of the Gods

"Quintessential Gwynne, honed to perfection . . . 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 on The Shadow of the Gods

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