The Shadow Saint, Gareth Hanrahan
The Shadow Saint, Gareth Hanrahan
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The Shadow Saint

Author: Gareth Hanrahan

Narrator: John Banks

Unabridged: 19 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 01/07/2020

Synopsis

Thieves, dangerous magic, and a weapon built with the power to destroy a god clash in this second novel of Gareth Hanrahan's acclaimed epic fantasy series, The Black Iron Legacy. "This is genre-defying fantasy at its very best... Insanely inventive and deeply twisted" (Michael R. Fletcher).
Enter a city of spires and shadows . . .
The Gutter Miracle changed the landscape of Guerdon forever. Six months after it was conjured into being, the labyrinthine New City has become a haven for criminals and refugees.
Rumors have spread of a devastating new weapon buried beneath the streets - a weapon with the power to destroy a god. As Guerdon strives to remain neutral, two of the most powerful factions in the godswar send agents into the city to find it.
As tensions escalate and armies gather at the borders, how long will Guerdon be able to keep its enemies at bay?
"A groundbreaking and extraordinary novel . . . Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination" (Peter McLean).
The Shadow Saint continues the gripping tale of dark gods and dangerous magic that began with Hanrahan's acclaimed debut The Gutter Prayer.

About Gareth Hanrahan

Gareth Hanrahan's three-month break from computer programming to concentrate on writing has now lasted fifteen years and counting. He's written more gaming books than he can readily recall, by virtue of the alchemical transmutation of tea and guilt into words. He lives in Ireland with his wife and three children. Follow him on Twitter at @mytholder.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on February 04, 2020

ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. 4.5/5 stars The Shadow Saint, the sequel to my favorite debut of 2019, is here and it successfully met my high expectations with so much energy. Firstly, a shout out to one of my favorite artists, Richard Anderson, for creating anoth......more

Goodreads review by Nick on January 05, 2020

I would first like to say that The Black Iron Legacy series by Gareth Hanrahan has officially become one of my favorite current dark fantasy series going, to the extent that I anticipate each new release now with bated breath. The world that Hanrahan has created in these books is so incredibly cool......more

Goodreads review by Dannii on June 06, 2021

This is the second instalment in The Black Iron Legacy series, which is fast becoming one of my favourites! Guerdon was destroyed at the end of The Gutter Prayer and a partially new city placed directly atop of the old. The two are at war for dominance but the gods are circling ever closer and put th......more

Goodreads review by TS on January 07, 2020

ARC received from the publisher, Orbit, in exchange for an honest review. The Gutter Prayer had been constantly lauded as one of the best debuts of 2019. Hanrahan's imaginative and extraordinary dark fantasy worldbuilding, as well as his unique voice, continued to impress in its sequel, The Shadow Sa......more

Goodreads review by Rob on March 23, 2020

I believe we are living in something of a golden age of fantasy. There's so much being published and with such a variety of worlds and styles on display, that I feel honoured to be part of it. When I picked up The Gutter Prayer last year, this sentiment was really hit home for me. The level of imagi......more

Quotes

"Mixes diplomacy, espionage, and religion to excellent effect ... Series fans and new readers alike will delight entering this strange, immersive universe."—Publishers Weekly

"Readers who enjoy the intricate worldbuilding of Patrick Rothfuss, Mark Lawrence, Max Gladstone, and Steven Erikson should start with the first volume before tackling this satisfying sequel."—Library Journal

"I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes. ... The Shadow Saint is a brilliant book."—Fantasy Inn

"The Gutter Prayer is captivating and complex. Guerdon is a city that seethes with history, horror, and hidden secrets, and Hanrahan's assured style is reminiscent of China Mievelle in the best way possible."—Nicholas Eames on The Gutter Prayer

"A gripping tale that meshes beautifully with its fascinating, darkly inventive setting."—James Islington on The Gutter Prayer

"Employing an enviable skill with both plotting and prose, Gareth Hanrahan has in The Gutter Prayer woven an intricate and finely crafted web of compelling characters navigating a city rich in dark and original wonders. I await the sequel with the keenest anticipation."—Anthony Ryan on The Gutter Prayer

"A groundbreaking and extraordinary novel . . . Ryder-Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination."—Peter McLean on The Gutter Prayer

"Beautifully written. Gripping. Guerdon is the city of my dreams."—Anna Smith Spark on The Gutter Prayer

"Laced with the blackest of humor and packed with magic and mayhem, this is fantasy turned up to 11."—Anna Stephens on The Gutter Prayer

"This is genre-defying fantasy at its very best. An absolutely stunning debut. Insanely inventive and deeply twisted. I loved it! Highly recommended."—Michael R. Fletcher on The Gutter Prayer

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