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''A ground-breaking and extraordinary novel . . . Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination'' Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones''Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect . . . Fantasy readers, be wise and buy this book, because there''s simply nothing like it'' Novel Notions*****The city of Guerdon stands eternal. A refuge from the war that rages beyond its borders. But in the ancient tunnels deep beneath its streets, a malevolent power has begun to stir.The fate of the city rests in the hands of three thieves. They alone stand against the coming darkness. As conspiracies unfold and secrets are revealed, their friendship will be tested to the limit. If they fail, all will be lost and the streets of Guerdon will run with blood.SET IN A WORLD OF DARK GODS AND DANGEROUS MAGIC, THE GUTTER PRAYER IS AN EPIC TALE OF SORCERERS AND THIEVES, TREACHERY AND REVENGE, FROM A REMARKABLE NEW VOICE IN FANTASY.*****''An absolutely stunning debut. Insanely inventive . . . I loved it!'' Michael R. Fletcher, author of Beyond Redemption''Utterly brilliant . . . Hanrahan is a total genius'' Liz Loves Books''Captivating . . . Guerdon is a city that seethes with history, horror and hidden secrets'' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld''Already one of my favourite books from 2019 . . . Put simply, you need to read this.'' The Fantasy Inn''I''m confident that I won''t find a greater book this year'' BookNest''Compelling . . . rich with dark and original wonders'' Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song''A gripping, darkly inventive tale'' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What was Lost

''HANRAHAN HAS AN ASTONISHING IMAGINATION'' Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

With his acclaimed debut, The Gutter Prayer, Gareth Hanrahan introduced a world of sorcerers and thieves, broken gods and dangerous magic. Now this epic tale continues in The Shadow Saint, the gripping second novel in the Black Iron Legacy.

As the Godswar draws ever closer and tensions within the city escalate, how long will the people of Guerdon be able to keep their enemies at bay?

Praise for The Gutter Prayer:

''Captivating'' Nicholas Eames

''Masterful drama, expert dialogue, brilliant characters'' Fantasy Book Review

''Absolutely stunning'' Michael R. Fletcher

''I await the sequel with keenest anticipation'' Anthony Ryan

''Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect'' Novel Notions

''A gripping, darkly inventive tale'' James Islington

''A mercurial masterpiece . . . Astounding'' Fantasy Hive

''Put simply, you need to read this'' The Fantasy Inn

''Undoubtedly, the debut of the year'' Booknest

ENTER A CITY OF DRAGONS AND DARKNESSThe Godswar has come to Guerdon, dividing the city between three occupying powers. A fragile armistice holds back the gods, but other dangerous forces seek to exert their influence. Spar Idgeson, once heir to the brotherhood of thieves has been transformed into the living stone of the new city. But his powers are failing and the criminal dragons of the Ghierdana are circling. Meanwhile, far across the sea, Carillon Thay - once a thief, a saint, a god killer; now alone and powerless - seeks the mysterious land of Khebesh, desperate to find a cure for Spar. But what hope does she have when even the gods seek vengeance against her?Praise for the Black Iron Legacy:''Hanrahan is now one of my favourite authors. I flat out adore this series'' Booknest''I will buy any novel that Gareth Hanrahan ever writes . . . I want [this series] to go on forever'' The Fantasy Inn''Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination'' Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones''Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect . . . Fantasy readers, be wise and buy this book, because there''s simply nothing like it'' Novel Notions on The Gutter PrayerThe Black Iron LegacyThe Gutter PrayerThe Shadow Saint The Broken God

''Hanrahan''s outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers'' Booklist, starred reviewTHE SWORD CARES NOT WHO IT CUTSMany years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord''s cursed weapons, along with his dread city of Necrad. That was the easy part. Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday''s eager heroes are today''s weary leaders - and some have turned to the darkness, becoming monsters themselves.If there''s one thing Aelfric knows, it''s slaying monsters. Even if they used to be his friends.Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, The Sword Defiant launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons and bloodthirsty vengeance.''The front runner for my book of the year . . . The Sword Defiant is a love letter to roleplaying games, to Tolkien, to what epic fantasy has been about for me through my whole life. I adored this book from the first page to the last. Hanrahan has taken the best of the old, the best of the last two decades, and then brought it screaming into the modern era. Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need this on their shelves''Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing''Both a love letter and evolution of the epic fantasy novel . . . The Sword Defiant is an epic tale of how no world stands still forever . . . Highly recommended!Run Along the Shelves''Hanrahan is one of the best in the business at creating fantasy worlds that feel alive . . . I''ll read any book that Gareth Hanrahan writes''The Fantasy Inn

He thought he was saving the world. That was his first mistake.Twenty years ago, Alf and his companions defeated the Dark Lord and claimed his city. Now, those few of the Nine that remain find themselves unwilling rebels, defying the authority of both the mortal lords they once served and the immortal king of the elves - the secret architect of everything they''ve ever known. Once lauded as a mighty hero, Alf is now labelled a traitor and hunted by the very gods he fights to bring down. As desperate rebellion blazes across the land, Alf seeks the right path through a maze of conspiracy, wielding a weapon of evil. The black sword Spellbreaker, ever hungry for slaughter, has found its purpose in these dark days. But can Aelfric remain a hero, or is his legend tarnished forever?The Sword Unbound continues Gareth Hanrahan''s acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.Praise for The Sword Defiant:''The front runner for my book of the year . . . Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need this on their shelves'' Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing''With a richly detailed narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and religious intrigues, Hanrahan''s outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers - who will anxiously await the next book''Booklist''Both a love letter and evolution of the epic fantasy novel . . . The Sword Defiant is an epic tale of how no world stands still forever . . . Highly recommended!Run Along the Shelves''Hanrahan is one of the best in the business at creating fantasy worlds that feel alive . . . I''ll read any book that Gareth Hanrahan writes''The Fantasy Inn

''The Sword Triumphant is a brilliant and fitting conclusion to a truly epic series'' Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing''Tell the Lammergeier that Blaise has need of him for one last service. Tell him to bring his sword.''In his youth, Aelfric slew the Dark Lord and saved the world, only to find out, many years later that his heroic deeds had served only to preserve the corrupt rule of the Erlking. As keeper of the dread sword Spellbreaker, Aelfric was drawn into a desperate rebellion against the immortal elf who had been secretly manipulating humanity since the dawn of time.When it was done, he left the sword and the title of hero behind and went home. His tale should have been over.Decades have passed. But when a figure from his past brings a cryptic message from one of the Nine, it seems the Lammergier is needed again. Does the old hero have one last quest left in him? Can his broken sword be reforged - and at what cost?The Sword Triumphant is the gripping conclusion to Gareth Hanrahan''s acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.Readers are loving The Sword Triumphant:''Absolutely amazing conclusion to one of the best trilogies I''ve ever read''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Gareth, you made me cry. What a wonderful end to a wonderful series''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A phenomenal ending to an epic series!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A masterful way to wrap up a tremendous fantasy epic''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for the series:''The front runner for my book of the year . . . Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need this on their shelves''Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing''With a richly detailed narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and religious intrigues, Hanrahan''s outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers - who will anxiously await the next book''Booklist''Both a love letter and evolution of the epic fantasy novel . . . The Sword Defiant is an epic tale of how no world stands still forever . . . Highly recommended!Run Along the Shelves''Hanrahan is one of the best in the business at creating fantasy worlds that feel alive . . . I''ll read any book that Gareth Hanrahan writes''The Fantasy Inn

''Full of wit and adventure, twists and turns, wonderful monsters and astonishing revelations. An absolute joy'' M. R. Carey, bestselling author of Once Was WillemEnter a world of dungeons and dragons, magic and manticores, goblins and gargoyles in this captivating standalone fantasy from the author of The Gutter PrayerBait doesn''t remember a time before the dungeon, before the dragon stole her from her cot. She doesn''t know what her name was before she was handed over to the monstrous denizens of the dungeon beneath the sorcerer''s tower. Luckily for Bait, they decided not to eat her. And so, she grew up in the dark - the goblins her adopted family, a vengeful minotaur her protector, a sentient skull her tutor and a faithful blob of corridor slime her main source of nutrition.But the labyrinthine dungeon, with its haunted halls, buried temples and forgotten magics, draws treasure hunters like moths to a flame. And as the outside world starts to intrude, Bait will learn what it means to be monstrous, and she will have to decide where she truly belongs.''For a story set in the deepest, darkest dungeon, The Dungeon Book absolutely bursts with warmth, heart, and energy. One of the best things you''re going to read this year''Jackson Ford, author of The Bone Raiders''The Dungeon Book manages the difficult task of being epic and heartfelt both at once, and does it with style. I fell in love with Bait and her menagerie of friends immediately'' Django Wexler, author of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying''Full of heart . . . will delight anyone who has ever been brave enough to roll the dice and delve a dungeon''RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships''Witty and charming . . . A completely delightful book''Justin Lee Anderson, author of The Lost War''The Dungeon Book is chock-full of wit and weirdness . . . This book was terrific'' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld