The Broken God: Book Three of the Black Iron Legacy

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

Publishers Weekly on The Broken God

"Hanrahan ramps up the eldritch pyrotechnics in his gritty third Black Iron Legacy epic. Hanrahan’s prose and imagery harken back to the best of classic sword and sorcery fantasy with humans struggling to survive as deities battle. This will please series fans."

Publishers Weekly on The Shadow Saint

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

Library Journal on The Shadow Saint

"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."

Fantasy Inn on The Shadow Saint

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

Nicholas Eames on The Gutter Prayer

"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."

James Islington on The Gutter Prayer

"A gripping tale that meshes beautifully with its fascinating, darkly inventive setting."

Anthony Ryan 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."

Peter McLean on The Gutter Prayer

"A groundbreaking and extraordinary novel . . . Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination."

Anna Smith Spark on The Gutter Prayer

"Beautifully written. Gripping. Guerdon is the city of my dreams."

Anna Stephens on The Gutter Prayer

"Laced with the blackest of humor and packed with magic and mayhem, this is fantasy turned up to 11."

Michael R. Fletcher 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."

Peter Newman on The Gutter Prayer

"With living candles, ancient ghouls, broken gods, and more, The Gutter Prayer brims with cool and often twisted ideas."

Publishers Weekly on The Gutter Prayer

"Hanrahan brings the sights, sounds, and smells of Guerdon to life with crisp, lyrical prose that moves swiftly between thrilling action sequences and imaginative worldbuilding."

The Guardian on The Gutter Prayer

"A wonderfully bizarre vision, The Gutter Prayer reads like a collaboration between Hunter S. Thompson and H.P. Lovecraft."

B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on The Gutter Prayer

"Hanrahan brings his city to life in lyrical prose, even as the plot leaps from action sequence to breathless chase and back again."

Booklist on The Gutter Prayer

"Fans of dark fantasies like Brandon Sanderson's Elantris and Robert Jackson Bennett's City of Stairs will feel right at home in Guerdon's twisting cityscape. An inventive debut."

About the Author

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 twin sons. Follow him on Twitter @mytholder.

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