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The Shadow Saint


A Fantasy Novel


Book 2 of the The Black Iron Legacy Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Epic Fantasy,
  • Dark Fantasy,
  • City Fantasy,
  • Gods and Deities,
  • War Fantasy
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  • Cities rebuilt into labyrinths full of criminals and refugees
  • Secret weapons that could upend wars between gods
  • Factions sending agents on covert missions in enemy territory
Publisher Description

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.

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?

The Shadow Saint continues the gripping tale of dark gods and dangerous magic that began with Hanrahan's acclaimed debut The Gutter Prayer.

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