The Mireces worship the bloodthirsty Red Gods. Exiled from Rilpor a thousand years ago, and left to suffer a harsh life in the cold mountains, a new Mireces king now plots an invasion of Rilpor’s thriving cities and fertile earth.
Dom Templeson is a Watcher, a civilian warrior guarding Rilpor’s border. He is also the most powerful seer in generations, plagued with visions and prophecies. His people are devoted followers of the god of light and life, but Dom harbors deep secrets, which threaten to be exposed when Rillirin, an escaped Mireces slave, stumbles broken and bleeding into his village.
Meanwhile, more and more of Rilpor’s most powerful figures are turning to the dark rituals and bloody sacrifices of the Red Gods, including the prince, who plots to wrest the throne from his dying father in the heart of the kingdom. Can Rillirin, with her inside knowledge of the Red Gods and her shocking ties to the Mireces King, help Rilpor win the coming war?
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Anna Stephens is a member of the Birmingham Writers’ Group, a friendly bunch of geeks with a penchant for Doctor Who bordering on collective obsession. She has a second Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and is no stranger to being punched in the face, which is more help than you would expect when writing fight scenes.
Praise for Godblind:
“Godblind is Anna Stephens’ debut, and it writes her name in blood on the roster of masters of grimdark alongside the likes of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie . . . This is a grimdark fantasy that truly lives up to the name.”—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
“A brilliantly brutal debut from an exciting new voice in dark fantasy. Highly recommended!”—Michael R. Fletcher, author of Swarm and Steel and Beyond Redemption
"Intriguing, fast-paced, and grimly fiendish. . . . Godblind sweeps you up and doesn't let you go."—Edward Cox, author of The Relic Guild trilogy
"A fierce, bold, and epic novel, Stephens's debut will leave blood on your hands, dirt beneath your nails, and the stench of battle clinging to your sweaty flesh. For fans of dark fantasy, this one comes highly recommended!"—Ronald Malfi, author of The Night Parade
“Something new, something special. Something that will excite you and keep you coming back for more . . . takes everything you have come to know and like, and doesn’t just raise the bar, it takes a step to the side and puts up its own bar.”— Fantasy Book Critic
“Anna Stephens is easily one of the most exciting début fantasy authors of 2017. Sometimes you get a book that simply nails a particular genre to the wall and gets everything right. Godblind is a triumph of grimdark fantasy.”— Starburst Magazine, 10/10
“Thrilling, unrelenting and a brilliantly presented debut that lets readers walk on the darkest plains visited in the fantasy genre. Highly recommended.”— Fantasy Book Review
“A delicious journey . . . Has all the signs of being a sensational series.”— SFX 5/5 review
“Tailor made for my tastes in grimdark. It’s epic in scope, characters, and setting. . . . I hear the series will be a trilogy, and I shall wait for news of the sequel with interest.”— Bibliosanctum
“The grimdark debut of the year. . . . an excellent debut and the starting point of a promising author that won't take long to be a household name.”— Booknest.EU
“Dark fantasy at its very best . . . a book that once you are in it you cannot escape it until you are done, nor would you want to. Highly Highly Recommended.”— Liz Loves Books
“There aren’t enough words to convey how much I loved this book. This might be my favourite book of 2017, but it’s also shot right to one of my favourite books ever. . . . everything you could possibly want from a fantasy novel.”— The Bibliophile Chronicles
“Has the potential to capture the world's imagination, and satisfy its blood-lust, every bit as much as A Song of Fire and Ice . . . The Red Gods are rising and so is Anna Stephens. She has entered the canon of fantasy literature.”—Simon Fairbanks, author of The Sheriff
“This book was nothing short of amazing. . . . I absolutely devoured it. Godblind was utterly fantastic and completely engrossing to read.”— Paws & Paperbacks
“An incredible debut novel for fantasy writer Anna Stephens. . . an incredible read, from the characters, settings, the epic battle scenes to the fast-paced plot – it was all insanely amazing.”—The Book Tweeter, 5/5 Stars
“Wow, this was good! . . . . a mid-year front runner for my favourite book of the year. . . . there is a sequel planned which I know I absolutely have to read.— Worlds Without End
“Move over Abercrombie and Lawrence! You too, Fletcher. . . . Here at last we have a true GrimDark book, written by a female author that can not only stand up to the male competition, but also kick it in the balls! . . . Brilliant.”— The Queen of Blades, 9/10
“A true joy to read and Anna Stephens is truly a fantastic writer and one to watch. If you are looking for a new grimdark or even a new fantasy book to read then I would highly recommend that you read Godblind.”— Observant Raven
“Anna Stephens has this kind of writing that you’ll just forget what was on your mind because of what was happening on the chapter you are reading. . . . One hell of a ride. This book is a must read.”— The Royal Polar Bear Reads
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