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The Shadow Saint

The Black Iron Legacy, Book 2

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The Shadow Saint

By: Gareth Hanrahan
Narrated by: John Banks
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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.

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Critic reviews

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

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

"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)

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loved it. The city, gods, saints, ghouls, vigilants, intrigue and alchemy. Awesome. highly recommended 5/5

The god war!

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I was searching for a long time for some sophisticated and engaging dark fantasy, and I finally found it.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Underrated masterpiece

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I was looking and looking for months for an amazing Dark Fantasy/ Horror series and this is absolutely the best series I’ve found so far.
His writing of the fantasy, horror, politics, and lived in complex and inventive worlds is far and away above anyone else writing in this vein.
I will now buy and read or listen to anything he releases!!

This series keeps on hitting! NEED BOOK III AUDIBLE!

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Author Gareth Hanrahan makes a curious character decision for the second book ion his series. In the first book in this series, Gutter Prayer, there is a featured character and 4 main characters. At the end of the book two main characters die, and another is transformed into something else. As The Shadow Saint begins, already down two main characters, the author decided to leave out the featured characters. He instead opts to continue on with new main characters, and elevated a minor character into the featured role. This change of roles makes the beginning of the book seem off kilter as you spend much of your time listening wondering where the characters you grew fond of in the first book have gone. I can’t remember another book in a series that has taken this approach.

Despite the odd change of POVs, by the end of the book I found that I had enjoyed it. The missing characters do eventually make an appearance, albeit more as side characters than starring roles. The original setting, creatures, and mad gods that made the first book so interesting are all still here. The character who jumps from fringe main character to a starring role grows abundantly from vane school girl to likable heroin.

It will be interesting to see if the author continues his strange shuffling of characters in the next book, or if the originals make a return. I’m looking forward to finding out.

Strange Character Mix

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Continuation of a fantastic trilogy, not a boring fantasy tale where all the good guys win and end up happily ever after.

fantastic sequel

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My God! how are people sleeping on this title! the writing, the character development, the world building is absolutely on par with some of the best fantasy work that I have ever read. do not miss this story, it is incredible!

Underrated and Exceptional

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you really have to pay attention buts it's really good! I would recommend to anyone.

details

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I really hope the third book becomes an audio tape soon. This series is incredible.

Amazing!

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Had this title been listed as the start of an alternate series, it might have worked for me. What started out as a simple story in book 1.
Jumped into your version of " Dungeons and Dragons."

Big Ole Pile Of Crap

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