Product Description WHEN THE SAINTS FAIL, THE SINNERS STEP UP.Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted. Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target. To ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands. For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it. The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series—a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skies's website. Review ★★★★★ "I am really excited for the next book and I can only describe Skies' ability to foresee how well the book would be received by using her own words: "She's a god. She ripped the information straight from my mind..."" -- Reader's Favorite 5-Starred Review ★★★★★ "For a completely immersive fantasy saga set in a precise world like nothing you've ever seen before, The Thirteenth Hour is time well spent on a story cleverly told." -- Indies Today 5-Starred Review ★★★★★ "The Thirteenth Hour was a fantastic read with layers within layers, wrapped up in chaos and fun, and oh so many emotions and there are a couple of moments at least that I won't be over for a while. An absolutely fantastic start to a new series that I will be following closely, and a book I can't recommend highly enough." -- Beneath a Thousand Skies Blog ★★★★★ "Overall, if you're looking for a new fantasy series that's a bit different to sink your teeth into - I highly recommend picking this one up as I can tell we're in for a wonderful, wild, ride. The final lines of the novel gripped my heart and left me both worried and excited for my new favourite characters in equal measure!" -- Little Bird Book Blog ★★★★★ "The writing is - I've been trying to come up with a way to describe it - devilishly charming, filled with the very best Britain has on offer (tea and biscuits and more importantly, "Thou must not violate the sanctity of the queue!") and also British humour. British humour is arguably the best in the world (don't @ me)!" -- Books in Blankets Blog ★★★★★ "A story that starts out quite small but then gradually expands. Trudie's writing is fluid and accessible, careful as well as humour is balanced very well in the book. So what we have is another excellent example of character driven fantasy here, it is complex, but the balance of character and plot along with the measured reveal of the world makes this easily one of the stand out books of the year for me and something that I highly recommend you read." -- The Swordsmith Blog ★★★★★ "The Thirteenth Hour is a brilliant start to one of the most original fantasy stories that I have read in a long time, totally captivating me with its engrossing narrative, intricate world building and incredibly dry wit." -- FantasyBookNerd About the Author Trudie Skies has been living inside fantasy worlds ever since they discovered books, and they refuse to return to reality. Within Trudie's daydreams you'll find SPFBO and BBNYA finalist The Thirteenth Hour, a gaslamp fantasy described as obnoxiously British and best read with a cup of tea. When not conjuring new worlds, Trudie spends their free time exploring the realms of indie books and video games, staring at clouds, and chasing after their troublesome
The Thirteenth Hour: Book One of The Cruel Gods
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Author: Skies, Trudie
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781399900683
Details:
Author: Skies, Trudie
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 535
Release Date: 29-09-2021
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781399900683
