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‘HANRAHAN HAS AN ASTONISHING IMAGINATION’ Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

With his acclaimed debut, The Gutter Prayer, Gareth Hanrahan introduced a world of sorcerers and thieves, broken gods and dangerous magic. Now this epic tale continues in The Shadow Saint, the gripping second novel in the Black Iron Legacy.

As the Godswar draws ever closer and tensions within the city escalate, how long will the people of Guerdon be able to keep their enemies at bay?

Praise for The Gutter Prayer:

‘Captivating’ Nicholas Eames

‘Masterful drama, expert dialogue, brilliant characters’ Fantasy Book Review

‘Absolutely stunning’ Michael R. Fletcher

‘I await the sequel with keenest anticipation’ Anthony Ryan

‘Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect’ Novel Notions

‘A gripping, darkly inventive tale’ James Islington

‘A mercurial masterpiece . . . Astounding’ Fantasy Hive

‘Put simply, you need to read this’ The Fantasy Inn

‘Undoubtedly, the debut of the year’ Booknest

Publisher Review

Already one of my favourite books from 2019. It's original, incredibly well-written and honestly just so much fun to read . . . It's the battlecry of an exciting new author who I feel has the potential to hit the very top of the genre. Put simply, you need to read this -- THE FANTASY INN on THE GUTTER PRAYER Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect . . . envision that The Gutter Prayer will not only win many readers' hearts but also win multiple fantasy awards in the near future. Yes, it was THAT good. Read it. Thank me later -- NOVEL NOTIONS on THE GUTTER PRAYER 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 -- Anthony Ryan on THE GUTTER PRAYER Gareth Hanrahan is a total genius -- LIZ LOVES BOOKS Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination -- Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONES