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"Ben Peek is one of the most accomplished writers of richly detailed an intricately plotted epic fantasy working in Australia today. If you're a lover of epic fantasy and you're not reading the Children books, you're missing out." The Newtown Review of Books
A new god has risen.
The immortal Zaifyr has arrived at the Floating Cities in chains, to await trial for murder. Despite this, he's preparing for war against a new child god - for she will do anything to destroy those who stand in her way.
A city has fallen.
Ayae must fight to protect the survivors, and finds herself ensnared in a web of political intrigue. She'll find politics can be as lethal as any sword, and hers is not the only life at stake.
A warrior has arrived.
Across the ocean, the exile Bueralan returns home. And he's bearing a dead man's soul around his neck. God-touched and grief-stricken, he treads a dangerous path. He'll confront a legendary fighter . . . and discover a secret that will change the world.
PRAISE FOR THE GODLESS (BOOK 1)
"An enthralling story . . . thrills, blood, intrigue, excitement and an original world populated with compelling characters" TheBookBag
"A fast-paced page turner set in an enthralling new world" SpeculativeBookReview
"The first in a crackling, unputdownable new epic fantasy series, introducing a fascinating, original new world and an incredible heroine" RisingShadow.net Ben Peek is the critically acclaimed author of The Godless and three previous novels: Black Sheep, Twenty-Six Lies/One Truth, and Above/Below, co-written with Stephanie Campisi. He has also written a short story collection, Dead Americans. In addition to this, Peek is the creator of the psychogeography pamphlet, The Urban Sprawl Project. With the artist Anna Brown, he created the autobiographical comic Nowhere Near Savannah. He lives in Sydney with his partner, the photographer Nikilyn Nevins, and their cat, Lily.
A new god has risen.
The immortal Zaifyr has arrived at the Floating Cities in chains, to await trial for murder. Despite this, he's preparing for war against a new child god - for she will do anything to destroy those who stand in her way.
A city has fallen.
Ayae must fight to protect the survivors, and finds herself ensnared in a web of political intrigue. She'll find politics can be as lethal as any sword, and hers is not the only life at stake.
A warrior has arrived.
Across the ocean, the exile Bueralan returns home. And he's bearing a dead man's soul around his neck. God-touched and grief-stricken, he treads a dangerous path. He'll confront a legendary fighter . . . and discover a secret that will change the world.
PRAISE FOR THE GODLESS (BOOK 1)
"An enthralling story . . . thrills, blood, intrigue, excitement and an original world populated with compelling characters" TheBookBag
"A fast-paced page turner set in an enthralling new world" SpeculativeBookReview
"The first in a crackling, unputdownable new epic fantasy series, introducing a fascinating, original new world and an incredible heroine" RisingShadow.net Ben Peek is the critically acclaimed author of The Godless and three previous novels: Black Sheep, Twenty-Six Lies/One Truth, and Above/Below, co-written with Stephanie Campisi. He has also written a short story collection, Dead Americans. In addition to this, Peek is the creator of the psychogeography pamphlet, The Urban Sprawl Project. With the artist Anna Brown, he created the autobiographical comic Nowhere Near Savannah. He lives in Sydney with his partner, the photographer Nikilyn Nevins, and their cat, Lily.
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