Sword of the War God

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Bloomsbury presents Sword of the War God by Tim Hodkinson, read by Justin Avoth.

In a world of war and ruin, men and gods collide.

436 AD. The Burgundars are confident of destroying Rome's legions. Their forces are strong and they have beaten the Romans in battle before. But they are annihilated, their king killed, his people scattered. Their fabled treasure is lost. For Rome has new allies: the Huns, whose taste for bloodshed knows no bounds.

Many years later, the Huns, led by the fearsome Attila, have become the deadliest enemies of Rome. Attila seeks the Burgundars’ treasure, for it includes the legendary Sword of the War God, said to make the bearer unbeatable.

No alliance can defeat Attila by conventional means. With Rome desperate for help, a one-eyed old warlord from distant lands and his strange band of warriors may have the answers... but oaths will be broken and the plains of Europe will run with blood before the end.

Drawing on Norse mythology and European history, Sword of the War God is an epic historical adventure perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Joanne Harris, Neil Gaiman and Christian Cameron.

Reviews for Tim Hodkinson

'Will appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R. R. Martin, and especially Theodore Brun.' Historical Novel Society
'An excellently written page-turner.' Historical Writers Association

Critics Review

Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read at a distance of 1,570-odd years
The Times
Tim Hodkinson's clever, evocative and utterly gripping reimagining of the origins of some of Europe's greatest legends is rich with layers of knowledge of, and love for, these timeless stories. A wild hunt through the swift rise of the Huns, the slow fall of Western Rome, and the devastating effects of greed and grief on friendships.
Frances Owen, editor of Historia Magazine
Authentically great. For those readers who love Simon Scarrow and Christian Cameron, this novel is a must-read
Bishops Stortford Independent
A fascinating and undeniably epic tale... With SWORD OF THE WAR GOD, Hodkinson shows himself a worthy successor to Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, George R.R. Martin and Giles Kristian
Theodore Brun
A compelling narrative… thoroughly enjoyable
Historical Novel Society
Packed with brutal battles, political intrigue, and richly developed characters... the book is grounded in reality making it a gripping read for fans of both history and legend
The Gamer

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