'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