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y separately published work icon The Godless single work   novel   fantasy  
Is part of Children Trilogy Ben Peek , 2014 series - author novel (number 1 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2014... 2014 The Godless
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'The Gods are dying. Fifteen thousand years after the end of their war, their bodies can still be found across the world. They kneel in forests, lie beneath mountains, and rest at the bottom of the world's ocean. For thousands of years, men and women have awoken with strange powers that are derived from their bodies.

'The city Mireea is built against a huge stone wall that stretches across a vast mountain range, following the massive fallen body of the god, Ger. Ayae, a young cartographer’s apprentice, is attacked and discovers she cannot be harmed by fire. Her new power makes her a target for an army that is marching on Mireea. With the help of Zaifyr, a strange man adorned with charms, she is taught the awful history of ‘cursed’ men and women, coming to grips with her new powers and the enemies they make. Meanwhile, the saboteur Bueralan infiltrates the army that is approaching her home to learn its terrible secret.

'Split between the three points of view, The Godless' narrative reaches its conclusion during an epic siege, where Ayae, Zaifyr and Bueralan are forced not just into conflict with those invading, but with those inside the city who wish to do them harm.

'The first installment of an exciting new epic fantasy series, The Godless is a fast-paced page turner set in an enthralling new world, perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Brent Weeks.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • New York (City), New York (State),
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      Thomas Dunne Books ,
      2014 .
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      Extent: 416p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 1 January 2014
      ISBN: 9781250050021
Alternative title: Verflucht
Language: German
    • Munich,
      c
      Germany,
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Piper ,
      2014 .
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      Extent: 445p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published August 2014.
      ISBN: 9783492269711, 3492269710

Works about this Work

Ben Peek : The Godless : Children Book One Keith Stevenson , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Newtown Review of Books , September 2014;

— Review of The Godless Ben Peek , 2014 single work novel
Ben Peek : The Godless : Children Book One Keith Stevenson , 2014 single work review
— Appears in: The Newtown Review of Books , September 2014;

— Review of The Godless Ben Peek , 2014 single work novel
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