The Broken God plunges readers back into the war-torn city of Guerdon, now fractured by the aftermath of the Godswar and occupied by three rival powers. Amidst this fragile armistice, the city's precarious peace is threatened by sinister forces. Spar Idgeson, once a master thief, finds himself transformed into the living embodiment of Guerdon's stone, his powers dwindling as the predatory criminal dragons of the Ghierdana circle, ready to exploit his weakness and the city's vulnerability. Meanwhile, across the vast oceans, Carillon Thay, a figure burdened by her past as a thief, saint, and god-killer, now stripped of her power and isolated, embarks on a desperate quest. Her journey leads her to the enigmatic land of Khebesh, seeking a cure for Spar and a way to avert the looming catastrophe. However, her path is fraught with peril, as even the vengeful gods she once defied now pursue her, making her mission against insurmountable odds. This installment of The Black Iron Legacy promises a thrilling blend of dark fantasy, intricate world-building, and high stakes as characters grapple with their pasts and the fate of their world.
Critical Reception
"Gareth Hanrahan's 'The Broken God' is lauded as a mind-blowingly stellar and astonishingly imaginative entry in the Black Iron Legacy, cementing its status as a critically adored and essential work within modern dark fantasy."