Dive into a bleak and violent world, where every choice leaves a scar, and the price of loyalty is paid in blood.

In the brutal Kingdom of Night, the Thorns are an order of elite swordsmen. More than simple guards, they are masterpieces of blood magic and blade, forged by savage training and tempered in dark, ancient rites.

Souls bound to protect their lords, a Thorn's life is not his own. It belongs to the crown -- until it belongs to the grave.

Meet the Thorns:

• The Fallen Prince: Izakiel was born to rule, but his scheming father tore the crown from his hands. Sentenced to serve his younger brother, the new heir to the kingdom, Izak will be captain of the royal guard until he dies. If he can survive the training.

• The Broken Raider: Aaram's tribe was slaughtered by the Armies of Night. Shamefully taken alive, the sea-born warrior faces a lifetime of slavery protecting the very king he swore vengeance against. He must find a way to shatter the magical shackles before they snap shut on his soul.

• The Street Rat: Twelve-year-old Brat traded the gallows for a sword. He's the quickest study the Thorns have ever seen, but the young rogue is carrying a deadly secret that could lead to an even messier end than the noose he escaped.

In a land of bloodthirsty gods, these unlikely allies don't have a prayer. To defy the crown is a death sentence, but they're already as good as dead. They'll sacrifice whatever they have left to take the King of Night down with them.

No one escapes the Thorns unscathed.

From bestselling author eden Hudson comes the swashbuckling new dark fantasy series The Strong Gods perfect for fans of George RR Martin's Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy, and Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Vampire.

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• Publication Date: July 14, 2025
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