No one escapes the Thorns unscathed.

In the brutal Kingdom of Night, elite swordsmen known as Thorns train with blood magic and blade. Souls chained until death, they are bound to protect their lords with their lives.

But not always willingly.

Izakiel, former crown prince, has the birthright torn from his hands and is sentenced to serve as Thorn to his younger brother, the newly named heir to the throne.

Aaram, piratical raider and son of the seas, watches his people slaughtered by the Armies of Night. Shamefully taken alive, he is enslaved to protect the very royal family he's sworn vengeance against.

Brat -- thief, street rat, survivor -- is given the choice between the noose and a new life. The decision isn't a hard one, and becoming a Thorn might even pay out in the long run. That is, as long as the young rogue can hide the one dark secret that could bring everything crashing down.

United by fate, the prince, the pirate, and the thief will band together to battle the tyrant who enslaved them.

From bestselling author eden Hudson comes a swashbuckling new epic fantasy series perfect for fans of George RR Martin's Game of Thrones, Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy, and Dave Duncan's The King's Blades.

What readers are saying about The Strong Gods:
"I've missed reading books like this!" - Royal Road Reviewer

"Every character is compelling enough [... ] that you don't feel impatient to get to your personal "Tyrion or Matt Cauthon."" - Amazon Reviewer

"Sardonic characters in a bleak world of rot and ruin? Sign me up." - Amazon Reviewer

"This is a masterclass in Dark Fantasy." - Amazon Reviewer

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• Publication Date: July 14, 2025
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• Print Length: 573 Pages
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