Black Iron Legacy
3 primary works 5 total works planned
Book 1
'Mind-blowingly stellar in every respect . . . Fantasy readers, be wise and buy this book, because there's simply nothing like it' Novel Notions
*****
The city of Guerdon stands eternal. A refuge from the war that rages beyond its borders. But in the ancient tunnels deep beneath its streets, a malevolent power has begun to stir.
The fate of the city rests in the hands of three thieves. They alone stand against the coming darkness. As conspiracies unfold and secrets are revealed, their friendship will be tested to the limit. If they fail, all will be lost and the streets of Guerdon will run with blood.
SET IN A WORLD OF DARK GODS AND DANGEROUS MAGIC, THE GUTTER PRAYER IS AN EPIC TALE OF SORCERERS AND THIEVES, TREACHERY AND REVENGE, FROM A REMARKABLE NEW VOICE IN FANTASY.
*****
'An absolutely stunning debut. Insanely inventive . . . I loved it!' Michael R. Fletcher, author of Beyond Redemption
'Utterly brilliant . . . Hanrahan is a total genius' Liz Loves Books
'Captivating . . . Guerdon is a city that seethes with history, horror and hidden secrets' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld
'Already one of my favourite books from 2019 . . . Put simply, you need to read this.' The Fantasy Inn
'I'm confident that I won't find a greater book this year' BookNest
'Compelling . . . rich with dark and original wonders' Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song
'A gripping, darkly inventive tale' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What was Lost
Book 2
'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
Book 3
Dark gods and dangerous magic clash in this third book of Gareth Hanrahan's acclaimed epic fantasy series, The Black Iron Legacy. "This is genre-defying fantasy at its very best . . . Insanely inventive and deeply twisted" (Michael R. Fletcher).
Enter a city of dragons and darkness . . .
The Godswar has come to Guerdon, dividing the city between three occupying powers. A fragile armistice holds back the gods, but other dangerous forces seek to exert their influence. Spar Idgeson, once heir to the brotherhood of thieves has been transformed into the living stone of the new city. But his powers are failing and the criminal dragons of the Ghierdana are circling.
Meanwhile, far across the sea, Carillon Thay—once a thief, a saint, a god killer; now alone and powerless—seeks the mysterious land of Khebesh, desperate to find a cure for Spar. But what hope does she have when even the gods seek vengeance against her?
"A groundbreaking and extraordinary novel . . . Hanrahan has an astonishing imagination" (Peter McLean).