"No surrender. No retreat." With twenty enemy swords at their backs and a broken bridge ahead, the last knights of an outlaw order turn to fight. A young woman with forbidden magic joins their final stand. And as blade meets blade, she starts to sing... Adelais was raised in the far north, learning stories of the old gods and the skill of weaving runes into magic. Now, she is locked in a convent far from home, forced to kneel to a foreign god. When inquisitors arrive with plans to torture an innocent man, Adelais cannot stand by. She aids an attack to free the prisoner and joins the raiders as they flee into the night. Her new companions are the last of the Guardians-once a powerful holy order, now ragged fugitives, hunted almost to extinction. The knights carry a secret treasure, precious and powerful enough to shape kingdoms. Their pursuers, desperate to possess it, will crush any who stand in their way. Nowhere is safe-in city or chateau, on the road or in the wilds. And even disguised as a boy, Adelais draws attention wherever she goes. Is she angel or demon, priestess or witch? Adelais must summon all her courage and all her memories of the old gods' magic as the noose tightens around her and a thunderous final reckoning approaches. Discover a thrilling new series, with a rich world and action that will leave you breathless. Hammer of Fate is inspired by Viking magic, medieval combat and the fall of the Templar knights-perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski and Robin Hobb. See what everyone's saying about G.N. Gudgion: "Will make you shiver with suspense and keep you on the edge of your seat!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿"Very exciting... I am still returning to it in my mind days after reaching the end." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿"Transports you right into his world and holds you there from the first to last page." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Breathtaking... Gudgion's writing swept me away." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿