Godkiller

by Hannah Kaner

Book 1 of the Fallen Gods series

You are not welcome here, godkiller. Kissen hunts gods for a living until she meets Skedi - a god she cannot kill, bound to a noble child. With a fallen knight, they journey to the city where gods died, pursued by demons and dark secrets.

Enter a land of gods and monsters, soldiers and mercenaries, secrets and wishes - the explosive #1 internationally bestselling fantasy debut in a new trilogy for fans of The Witcher and Gideon the Ninth.

Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world - but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays "godkillers" to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows. Kissen's family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins.

A series of violent events leaves Kissen as sole protector to Inara, a young girl orphaned by fire and treachery and bound to a small, shrineless god called Skedi. Together, the three must journey to Blenraden, the city where the gods died, to sever Inara and Skedi's connection. Unbeknownst to Kissen and her charges, another godkiller walks in their midst. Knight-turned-baker Elo witnessed the carnage in Blenraden firsthand. It cost him everything. Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favour.

Pursued by demons and caught in burgeoning civil war, this unlikely group will face a reckoning as they discover something is rotting at the heart of their world. Charlie Jane Anders of The Washington Post praised Kaner for creating "a richly rendered world" where she "writes action that's both fun and intelligible," comparing the story to The Last of Us for its portrayal of "a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road."

In addition to being exquisitely paced and character-driven, Kaner's novel features a widely diverse cast, including a bisexual protagonist with a disability, LGBTQ characters, and characters of color. At around 300 pages, this tightly crafted debut delivers gods powered by belief, found family dynamics, and a magic system where faith is currency. The novel's exploration of trauma, chosen family, and what it means to trust again resonates powerfully throughout.

An instant USA Today bestseller shortlisted for the Hugo, Locus, and British Book Awards, Godkiller launches an unforgettable trilogy. Perfect for readers seeking The Witcher-style adventures with diverse representation, morally complex characters, and a world where gods are as mortal as their followers' faith.

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