Lost Gods
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
In this extraordinary fantasy debut, a young assassin finds himself hunted by the brothers and sisters he has trained alongside since birth.
Neythan is one of five young warriors trained and raised together by a mysterious brotherhood of assassins known as the Shedaím. When Neythan is framed for the murder of his closest friend, he pursues his betrayer – and in so doing learns there’s far more to the Brotherhood, and the machinations of the rulers of the warring kingdoms, than he’d ever thought possible. His journey will lead him across the five realms, from the Forest of Silences to the Ash Plains of Calapaar, and reveal the breaches that lie beneath the world, and the hidden truths of his oath.
File Under: Fantasy [ Brothers at Arms | The Faceless Ones | Kings and Keepers | Creed of Assassins ]
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
With a refreshingly intricate but subtly flawed debut novel, Yongo blends the myth and lore of Africa with political intrigue, coming of age, and just a tiny bit of fantasy for flavor. The multi-perspective narrative features voices from diverse walks of life, though it focuses on Neythan, a newly sworn-in protector, who's off on his first assignment for the Sheda m, the secretive brotherhood that raised him. His resolve is quickly shaken after a shocking betrayal by another of his order. His pursuit of a murderer takes him on a perilous journey toward a truth he may not be prepared for. In a world where worship of the old gods has been outlawed and magic is anathema, he and others traverse a twisted path filled with danger and, at times, enlightenment. Yongo's keen attention to atmosphere and detail creates an immersive experience, but it's undermined by spotty character development and clumps of exposition. Nonetheless, this is a strong work from a very promising new author.
