Synopsis
How long can a cause remain just, when painted in the blood of innocence?
They named her the Starhammer once. Hero to some, monster to many more. First into the breach at the Shattering, anointed in the blood of a thousand demons. The last of the legendary Valkyr.
But the Starhammer is dead. Or so all the stories tell.
Amidst the soaring trees and haunted slopes of the Primals, Selitha relies on the forest to provide, and cares for her family. Nothing is more precious to her than her daughter.
It is a simple life. It is a peaceful life. It is a lie.
When bandits raid the Primals, burning towns and stealing children from their beds, Selitha has no choice but to lend her axe to the rescue.
Volcanic giants spew ash into the sky, demonic bears claw the forest to splinters, and there are even rumours the kin, half-men half-beasts, serve the raiders. All the Terrors of the old world stand against her.
With a severed head as guide, to rescue the children, Selitha may need to bring the Starhammer back from the dead.
But will it be the hero who rises from the grave, or the monster?
A new standalone fantasy adventure set in the world of the God Eater Saga. Inspired by Norse mythology and the God of War games, it’s perfect for readers of John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn Saga.
Review
Damn that was exhilaratingly fantastic from start to finish. Rob Hayes has brought us another excellent story from his God Eater Saga. HammerFall is a standalone novel packed full of blood curdling, bone shattering epic goodness.
The God Eater Saga was one of my
favourite reads from last year and when I was offered an e-arc for Hammerfall I was absolutely over the moon and couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it and let me tell you it did not disappoint.
This series is just those that you can not get enough of. Its fast-paced, action-packed to the hilt. The characters are brilliant and unique and the worldbuilding and setting is grimalicious. I knew when I read the synopsis of Men dining on angels to become more powerful and immortal. I knew I had read it.
In this epic tale and after the events of The Herald. Our protagonist Selitha a fallen angel also known as the StarHammer, just wants to live in peace with husband and children. A master carver of wood just loves the simple life of being free, until bandits come to a local village in the Primals and kidnap all the children.
When locals approach and ask her for help to get their kids back. She is reluctant till her husband guilts her into going after them and become who she’s always been. A killer, gods instrument of death. What she was made for. To seek out evil and destroy it.
A thoroughly entertaining read. An absolute page turner. If you love Angels, monsters, demons and an Axe wielding Valkyrie. Then you have come to the right place. Check it out, you won’t regret it. If you haven’t read any of Rob J Hayes books yet, he has a fantastic range of fantasy series available. I very highly recommend…😁🔥🪓⚒️
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