Hammer of Fate

“Exceptional… An epic fantasy story that’s truly epic. A main character you can love and root for.” Tessa Talks Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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…

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 completed 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, Guy Gavriel Kay and Robin Hobb.

See why readers love the Rune Song Trilogy:

“Everything I want from a fantasy story… I was completely immersed… and has definitely left me wanting more. The start of another epic trilogy and I can’t wait to read more from this very talented author.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What an amazing, brilliant book! … I flew through the last 50% of this book and could think about nothing else.” @readwith_soph ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What a brilliant start to a new series!… Pure escapism… I absolutely loved it… Brilliant… I couldn’t read this fast enough… Fresh, exciting and flipping fantastic.” Bakers Not So Secret Book Blog

“Sometimes a book comes along that reminds me so strongly of why I love reading that I actually get a bit tearful… If you haven’t at least read the first book yet, you’re missing something special.” Dawn’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“It had everything that I was looking for… Viking magic and Templar knights… Left me wanting to read more in this universe.” Catraphoenix ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“One of the many things I loved about this book is the way Gudgion writes about battles… There is a fluid grace to the writing that makes you see and feel the impact.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐