The Shadow of the Gods is a 2021 fantasy novel published by Enghlish author and real life armor and castle enthusiast, John Gwynn. Set in the fictional Norse country of Vigrid, the story follows 3 main protagonists through their own winding narrative of loss, revenge, and independence. The book is currently sitting at 4.2 stars out of 5 on Goodreads, and that accumulated from over 33,000 reviews.