I’m very pleased and excited today to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for the first in a Gaslamp Fantasy series, The Cruel Gods, The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies. I didn’t have time to read it, which is disappointing, because I’ve heard nothing but good things for a few months now about this book–but I wanted to take a moment to help spread the word about it with this Spotlight. After you read this, you should absolutely check out some of the posts about it at https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours.
Book Details:
Book Title: The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies
Release date: October 13, 2021
Format: Hardcover/Paperback/Ebook
Length: 535 pages
Book Blurb:
When the saints fail, the sinners step up.
Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods’ whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didn’t know she had—and destroys a mortal’s soul by accident—she becomes Chime’s most wanted.
Quen’s job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved city’s destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens—and Kayl is his number one target.
To ensure Chime’s future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayl’s divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands.
For a city that bows to cruel gods, it’ll take godless heathens to save it.
The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series—a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skies’s website.
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About the Author:
Trudie Skies has been living inside fantasy worlds ever since she discovered that reality doesn’t quite live up to the hype. Through the magic of books, she wishes to share these worlds of hope and heroes with other weary souls. Living in North East England, Trudie spends most of her free time daydreaming about clouds, devouring whatever fantasy books or video games she can get her hands on, and chasing after her troublesome dogs, who would like to reassure you they are very good boys.
Her debut YA fantasy series, Sand Dancer, was published through Uproar Books. Trudie is now writing adult gaslamp fantasy with her new series, The Cruel Gods.
Author Links:
Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ BookBub ~ Goodreads
My thanks to The Write Reads for the invitation to participate in this tour and the materials they provided.
Ellie
Great post!