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Gunmetal Gods

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A page-turning war between men and gods in a fully realized world that is engrossing and spectacular, this is a must-read.

Kevah was once a hero who did the impossible. He killed a magus and his legend was born. Ten years later he is old and leads a life averse to warfare but his time will come again. Meanwhile, Micah the metal has been on a conquest for his faith. He has conquered much of the world and now he comes for Kostany, the city that Kevah lives in. He will stop at nothing to achieve his victory.


When an author is bold enough to name a book Gunmetal Gods, they better deliver the goods with a huge, epic story that is an absolute page turner full of amazing battles, intense political intrigue, and surprises at every turn. That is exactly what author Zamil Akhtar has done.


The parallel stories of Kevah and Micah intertwine and intersect in surprising ways as the world moves with them and around them. As the book progresses, the reader only becomes more engaged in the story as the cast of characters grows.


Battle scenes are fascinating in this book with the combination of swordplay, magic, and technological advancements in the early development of guns. They are vividly described and utterly thrilling to read.


The book is full of well realized characters, a deep culture that is well thought out, incredible creatures and amazing beings that turn the tide of the story and everything else you would want in a fantasy tale. This book easily stands with the best of epic fantasy fiction.


If you love sweeping epics like the Game of Thrones series or Throne of the Crescent Moon, drop whatever else you are reading and pick up this book. It's as bold as the title and it delivers on all fronts. Remember Zamil Akhtar's name because if he keeps writing like this, he will be the next well known epic fantasy author to have a global fanbase.



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I am an avid reader. I love books and discovering something new to recommend to people. I love epic fantasy and horror the most but I will read anything as long as it is good quality.

KEVAH

About the author

Zamil is a fantasy author based in Dubai, where he lives with his wife and his pet rabbit. Of Pakistani heritage, he grew up in the Middle East and moved to Massachusetts when he was thirteen, and his varied upbringing colors his fiction. He's an IR junkie, horror movie binger, and avid traveler. view profile

Published on October 15, 2020

140000 words

Contains mild explicit content ⚠️

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Genre: Epic Fantasy

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