Son of the Thunder Goddess
EVEN GODS DIE.
The city of Bridunum is besieged.
Saorlach the demigod leads an army of thousands to its walls, eager to pillage and kill. Covered from head to toe in tattooed runes, he bears the blessing of the gods themselves. No weapon can pierce his skin.
One by one, Saorlach challenges the champions of Bridunum, taunting and killing them at will. Heroes fall. Morale weakens. Saorlach’s victory is imminent.
Only one man can stand against him.
Athewain, a lowly shepherd of Logren’s countryside, longs for a life of heroic adventure. When Saorlach’s warriors slaughter his village, he sets out on a quest for vengeance, assisted by an ancient, long-forgotten god known only as the Maker.
Now, Athewain must wield the power of this unknown deity to defeat his divinely-protected enemy and thwart his bloody dreams of conquest.
But there are enemies within Bridunum as well as without. And the gods, once angered, do not forgive.
If Athewain fails, his dream of justice dies with him. And all of Logren will fall to ruin.
Son of the Thunder Goddess is an epic fantasy novella inspired by the myth and history of Celtic, Iron-Age Britain. It features feuding gods, immersive worldbuilding, and epic, visceral battles.
What reviewers are saying:
“David and Goliath meets Greek Mythology in this tale of war, gods, and insurmountable odds that fits seamlessly into your lunch hour.”
FanFiAddict
“An epic story that will make you hold your breath until the very end.”
Millie Abecassis, author of Daughters of the Blue Moon
“With a style that invokes the great epics, LiVecchi tells a great fantasy revenge story. The writing is incredibly strong, there’s a lot of personality in how it’s written, and it’s topped off by excellent battle scenes.”
Alex – Goodreads Review
“I’m not typically a fantasy reader, but I might be now. I couldn’t put it down, and consumed it in one sitting. The biggest issue with the book is there isn’t currently a sequel waiting for me.”
KJC – Goodreads reviewer
“This is a quick and engaging read—an imaginative plot, complex characters, and subtle world building. The battle scenes are worth the price. Take and read!”
Kevin – Amazon Review
“This book was great! The writing style was very refreshing and easy to read. The plot was paced well with a likeable protagonist and an antagonist that was easy to root against! I was very impressed and immersed in the story.”
Kate – Goodreads review
“In an earnest attempt to create a new world and new ideas in the already well worn space of fantasy literature, the narrative gives a fresh perspective on what fantasy, even fantasy set in medieval (or rather pre-medieval) England, can be. Also, the book is eminently readable and I enjoyed the characters and setting, so if you’re into fantasy as a genre this is a solid entry for you.”
Matthew – Goodreads review