BBNYA FINALIST SPOTLIGHT!!! The Thirteenth Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie Skies

I’m delighted to be back on another blog tour for The Write Reads today and to be spotlighting another of our fabulous BBNYA 2022 finalists. This time it’s 7th placed steampunk fantasy novel The Thirteenth Hour, the first in ‘The Cruel Gods’ series by Trudie Skies.

The cover of The Thirteenth Hour features a man and a woman in steampunk-style clothing. The woman has dark hair and elongated ears whilst the man has blond hair and wears glasses. They are standing in front of a large ornate clock face. — Image Description: The cover of *The Thirteenth Hour* features a man and a woman in steampunk-style clothing. The woman has dark hair and elongated ears whilst the man has blond hair and wears glasses. They are standing in front of a large ornate clock face.

About The Book

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.

About The Author

Trudie Skies is a British indie author who has been living inside fantasy worlds ever since they discovered that reality doesn’t quite live up to the hype. Through the magic of books, they wish to share these worlds of hope and heroes with other weary souls.

Find Out More!

You can find out more about Trudie and their work via their website, or by following them on Twitter (@TrudieSkies).

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The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies is available from Amazon via their UK , US, and Canadian storefronts.

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