The Gutter Prayer

A dark, inventive fantasy set in the decaying city of Guerdon, this novel follows a trio of thieves whose latest job draws them into a web of divine politics, alchemical experiments, and looming catastrophe. Guerdon is a city built on the bones of dead gods, where faith is weaponized, saints and monsters walk the streets, and the line between miracle and corruption is perilously thin. As ancient powers stir and a strange contagion turns stone into flesh, the fate of the city rests in unlikely hands. Gareth Hanrahan, known for his work in game design and speculative fiction, crafts a richly textured world full of unsettling imagery, intricate theology, and morally complex characters. Blending epic fantasy with horror and noir sensibilities, this is a gripping read for those who enjoy dense world-building, unconventional magic, and stories that explore the cost of belief and power.