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 Contents Cover Title Page Leave us a Review Copyright Dedication Map One Two Three Four Five Six: Interlude Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen: Interlude Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen: Interlude Nineteen Twenty Twenty-One Twenty-Two Twenty-Three Twenty-Four Twenty-Five Twenty-Six Twenty-Seven Twenty-Eight Twenty-Nine Thirty Thirty-One Thirty-Two Thirty-Three Thirty-Four Thirty-Five Thirty-Six Thirty-Seven Thirty-Eight Thirty-Nine Forty Epilogue Glossary of Names Acknowledgments About the Author “A rich and wintry world of warriors, gods and monsters, with epic battles, dangerous magic, and complex family bonds. Thray is a heroine both powerful and vulnerable, and I loved her journey.” Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess “Brimming with magic and intrigue, Barrow of Winter is a spellbinding read. Thray’s northern quest had me turning pages late into the night, as did Long’s beautiful winter-sharp prose. A vivid story that lingers long after the last word.” Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted “A world so vividly rendered you’ll feel the ice on the pages.” Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Justice of Kings “Evocative, lyrical, and brimming with fierce magic. Another brilliant addition to this clever, Norse-inspired series.” Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters “Sharp as the winter wind, Barrow of Winter grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go. Long's latest is a compelling portrait of a woman coming to know herself—woven through with betrayal, darkness, thunderingly epic stakes, and a cast of prickly immortals I couldn't get enough of. It's fantasy at its very best.” Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman “Barrow of Winter reminds me why I love the genre. It pulls you in and doesn’t let go. It's a masterclass in world-building, with descriptions so visceral you can almost feel the icy winds. Thray is a complex, powerful character I would follow into the cold again and again. A superb new addition to the Hall of Smoke universe.” M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints “Epic fantasy teeming with adventure and wonder.” Christopher Irvin, author of Ragged “An epic journey into a strange and wintery world filled with intrigue, adventure, secrets, loss, battles and monsters. At its centre is Thray, a young woman who is half mortal, half god and determined to discover the truth of her own immortality... Her bravery and fragility captured me from the very first page.” Kell Woods, author of After the  Also by H.M. Long and available from Titan Books Hall of SmokeTemple of No God  LEAVE US A REVIEW We hope you enjoy this book – if you did we would really appreciate it if you can write a short review. Your ratings really make a difference for the authors, helping the books you love reach more people. You can rate this book, or leave a short review here: Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, or your preferred retailer. Barrow of Winter Print edition ISBN: 9781803360027 E-book edition ISBN: 9781803360034 Published by Titan Books A division of Titan Publishing Group Ltd 144 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0UP www.titanbooks.com First edition: January 2023 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to To Dad, with love. ALGATT, EANGEN, AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES OF THE ARPA EMPIRE  THE FAR NORTH, DUAMEL  ONE Sixteen years after the Upheaval I smell iron, dank fur, and carrion breath. Dirt, too, damp with blood. I try to lift my arm, but it won’t move. I start to stand, but I falter. I end up crouched, my good hand braced in the frost and cooling blood—the same blood that coats