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The Ruin of Gods: A Chronicles of the Stone Veil Novel
by Sawyer Bennett
About this book
Maddox is a fearless demigod who has spent centuries indulging in a life of war, chaos, and fleeting pleasures across the realms. He is the ultimate rogue, untethered and unbothered, until he crosses paths with Zora, the newly ascended God of Life. Having survived a traumatic upbringing in the pits of Hell, Zora is as guarded as she is ethereal. While their chemistry is undeniable, the road to a permanent connection is paved with emotional barriers and deep-seated insecurities.
This gripping installment in the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series masterfully blends high-stakes fantasy with a smoldering dark romance. As Maddox attempts to break down Zora’s walls and prove he is worthy of her heart, a sinister, unseen threat emerges to pull them apart. When Zora suddenly vanishes, the story shifts into a desperate race against time, forcing a man who has lived for centuries to confront the terrifying possibility of a future without the one woman who makes him whole.
Perfect for fans of paranormal romance who crave intense emotional stakes and celestial power struggles, this novel is an unforgettable escape. Prepare to be swept away by a tale where divinity meets desire and love becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0B356SP6X
Reader Reviews
April 11, 2023
This is yet another fantastic addition to Sawyer Bennett’s “Chronicles of the Stone Veil” series! Maddox, brother to Carrick & fearless Demigod, and Zora, the “New to the position” of “God of Life” (and Death), are really a dynamic, yet complex, pair. Maddox has been a Demigod for like a million years, but Zora, who is Carrick’s wife, Finley’s, twin sister, had a much, much different upbringing. Zora was cursed to live in the Underworld when she was born, and it’s only recently that she’s...
April 12, 2023
This is book 9 in the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and I would absolutely read the previous books before reading this book. In this one, we get Maddox and Zora's story. Zora was once a mortal and is now a God, it's her reward for everything that she sacrificed in her life. Maddox is the proverbial playboy, jolly demigod. These two have this attraction but they also are learning that the other could be exactly what they need to go through life. But then you throw in the evil they are all...
April 11, 2023
The book is even better than I expected, and I was anticipating being swept off my feet. I was so caught up in the story, that I felt like I should have a say in what happens. I mean, the gods are jerks who make things so much harder than they need to be! And then there is Maddox. There is nothing better than a hot demi-god with a tough exterior and a sensitive side. Maddox has been doing the bidding of the gods for a thousand years. It is about time he finds love and happiness. Zora has been...
April 23, 2023
OMG I love this story line between Zora and Maddox and how they got together both are gods and they worked together to fixing the mess that Ruin and his friends messed up and in the end they got together Thanks for an awesome book and Sawyer is an amazing author )
April 11, 2023
I'm typically not a fantasy/paranormal reader, but I have loved the Chronicles of the Stone Veil series and The Ruin of Gods was another great addition! Zora, who was once a mortal, who is now the god of life, is battling her insecurities as she figures out where she fits in in her new life. Maddox is a demigod who has been a playboy for centuries, but he has finally found something in Zora that makes him want only her. It's clear there is something special between the two of them and Maddox...
