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Heroes of Valhalla
Paperback
Series: The Aesir Saga, Book 1
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ISBN13: 9798325259036
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 31 2024
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 31 2024
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.95 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An epic Norse retelling set in a Viking-inspired world. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and John Gwynne. What if the gods were mortal men doomed to die?
What if their exploits were passed down from generation to generation until they became the legendary figures of myth?
What if the myths were compiled into a single linear narrative?
What if their exploits were passed down from generation to generation until they became the legendary figures of myth?
What if the myths were compiled into a single linear narrative?
This is that story. The north has descended into darkness. Abandoned by the empire. Deserted by the old gods. Left to fend for themselves. The Kingdom of Asgard is a light in the darkness, a beacon of civilization in a dying land. A place full heroes including the mighty Thor, the noble Balder, and the enigmatic Loki. But war is coming... Driven by prophecy, Odin, king of Asgard and his Valkyrie shieldmaidens search tirelessly for a hero who can stop the coming destruction. The Aesir Saga is a gritty reimagining of Viking age myth told through the eyes of three young warriors destined to become Heroes of Valhalla. What it lacks in magic it makes up for in heroic deeds and larger than life figures. Starkad knew those days were over. The gods, whether old or new, cared not for the plight of the people. The age of gods was over. Perhaps it was now the age of heroes, or maybe the end of everything was on the horizon. Starkad did not know the answer. All he knew was that cold steel now ruled. If the gods had abandoned him, then he would make his own way.
What readers are saying: Not Marvel or gods, Legendary Men of the North C. K. De-mytholigized the whole thing, The Gods are men, great men, but bleeding men after all. If you love Norse Mythology this is the book for you This gods as men world was fascinating to explore with the culture, politics, and family dynamics. For as many characters as there are I didn't really struggle much with the who's who C.K. Kesterson's Heroes of Valhalla is a captivating dive into a Viking-inspired world that blends gritty historical realism with a fresh, humanized take on Norse mythology. If you love Norse inspired fantasy in the vein of John Gwynne and Bernard Cornwell, you should give this a try! I loved the theme of this book and the abundance of Norse mythology does not disappoint. It has a surprising and fantastic ending worth sticking through.
What readers are saying: Not Marvel or gods, Legendary Men of the North C. K. De-mytholigized the whole thing, The Gods are men, great men, but bleeding men after all. If you love Norse Mythology this is the book for you This gods as men world was fascinating to explore with the culture, politics, and family dynamics. For as many characters as there are I didn't really struggle much with the who's who C.K. Kesterson's Heroes of Valhalla is a captivating dive into a Viking-inspired world that blends gritty historical realism with a fresh, humanized take on Norse mythology. If you love Norse inspired fantasy in the vein of John Gwynne and Bernard Cornwell, you should give this a try! I loved the theme of this book and the abundance of Norse mythology does not disappoint. It has a surprising and fantastic ending worth sticking through.
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