Norse Vikings

This audiobook is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarok. The Vikings of Norse poetry and saga were a fearless lot, and their tales were frequently tragic. Some, if not all, of the myths were based on real people and real events. These heroes accomplished many fantastic feats, some of them even documented by their enemies.

In the early seventh century, a strong king comes to power among the Norse. His court is a shining light of honesty and fair dealing in a world ruled by treachery, assassination, oath-breaking, and deceit. But evil will always attack and seek to supplant good. A menace is said to be growing in the far north; the king sends a vessel to investigate, but the crew are later found dead and mutilated. Rumor says that a necromancer has risen, one who can control the dead and hideous monsters. The king summons a Runemaster and his gifted wife from the fringe of the Baltic to help him maintain his ...

‘A fantastic finale to the series…an incredible journey’ - Amazon Alice, Toby and Josh would give their lives for each other. But the bonds between them start to crumble when Sam, the mysterious boy in the dark, comes into their lives. Meanwhile, in Middengard, Orla, Ellie and Isolde must do the impossible – defeat Mimir, the dark goddess, who threatens both Middengard and the human world alike. As Mimir’s destructive plans accelerate, Isolde takes a stand against her. But even her ancient powers are left wanting. It is her protégé Orla who must make the hardest decision of her ...

One thousand years after the Norse first settled in North America, they are heading back to try again. The choice to migrate away from Iceland is not their own. Their island has been an oasis of civilization in a world gone mad following The Long Night – when artificial intelligence failed and took down all computer controlled processes around the world, wiping out over 90% of humanity. Insulated by a cold but bountiful Atlantic Ocean, Iceland has maintained order in a world plunged into darkness. Now Iceland's volatile geology is the greatest threat her people face. The volcanoes ...

SOMETHING EVIL IS COMING TO ASGARDE In order to save the legendary city, Asgarde, Nathanial Kenworthy has come face-to-face with majestic gods, fierce warriors, and blood-thirsty giants, who all have different agendas. The only thing common is their enemy. That pesky devil, Loki, has decided to bring Asgarde to its knees and it's up to Nathanial Kenworthy to save the day. But this time he has some powerful allies. The god of thunder, Thor, has picked-up his invincible Mjolnir and is out for revenge. Can anything stand in his way? Is Loki cunning enough to beat all the Norse gods that are ...

Viking's were brutal, that is what they were known for; marauders forged in the icy north. Yet, they weren't always looters and thieves. They honored the gods, home, the land, community and friends. Magnus, son of Vargr, wanted to see the world more than anything else, but his dream collided with the ruthless sword of Charlemagne's kingdom. The mythological god's of the north pitted themselves against the Christian God. Both vying for dominance over creation. Both playing themselves out in the lives of men. The heart struggles between battle and love. Magnus had to chose between Romance or ...

As the droplets from Niflheim mixed with the fiery depths of Muspelheim, a phenomenon occurred...Exploring Norse Mythology - the myths, sagas, and legends. Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over the Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more. The tales are epic, the battles are fierce & the drama is plentiful! Join us on a discovery to the marvels and wonders of Norse Mytholog.

In a land where memory is sacred and the dead do not rest, one warrior must face the past—or be consumed by it. In the final days of the Viking Age, Erik is a young warrior burdened by ancestral guilt and haunted by childhood tales of Draugr—the cursed undead who rise from their mounds to guard broken oaths. When a treasure raid disturbs a forgotten grave, nightmare becomes prophecy. The Draugr awaken. And they remember everything. Guided by Freya, a fierce seeress with a mysterious past, Erik embarks on a harrowing journey through frozen valleys, sacred ruins, and haunted forests. ...

An Epic Clash of Faith and Reason Amid the Ravages of the Black Death The spellbinding prequel to Terminal Warfare: Lady, Scientist, Lover, Spy in which the ancient world grapples with the collision of faith and reason in the shadow of a devastating pandemic. Delve into the enchanting world of the ancient Icelandic sagas at one of the landmark events in world history: the era of the Black Death which decimated Europe and has lessons for today and our collective future as the human race. As the Black Death sweeps across 14th-century Europe, a mysterious dark rider appears on the glacial ...

Now we are all pawns in a war against the gods… The four of us (Skarde, Fyrcat, Torsten, and I) all have one common goal: to find the goddess Freya and convince her to join us against Odin to end the forever Winter that’s overcome the earth. But along the way, we encounter more and more hostile enemies—the forces of Odin sent to deter us on our mission. Not only that, but we’re also suffering internal battles as we all struggle to understand whom we can trust and whom we can’t. Will the ice of the forever Winter eventually overtake us, or will we be successful in our mission ...

Almost 20,000 years ago, on what is now the southern coast of Norway, a great storm enveloped the area, causing another ice age to begin. While the inhabitants of the area were quite concerned, the atmospheric events led the people of the time to go underground. In their attempt to flee the raging storm, a great civilization was born – Izantica. The Kingdom of Izantica, like Atlantis, was a technological wonder, with devices and inventions that have never been conceived of before. The main person behind these technological advances was “Lars the Great.” Previously known as “Lars the...

Reykjavík, Iceland, Midsummer Celebrations 906 A.D. Una has come to the Midsummer Dance determined to un-break her broken heart and win back her man. She refuses to fail, even though Kol seems equally determined to ignore her and pretend what they once shared never existed at all. When he flaunts his new love interest in Una’s face she realizes she’s been wrong all this time. Kol truly doesn’t care about her anymore. With everything lost it doesn’t matter anymore what she does to celebrate the Midsummer solstice, does it? Kol knew he should have left Iceland after he broke the ...

Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway's throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik's family. Now, the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik's realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin. They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik's brood.

Vinland Unearthed: The Norse Saga of Newfoundland by Neil L. Rideout offers a comprehensive exploration of Norse exploration in North America, with a particular focus on the historic site of L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The book opens with a vivid introduction to the Viking Age, painting a picture of the adventurous spirit, advanced seafaring technology, and cultural vibrancy that characterized Norse society. Rideout recounts the legendary voyages of Leif Erikson, as told in the Sagas of Vinland, which describe the discovery of a mysterious and fertile land across the Atlantic.

Ulf is a young Norseman in a rapidly changing world. His pagan upbringing is being threatened by the push of Christianity. Village after village convert to the new religion, many forcefully. He seeks the exiled Ulfhednar, an elite Viking fighting force with particular kinship to the Norse’s most powerful god, Odin. Like the berserkers, the Ulfhednar were feared across the lands. Once they served as guards for Kings, from Norway to the Byzantine Empire, but the tides of time have changed. This fearsome force becomes excommunicated. Exiled from their communities and pushed to the outer ...

The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling - from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, best-selling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales.

Demigod. Dragon Rider. Kick-Ass Warrior. 15-year-old Zoey knows a bad hand when it’s dealt and survival is slim. With only two days until her boyfriend dies from a wound inflicted by Loki, The God of Trickery, her only option is to betray her father Thor’s trust and commit treason against Asgard. Stealing Mjolnir, she leaves the land open to attack from giants and dark elves. With hammer in hand and honed martial arts skills, she lays her life on the line to fight a fierce and brutal dragon guarding the only magical artifact powerful enough to heal the boy she loves. Defenders of Asgard...

AD 935 - Late Winter, City of Jorvik. Einar is destined to be a great Icelandic warrior. He has already defeated the men sent to kill him by his notorious father, Jarl Thorfinn, the 'Skull Cleaver' of Orkney. He has a gift that makes him lethal in battle. Yet he has cast it all off to be a bard. When three men attack him, Einar's poetry provides little protection. Luckily, the skilled archer and Norse-Irish princess Affreca saves him. She'd assumed Einar had left to raise an army, challenge Thorfinn and seize the Jarldom of Orkney. Now she's determined to set him back onto his rightful path.

Sigurd and the crew of the Raven encounter a deadly enemy in the land of the Russ. They come to the aid of the Chudes persecuted and driven from their lands by Slav raiders intent on occupation and domination.

Norse mythology and history is a treasure trove of rituals, beliefs and culture. Take a dive inside the lives and folklore of the Vikings.