plenty of action and more than a few sweet moments. 'While I really enjoyed Liesmith, I loved Stormbringer. and I will be looking forward to reading more.' -A Shared Brain Cell 'An engaging read, suitable for YA audiences for those who enjoy mythology and complex relationships.' -Libromancer's Apprentice And all that stands in the way are four nerds bound by courage, love, divine powers, and an encyclopedic knowledge of gaming lore. Meanwhile, the dwarves are scheming, the giants are pissed, and the goddess of the dead is demanding sanctuary for herself and her entire realm.Ĭaught in the coils of the Wyrd, the ancient force that governs gods and mortals alike, Sigmund and his crew are suddenly facing a second Ragnarok that threatens to finish what the first one started. The children of Thor are hellbent on reclaiming their scattered birthright: the gloves, belt, and hammer of the Thunder God.

The problem is, the gods who survived the apocalypse are still around-and they don't exactly make a great welcoming committee. His best friends, Em and Wayne, harbor the spirits of slain Valkyries. His boyfriend, the wealthy entrepreneur Lain Laufeyjarson, is channeling none other than Loki, the trickster god.

Now low-level IT tech and comic-book geek Sigmund Sussman finds himself an avatar of a Norse goddess. Ragnarok-aka the end of the world-was supposed to doom the gods as well. Now they're playing host to reincarnated Norse gods who are settling ancient grudges in the twenty-first century. Martin, and Neil Gaiman' ( Library Journal), Alis Franklin introduced a band of charming, unforgettable heroes. guaranteed to resonate with fans of mythopoeic fantasy from the likes of J.R.R. In Liesmith, a 'wildly entertaining debut novel.

Stormbringer by Alis Franklin