Carina is a fantasy novelist who has a love for magic, science and strong heroes. She always looks to dive beneath the layers of a character, and find what makes them tick, as well as bringing on the action and make imaginations run wild. Being born and raised in Norway, she has a passion for nature and legends, more of which she found when living in Scotland. Now residing in Gold Coast, Australia, and when she isn't writing, she works full time as a development manager for renewable energy projects, while also running her own tech startup, Aevi Tech, supporting herself and her fluff ball, Brady the Australian Shepherd. For fun she reads, goes for drives in her Jeep 'Darth' and makes up names and stories for inanimate objects in her life. Flames of Eader is the debut novel of Carina Steinbakk. I love how Steinbakk masterfully meshes magic and scientific facts to create a fantastical world. Every fantastical aspect of the book has a logical explanation. This actually made me believe that perhaps Eader truly exists. (..) It is a wonderful read that kept me riveted to the end.

• OnlineBookClub With a varied cast of characters and a twisting plot, this is an engaging fantasy story with a great premise that fellow self-confessed nerd will enjoy.
• LoveReadingUK Flames of Eader is a modern tale of an ordinary man discovering an extraordinary world, and a battle between Light and Dark. Flames of Eader takes readers on a whirlwind adventure filled with magic, humor, and a cast of unforgettable characters. With pop culture references galore, Flames of Eader is the perfect fantasy for experienced fantasy readers looking for a fun and thought-provoking adventure.
• The Book Review Directory Fast-paced, action-packed, and filled with magic and mayhem, Flames of Eader is a delicious treat for fantasy lovers. Author Carina Steinbakk doesn't waste a single word and drops the reader right into the scheme of things from the get-go, and from there on, it's a blistering ride to the finish line. There's a lot to love about this book, with a narrative featuring thrilling action sequences, mystery, magical creatures, and compelling characters you love to hate or hate to love.
• Readers' Favorite Do you believe in magic? Do you have that nagging feeling that there has to be more out there? Are you still waiting on that letter from Hogwarts, wishing you could enrol at Basgiath, or thinking you might have a godly parent and you should be off to camp halfblood? Read on! We all know that there should be a balance between light and darkness. However, in recent years, the increase in violence, terrorism, wars, and hatred has given more power to the Darkness. Now imagine a barrier that protects us from this Darkness. Eader is that realm that shields the Earth. However, Eader is gradually becoming weak. In the battle between light and darkness, darkness is slowly gaining the upper hand. Enter Grey O'Shearan, a reclusive nerd living on Earth, who then quite unexpectedly finds himself in the magical realm of Eader. Why does Grey find his way to Eader? What role does he play in the battle between light and darkness? Will he, a man who tries to stay away from people, be able to trust the ones he meets in Eader? Most importantly, will Grey be able to save Eader, and in the process, Earth? "Haud yer wheesht, wee laddie. Na one can help ye now! Finally, it's off tae be mine!" The silhouette-man laughs, and as my eyesight dims, I can feel him next to my ear, pulling me closer so he can whisper into it.. "Ye knew 'twas inevitable, Grey, ye were never off tae escape this. Just let it go, all off it..." Visit her website for more!