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Eschaton Cycle
Books in series
#1
The Gifts of Pandora
2021
The winding road of fate unfolds … In the last days of the Silver Age, the tyrant god Zeus takes whatever and whomever he wants with impunity. He has already torn Pandora from one home and now he threatens to destroy another. When he turns his wrath upon Atlantis, Pandora flees with the Titan Prometheus. Despite her bitterness, Pandora finds a friendship she never imagined possible. But Zeus is not done with Prometheus, and what Pandora will face next will make all she has endured pale in comparison. But Pandora has considerable gifts of her own, not least her cunning mind. When Zeus binds Prometheus, Pandora swears to turn all those gifts toward bringing Zeus down and saving her one true companion.
#2
The Valor of Perseus
2021
One cannot challenge fate alone. In her desperation to save Prometheus, Pandora has recruited Perseus, the son of her greatest enemy. Within the demigod sleeps speed and power no mortal could match. But will he use his abilities to aid her? Before Perseus will consider following Pandora on her quest, he has a mission of his own, leaving Pandora no choice but to accompany him on a journey that will pit them against gods and mythical monsters. And even if they succeed, Pandora must still contend with the burden of the Box …
#3
The Inferno of Prometheus
2021
From the shadows, an inferno rises … To save Prometheus, Pandora ventures into the infernal realm of Tartarus. There she faces perils unlike anything she has ever imagined. If she can overcome them, if she can free Prometheus, they might together return and at last claim a life together. But not even she can imagine the inferno she will soon unleash …
#4
Tides of Mana
2019
She controls the seas. Her sister controls the flames. Together, they rule as god-queens over their island nation. No mortal army can stand against their power. But what happens when civil war erupts between these goddesses? Namaka turns the fury of the sea on her sister, wreaking untold devastation on the land and under the sea, earning the ire of the mer kingdoms. Their answer: turn Namaka into one of them. Possessed by a mermaid spirit, she is drawn into battles in their alien world. How will she survive a war not only with her sister, but with a rival mer nation? You’ll love this gritty dark fantasy that unfolds across tropical islands and undersea realms laced with hidden savagery.
#5
Flames of Mana
2019
Her rage is an inferno.
Flames and volcanoes answer her call. Armies fall before her. But not even can she can raise the dead. Can she? With unlikeliest of allies, Pele strives to save the soul of her fallen sister. Time is short and with every passing hour, the girl drifts closer to becoming a shade. All that might save her is the Waters of Life. But how far will the immortal guardians go to protect their secrets? And even if Pele can overcome the gods, can she face the mistakes of her own past? You’ll love this gritty dark fantasy that unfolds across tropical islands and undersea realms laced with hidden savagery.
#6
Queens of Mana
2019
Queens clash … Worlds bleed. The octopus god has seized control of the mer kingdom of Mu, and Namaka will do anything to destroy him. But how can she fight a creature of such power? In desperation, she seeks aid from the other god-queens of Sawaiki. Yet they are embroiled in an all-out war for control of the world above the waves, and can spare no effort for the benthic realm. A final battle is coming. Who will rule paradise?
#7
The Son of Nott
2020
As flame dwindles, night rises. A pyromancer and prince, Audr fought for years against the sorcerer kingdoms. He fought to save his people. He fought to save his precious son. He fought to save the world from the grasp of Hel. He fought ... and he lost. Now, he sees one last desperate gambit before him: to journey into the lands of night and claim the most forbidden power of all. And the price may prove more than he can ever imagine. Dive into a world of dark, Norse-inspired fantasy. The Legends of the Ragnarok Era series tells standalone stories set during the Ragnarok Era and can be read in any order.
#8
Darkness Forged
2017
Vengeance is wrought. Darkness is forged. The greatest crafts on Midgard come from the dvergar realm of Nidavellir. Volund, a gifted smith and once apprentice to the dvergar, escaped their dark realm to find solace in the arms of a valkyrie. Nine years of respite. And then she was gone. But Volund’s reputation precedes him, and a cruel king knows the weapons Volund forges can win his wars. Imprisoned in the king’s forge, Volund’s only hope to escape is to find his wife. If he can’t, more than the forge’s darkness will overtake him. SPFBO Award Finalist for Best Fantasy Book 2020
#9
The Apples of Idunn
2014
A bloodstained rise to godhood When a frost giant murders his father, Odin swears blood vengeance. Only a fool would venture into the freezing mists that steal the souls of men. And that’s exactly where Odin is going. Guided by his blood-brother Loki, Odin will stop at nothing to avenge his father’s murder. His quest leads him to a chance at immortality. But the price may be more than he can imagine.
#10
The Mists of Niflheim
2015
The Mist Spreads … Idunn’s apples rendered Odin the god-king of his harsh lands. Now Idunn calls upon him to fulfill a greater destiny: a sojourn to the islands of the gods where he must overthrow those his people have long worshipped. The numerous petty kingdoms and hostile armies that lay in Odin’s way pale before the greater threat: the vengeful Children of Mist, sorcerers armed with daunting skills and able to unleash draugar, trolls, and the most horrific terrors of Hel. Odin must overcome these Otherworldly foes lest his people perish having never beheld the islands of paradise. The Mists of Niflheim continues the historical fantasy epic begun in The Apples of Idunn. Fans of tragic mythology and glorious quests should not miss this book in The Ragnarok Era. Buy The Mists of Niflheim to continue the saga now!
Author
Matt Larkin
Author · 47 books
Eschaton Cycle
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books · 2014-2021
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Matt Larkin
#11
The Shores of Vanaheim
2017
The final steps are the longest A timeless paradise greets Odin upon arrival to the islands of the gods. Vanaheim is the ultimate respite after the frozen wastes of Midgard. There he meets Freyja, a woman with whom he’d gladly pass eternity. The Fates prove fickle, however, for Freyja is the daughter of the very god-king he has come to depose. Still hunted by the Children of Mist and their dire allies, Odin’s people await his order to attack Vanaheim. Their king must decide which campaign to wage: to win the hand of Freyja and turn his back on destiny, or to fulfill his mission and destroy Freyja’s very world. The Shores of Vanaheim continues where The Mists of Niflheim leaves off. Fans of glorious quests and tragic mythology should not miss the third book in this Norse epic. Buy your copy of The Shores of Vanaheim today!
#12
Days Of Endless Night
2017
In the freezing night, blood still boils. The man called Arrow’s Point slaughtered Hervor’s father and uncles before she was born. Bearing her father’s cursed sword, Hervor joins the killer on a voyage to very ends of Midgard for the chance to bring him down. They have sailed beyond all known lands, to a frozen island where days last scant hours and the nights unleash horrors like they have never known. But the greatest threat may be the very blade Hervor carries. For it will have blood, even if it must be her own.
#13
Days of Bloody Thrones
2017
The dynasty built on blood, can drown in blood. Arrow’s Point is dead but those who hired him remain. To bring them down, Hervor joins King Haki in his mission to conquer Sviarland. To win against steep odds, Hervor needs to hire the greatest warrior in the North Realms, her former companion Starkad. But Starkad is enmeshed in a quest to recover another of the cursed runeblades. And neither of them are prepared for the dark powers who lurk behind the thrones.
#14
Days of Frozen Hearts
2017
In the frozen wastes, all warmth is fleeting. In pursuit of another runeblade, Hervor and Starkad travel beyond the Midgard Wall to a fabled kingdom. Here, they find a valley lost by time, bearing a terrible curse. The ghosts of long ago walk the night, playing out the final moments of their tragic lives. Now, even if Hervor can claim the runeblade, she faces a worse danger. For those who enter the valley can never leave ...
#15
Days of Fading Dreams
2018
Dreams fade. Nightmares endure. Hervor's lover is trapped in a world of nightmares. To save him, she must travel to a land of ice and cold to slay a witch-queen. Untrustworthy allies fight at her side but force her to always watch her back. And the horrors the witch-queen can unleash exceed anything Hervor has ever faced.
#16
The High Seat of Asgard
2017
Even gods can bleed. Odin’s people have become the new gods of Midgard. Their fame has spread far and men worship Odin and his family for their deeds. Odin’s son Thor has become a champion of mankind against the cold and mist. But fame has a price—Odin has lost his beloved. To get her back, he’ll employ any scheme, manipulation, or murder it takes. The latest instrument of his will is Sigmund—a werewolf obsessed with vengeance on a despotic king. Can Odin’s machinations bring him back to his love without destroying all around him?
#17
Days of Broken Oaths
2018
The final blade. The greatest horror. One runeblade remains unclaimed. To hunt the missing sword, Hervor and Starkad travel to a distant city of soaring spires and labyrinthine politics. But the city holds a darker secret than its intrigue. Its rulers are ancient beings more powerful than any enemy Hervor has ever faced. And an old foe stalks her from the shadows intent on destroying all she loves.
#18
The Well of Mimir
2018
Norse mythology retold - The Aesir What would you sacrifice for the future? Odin’s mind is lost in the mists of time, unable to make sense of cryptic visions. He remains certain of one thing alone: a final battle is coming. One that, should he lose it, all humanity will die. To win this battle, Odin must harness his prescient knowledge, but the only way to do so is to drink from the lost Well of Mimir. The Well lies beyond the perilous stretches of Jotunheim. But even if Odin can reach it, will he be able to pay its price? Buy it now to enter a world of dark Norse fantasy.
#19
The Radiance of Alfheim
2018
Odin’s endgame draws near. Only a few obstacles remain between him and his goal of reaching Alfheim. His most valuable piece has become Sigurd, son of Sigmund, and a fierce warrior. Odin now must prompt Sigurd on a quest to slay a dragon and unravel a dynasty. But Odin no longer cares who his machinations harm.
#20
The Shadows of Svartalfheim
2018
Norse mythology retold - The Aesir Shadows Deepen … After centuries bound in Alfheim, Odin escapes, only to find himself trapped in the fathomless darkness of Svartalfheim. His only ally is a woman who no longer trusts him. And while the king is missing, the world hurtles toward Ragnarok. If Hermod cannot find and retrieve Odin, Midgard faces annihilation on all sides. Buy it now to enter a dark world of Norse mythology! For even more dark Norse adventure, don't miss the tie-in series the Runeblade Saga: \* Days of Endless Night \* Days of Bloody Thrones \* Days of Frozen Hearts \* Days of Fading Dreams \* Days of Broken Oaths
#21
The Gates of Hel
2018
Norse mythology retold - The Aesir No one returns from the gates of Hel. Hermod aims to change that. With Baldr’s death, Ragnarok has begun. Now, Odin has one last desperate gambit: to send Hermod to the farthest reaches of creation to bring back his son’s soul. The son of a valkyrie, Hermod alone can make such a trek. But to do so he must descend into horrors beyond imagination. Buy it now to enter a dark world of Norse mythology!
#22
The Fires of Muspelheim
2018
The world ends in fire. Odin has vanished and Ragnarok unfolds across Midgard. Hel’s armies swarm across the world to blanket it in her freezing wrath.Draugar, jotunnar, and more terrible monsters run rampant. Can the broken Aesir stem the tide of destruction?In the south, a fire spreads. A blaze that will consume all creation.Even if Odin returns, will anything be left for him to save?
