S.T. Bende's Blog
March 29, 2020
Star Wars Storytime
Hei hei, from my socially distanced home to yours! Although this new normal still feels anything but, I've been amazed by all of the kindness I've seen over these past few weeks - from neighbors leaving groceries (and toilet paper!) on seniors' doorsteps, to artists creating online classes for kids who have lost their routines (Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems is EVERYTHING!), to the INCREDIBLE nurses, doctors, grocery staff, delivery drivers, garbage workers and postal employees who are on the front lines every single day. I've been so grateful to witness the bravery, kindness, and creativity being shared right now. To everyone who's offering hope and light - THANK YOU!!If you're home with little ones and looking for a new read-aloud, I've shared two of the stories I got to write for Star Wars: 5-Minute Stories Strike Back. I hope they bring your family smiles! Stay safe, stay healthy, and THANK YOU for staying at home to help #FlattenTheCurve!STAR WARS STORYTIME WITH S.T. BENDE: MISSION TO MAZ (#1)STAR WARS STORYTIME WITH S.T. BENDE: ADVENTURE IN THE ARENA (#2)
March 23, 2020
Our New Normal... and FIVE Free Books
Hei hei, friends. It's been a minute, hasn't it? And what a minute it's been.By now, a lot of us are on our second (or longer!) week in lockdown. COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, and greet our neighbors. (Here's looking at you, Karen! From the safe distance of all the way across the street, of course.) It's been a huge change, and change can be unnerving. That's why the indie author community has rallied together to try to bring some sense of normal to these extremely not normal days. We want you to be able to escape to your favorite fantasy worlds, worry free. And also, COST FREE. Because let's be honest - that's a huge concern right now. And we get it.
From now through April 20th, head to Smashwords to grab any of my series starters FOR FREE. (I've made the rest of my books there 30% off.) This sale is exclusive to Smashwords, but don't worry - YOU CAN READ FOR FREE ON ANY DEVICE. At checkout, you'll be given the option to READ MY FREE BOOKS on your kindle (choose .mobi file), or iPad (choose ePub file), or another device. The Smashwords team is there to help with any questions.Please stay inside and READ, play family games, sing songs, do whatever you can to make this time enjoyable while you #StayAtHome. I hope you're all staying healthy, staying safe, and staying sane as we all do our part to help #FlattenTheCurve. If you're not familiar with my YA Norse Fantasy stories, here's a quick peek. The first book in each of these series is currentlyFREE ON SMASHWORDS (as are TUR and THE ASGARDIANS). The rest are 30% off. Happy reading!
And if you're a Kindle Unlimited reader you can READ THE COMPLETED ALFHEIM ACADEMY SERIES FOR FREE ON KU!
From now through April 20th, head to Smashwords to grab any of my series starters FOR FREE. (I've made the rest of my books there 30% off.) This sale is exclusive to Smashwords, but don't worry - YOU CAN READ FOR FREE ON ANY DEVICE. At checkout, you'll be given the option to READ MY FREE BOOKS on your kindle (choose .mobi file), or iPad (choose ePub file), or another device. The Smashwords team is there to help with any questions.Please stay inside and READ, play family games, sing songs, do whatever you can to make this time enjoyable while you #StayAtHome. I hope you're all staying healthy, staying safe, and staying sane as we all do our part to help #FlattenTheCurve. If you're not familiar with my YA Norse Fantasy stories, here's a quick peek. The first book in each of these series is currentlyFREE ON SMASHWORDS (as are TUR and THE ASGARDIANS). The rest are 30% off. Happy reading!And if you're a Kindle Unlimited reader you can READ THE COMPLETED ALFHEIM ACADEMY SERIES FOR FREE ON KU!
December 19, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker
It's the end of an era, and my heart is absurdly, ridiculously, unbelievably full. I cannot believe the Skywalker Saga is at its end. To have been a part of this world, both as a fan and an author, has been one of the biggest surprises and greatest joys of my life. BecauseStar Wars people are just GOOD PEOPLE.From the 501st, to the creatives, to the talent, to the fans who sleep in convention center basements to catch glimpses of previews. (Hi friends!!) From the Rebel Legion and the Saber Guild, to the people you meet in grocery store lines who overhear your conversation and jump in with their own thoughts on the appropriate viewing order of the films (I firmly stand by Ep IV, V, VI, I, II, III, VII, VIII, IX - though this is by no means the order of my FAVORITES. Ep V holds that title. HOTH FOREVER!!). To the kids who will talk for hours about everything they love (and don't!) about each and every episode, television program, comic and story. There's so much love within the Star Wars Family, and it is beautiful. ❤️ 
I am so thankful to have gotten to be a part of this world. And I was beyond honored to attend the LA premiere of Episode IX. It was a night filled with joy and hope and SO MUCH LOVE. Thank you, Star Wars, for impacting so many lives in so many ways. Thank you for the friendships you've blessed me with, the creative opportunities you've gifted me, and most importantly, for showing the world strength, hope, and love that can come from a found-family. We all find our tribes in different ways. And I'm honored to be a part of yours. ❤️
(Yes this is Frank Oz. Yes, I cried a little. Okay, a lot. IT'S FRANK OZ!!!!)
Dark Faerie is Here!
DARK FAERIE, book two in the Alfheim Academy trilogy, is HERE! 
Ruling a realm was never going to be easy. After stepping into her royal role, sixteen-year-old Aura Nilssen quickly discovers the dark side of ruling the light realm. Although she’s determined to steer Alfheim off its course of self-destruction, an unyielding tyrant remains equally resolved to stop her. When Aura uncovers the depth of Alfheim’s corruption, she sets out to recover the allies she needs to protect her home. But when she meets a girl whose background mirrors her own, Aura learns she has powers she never knew existed. She’ll need Viggo’s help to master her abilities . . . but is their new relationship strong enough to survive the reality of who she is? In the face of dark magic, powerful enemies, and the unlikeliest of allies, Aura discovers the true nature of her own duality. It turns out that she’s more than just the crown princess of Alfheim. She’s a dark faerie. And now she's met her match.The series is currently exclusive to Amazon, so you can READ IT FOR FREE though their Kindle Unlimited program. (This will change in 2020, so grab it now if you're in KU.) I hope the next chapter in Aura's story makes you smile!
Ruling a realm was never going to be easy. After stepping into her royal role, sixteen-year-old Aura Nilssen quickly discovers the dark side of ruling the light realm. Although she’s determined to steer Alfheim off its course of self-destruction, an unyielding tyrant remains equally resolved to stop her. When Aura uncovers the depth of Alfheim’s corruption, she sets out to recover the allies she needs to protect her home. But when she meets a girl whose background mirrors her own, Aura learns she has powers she never knew existed. She’ll need Viggo’s help to master her abilities . . . but is their new relationship strong enough to survive the reality of who she is? In the face of dark magic, powerful enemies, and the unlikeliest of allies, Aura discovers the true nature of her own duality. It turns out that she’s more than just the crown princess of Alfheim. She’s a dark faerie. And now she's met her match.The series is currently exclusive to Amazon, so you can READ IT FOR FREE though their Kindle Unlimited program. (This will change in 2020, so grab it now if you're in KU.) I hope the next chapter in Aura's story makes you smile!
October 14, 2019
Alfheim Academy is HERE!!
It's release day for the first book in my new älva (Norse faeries!) trilogy, ALFHEIM ACADEMY. I've been working on this book on and off for the past few years, and I'm incredibly excited to finally get to share it with you! This one is FREE TO READ for Kindle Unlimited users, so if you read it, please leave a review or find me on Twitter or Insta and let me know what you think! 
ALFHEIM ACADEMYAura Nilssen has spent most of her sixteen years in hiding. As crown princess of Alfheim, her life depends on avoiding the assassins who killed her parents and want to destroy her realm. When hunters corner Aura on Midgard (Earth), she’s immediately evacuated and enrolled at Alfheim Academy—a training ground where telepathic teenagers, daily combat lessons, and communication from beyond is the norm. She attends classes that enhance her energetic abilities, labs that fine tune her mental acuity, and workouts with a supernaturally good looking—and suspiciously evasive—training partner. But it’s what she learns outside the classroom that proves most difficult: as Queen of Alfheim, Aura’s grandmother played a heartbreaking role in the death of Aura’s parents . . . and her iron fisted monarchy is pushing the realm to the brink of extinction. If Aura doesn’t take her grandmother’s crown, the home she’s only just begun to love may be lost forever.When an unprecedented attack threatens the very heart of Alfheim, Aura has to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her new home. Her choice may mean the difference between survival and annihilation—not only for Aura, but for the world she’s always been destined to rule. Read Alfheim Academy FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
ALFHEIM ACADEMYAura Nilssen has spent most of her sixteen years in hiding. As crown princess of Alfheim, her life depends on avoiding the assassins who killed her parents and want to destroy her realm. When hunters corner Aura on Midgard (Earth), she’s immediately evacuated and enrolled at Alfheim Academy—a training ground where telepathic teenagers, daily combat lessons, and communication from beyond is the norm. She attends classes that enhance her energetic abilities, labs that fine tune her mental acuity, and workouts with a supernaturally good looking—and suspiciously evasive—training partner. But it’s what she learns outside the classroom that proves most difficult: as Queen of Alfheim, Aura’s grandmother played a heartbreaking role in the death of Aura’s parents . . . and her iron fisted monarchy is pushing the realm to the brink of extinction. If Aura doesn’t take her grandmother’s crown, the home she’s only just begun to love may be lost forever.When an unprecedented attack threatens the very heart of Alfheim, Aura has to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her new home. Her choice may mean the difference between survival and annihilation—not only for Aura, but for the world she’s always been destined to rule. Read Alfheim Academy FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
September 5, 2019
Book Lovers Unite for World Suicide Prevention Day
Hey, you.Yes, you. I see you over there. And do you know something?You are absolutely amazing. It's true.You bring something completely unique to this world. Something that shines in a way absolutely nothing else can. Something our world wouldn't be complete without. You bring YOU.
You may not see how special you are; how much the world desperately needs your unique blend of sunshine/sarcasm/honesty/flair/sparkly humor/dry wit/musical prowess/current event prowess/willingness to read all the books/unwillingness to back down/unending loyalty to your sports team/refusal to admit that rainbow sprinkles on peanut butter toast isn't an adult breakfast (sprinkle toast is too for everyone!). But I do. And I think you rock. Because you do.I know there are days you that you don't/won't/can't agree with me. And you know something else? That's okay too. There may be seasons you can't imagine making it through; where an entire day stretches before you, and you cannot fathom how you're going to get all the way to nightfall. But you don't have to have that answer. You just have to get through the next hour. Or just the next minute. Some days, that's all you can do. And that's enough. Just promise me you won't give up. Because the world is so incredibly lucky - truly, genuinely, lucky - to have you in it. You are absolutely everything you need to be in this moment. And on the days you don't remember that, I'm right here to remind you.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
July 16, 2019
Release Day: Viking Conspiracy
Viking Conspiracy (Viking Academy #2) is HERE! I'm thrilled to get to share the next installment in Saga's Viking adventure. Early readers have called it "the best volume two of any book I have ever read,"and "a masterful tale of love, suspense and friendship!" 
Viking Conspiracy debuted at #1 on Apple Books Young Adult list,and I can't wait to hear what YOU think about it! 
Trapped in a world she never knew existed, Saga Skånstad throws herself into her new life at Viking Academy. She learns to scale icy mountains, shoot flaming arrows, and ride on the back of a particularly ill-tempered dragon. But when Erik abruptly disappears, and the true reason for Saga’s arrival in his world is unveiled, her fears only increase—not just for herself, but for the Viking who’s captured her heart.When a surprise attack threatens her new home, Saga quickly realizes her life is on the line. Valkyris’ enemies are determined to bring down her clan, destroy its heir, and force her into a living nightmare. Saga will do whatever it takes to preserve the world her friends have worked so hard to build. But her choice may cost her the life she never knew she wanted . . . and a love she never could have imagined.VIKING CONSPIRACY is now live on Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Smashwords, Nook and Kobo.
June 2, 2019
Opening Weekend at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge
This will be a weekend long remembered.
Not only was it the opening of a brand new land in Disneyland, but it was the opening of the first ever Star Wars themed land—our very first chance to step into a galaxy far, far away and drink blue milk, eat food cooked on a podracer engine, and walk right up to the Millennium Falcon. (And fly it!!) Getting to be a part of the very first group to visit Batuu on Opening Day was beyond anything I could have imagined. My brain is foggy from lack of sleep and overload of joy, but here’s a timeline of what I can remember…4:15 am: Wake up. Today is the day. TODAY IS THE DAY!! 5:25 am: Enter Disneyland and try not to cry at the incredibly beautiful (and textured!) opening day map a nice lady just handed me. Also, I’ve never seen that time on the clocktower before.
5:30 am: I’ve also never seen the castle at sunrise before.
5:45 am: Line up with hundreds of my newest Star Wars friends. Have delightful conversations about droids, podracing, and which attraction to visit first. (The Cantina seems to be a clear winner.)6:00 am: Enter Launch Bay and receive extremely cool wristband. Take multiple pictures of said wristband. It is definitely going in a frame.
7:00 am: Hang out with aforementioned hundreds of new Star Wars friends by the Matterhorn. Marvel at never-before-seen maintenance car driving on the old People Mover tracks. So this is Disney at Dawn.7:30: We’re moving!! Shake hands with President of Disneyland, thank him profusely (thank you Josh D'Amaro!!), and follow new Star Wars friends on the most joyful parade through the park that has ever been marched. Reach entrance to Batuu. Pause inside rock-tunnel. Bounce with excitement.
7:59 am: We’re counting!! WE ARE COUNTING!! LOUDLY!!! Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! *wipe tears* Three! Two! ONE!!!
8:00 am: THIS IS HAPPENING!! IT’S REALLY HAPPENING!! High five long line of grinning Imagineers who frame the entrance. (Honestly, this was one my favorite parts of the day. Seeing the Imagineers faces as they welcomed us to the world they created was a memory I’ll never forget. These guys are my heroes!) Parade past a massive T.I.E. Fighter and First Order flags. Through a row of domed buildings. Past the Cantina. THE CANTINA!!! And under an archway that reveals . . .
8:02 am: IS THAT THE MILLENNIUM FALCON???? THE. MILLENNIUM. FALCON??8:04 am: Pick self off ground. Give in to waves of uncontrollable sobs at the sight of children squealing while jumping up and down. At grown men weeping, without an ounce of restraint. At strangers hugging. (Wait, that was me. Sorry, kind Disneyland photographer. But you were next to me, and I had so many feelings.) Wipe tears. This is the Millennium Falcon. The larger than life ship that’s inspired play, conversations, stories and imaginations for four decades. It is right there.And it is everything.
Honestly, my timeline after that is just a blur. What I remember most from the day is the joy. Every step, every location, every interaction in Batuu, from guests to Imagineers (thank you guys, for sticking around and chatting with us!) to Cast Members (I have never seen a group so authentically inhabit their roles, ever!), was filled with complete and total joy.
From the team at Savvi’s Workshop, who helped off-worlders build “scrap metal” (lightsabers are illegal on Batuu. But playing on the vehicles in the "scrap metal" yard is not!) . . .
To the Batuuans who tied fabric to the Wishing Tree then took time to teach us about their planet . . .
To the team at Dok Ondar's, who went above and beyond to track down a difficult-to-procure item so I could bring it home . . .
To the handlers at the creature cart who taught off-worlders all we needed to know to care for our new pet Kowakian Monkey-Lizards/Porgs/Loth Cats/Mynocks/creepy white Rebels spiders I did not for one minute consider taking home with me ever! . . .
To the crew of the Millennium Falcon who so just got it, you guys. They just got it.
To the team at Oga's Cantina who also totally got it. And to DJ Rex - I'm so glad you got another job, buddy!
To the Lucasfilm team who made sure podracers were well represented in this galaxy not-so far, far away.
To all of you, I say I thank you. Truly. Thank you.
Each interaction I had in Batuu was so engaging, so in-world, so exactly what you’d hope living the Star Wars experience would be. Watching Rey teach younglings to use the Force was precious, and seeing everyone hug Chewy was beyond joyful. That was the day, in a word. Opening Day at Galaxy’s Edge was simply joyful. Nobody does magic like Disney, but Batuu took that magic to a whole new level. I’m so thankful I got to experience that joy, and I’m so excited to visit again soon.Till the spire! 
Not only was it the opening of a brand new land in Disneyland, but it was the opening of the first ever Star Wars themed land—our very first chance to step into a galaxy far, far away and drink blue milk, eat food cooked on a podracer engine, and walk right up to the Millennium Falcon. (And fly it!!) Getting to be a part of the very first group to visit Batuu on Opening Day was beyond anything I could have imagined. My brain is foggy from lack of sleep and overload of joy, but here’s a timeline of what I can remember…4:15 am: Wake up. Today is the day. TODAY IS THE DAY!! 5:25 am: Enter Disneyland and try not to cry at the incredibly beautiful (and textured!) opening day map a nice lady just handed me. Also, I’ve never seen that time on the clocktower before.5:30 am: I’ve also never seen the castle at sunrise before.5:45 am: Line up with hundreds of my newest Star Wars friends. Have delightful conversations about droids, podracing, and which attraction to visit first. (The Cantina seems to be a clear winner.)6:00 am: Enter Launch Bay and receive extremely cool wristband. Take multiple pictures of said wristband. It is definitely going in a frame.7:00 am: Hang out with aforementioned hundreds of new Star Wars friends by the Matterhorn. Marvel at never-before-seen maintenance car driving on the old People Mover tracks. So this is Disney at Dawn.7:30: We’re moving!! Shake hands with President of Disneyland, thank him profusely (thank you Josh D'Amaro!!), and follow new Star Wars friends on the most joyful parade through the park that has ever been marched. Reach entrance to Batuu. Pause inside rock-tunnel. Bounce with excitement.7:59 am: We’re counting!! WE ARE COUNTING!! LOUDLY!!! Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! *wipe tears* Three! Two! ONE!!!8:00 am: THIS IS HAPPENING!! IT’S REALLY HAPPENING!! High five long line of grinning Imagineers who frame the entrance. (Honestly, this was one my favorite parts of the day. Seeing the Imagineers faces as they welcomed us to the world they created was a memory I’ll never forget. These guys are my heroes!) Parade past a massive T.I.E. Fighter and First Order flags. Through a row of domed buildings. Past the Cantina. THE CANTINA!!! And under an archway that reveals . . .8:02 am: IS THAT THE MILLENNIUM FALCON???? THE. MILLENNIUM. FALCON??8:04 am: Pick self off ground. Give in to waves of uncontrollable sobs at the sight of children squealing while jumping up and down. At grown men weeping, without an ounce of restraint. At strangers hugging. (Wait, that was me. Sorry, kind Disneyland photographer. But you were next to me, and I had so many feelings.) Wipe tears. This is the Millennium Falcon. The larger than life ship that’s inspired play, conversations, stories and imaginations for four decades. It is right there.And it is everything.Honestly, my timeline after that is just a blur. What I remember most from the day is the joy. Every step, every location, every interaction in Batuu, from guests to Imagineers (thank you guys, for sticking around and chatting with us!) to Cast Members (I have never seen a group so authentically inhabit their roles, ever!), was filled with complete and total joy.From the team at Savvi’s Workshop, who helped off-worlders build “scrap metal” (lightsabers are illegal on Batuu. But playing on the vehicles in the "scrap metal" yard is not!) . . .To the Batuuans who tied fabric to the Wishing Tree then took time to teach us about their planet . . .To the team at Dok Ondar's, who went above and beyond to track down a difficult-to-procure item so I could bring it home . . .To the handlers at the creature cart who taught off-worlders all we needed to know to care for our new pet Kowakian Monkey-Lizards/Porgs/Loth Cats/Mynocks/creepy white Rebels spiders I did not for one minute consider taking home with me ever! . . .To the crew of the Millennium Falcon who so just got it, you guys. They just got it.To the team at Oga's Cantina who also totally got it. And to DJ Rex - I'm so glad you got another job, buddy!To the Lucasfilm team who made sure podracers were well represented in this galaxy not-so far, far away.To all of you, I say I thank you. Truly. Thank you.Each interaction I had in Batuu was so engaging, so in-world, so exactly what you’d hope living the Star Wars experience would be. Watching Rey teach younglings to use the Force was precious, and seeing everyone hug Chewy was beyond joyful. That was the day, in a word. Opening Day at Galaxy’s Edge was simply joyful. Nobody does magic like Disney, but Batuu took that magic to a whole new level. I’m so thankful I got to experience that joy, and I’m so excited to visit again soon.Till the spire!
May 20, 2019
Viking Academy is Here!
Viking Academy releases everywhere TODAY!
I can’t wait for you to meet Saga—the seventeen-year-old who’s accidentally transported a thousand years in the past, to a world where Vikings rule the seas and dragons roam the skies, and the only thing more dangerous than the chief who takes her captive is the heir who steals her away. Early reviewers are already in love with this story, calling it “an incredible new world,” and “COMPLETELY AMAZING!” I’ve been blown away by the feedback this book’s getting, and I’m thrilled to finally get to share it with you. I hope it makes you smile!
Viking Academy is available on Amazon, Nook, Google Play, SmashwordsKobo and Apple Books.
You can enter to win a signed paperback and a Viking Academy t-shirt over on my Facebook Page. And be sure to read about the book’s origin story HERE! Happy reading!!
I can’t wait for you to meet Saga—the seventeen-year-old who’s accidentally transported a thousand years in the past, to a world where Vikings rule the seas and dragons roam the skies, and the only thing more dangerous than the chief who takes her captive is the heir who steals her away. Early reviewers are already in love with this story, calling it “an incredible new world,” and “COMPLETELY AMAZING!” I’ve been blown away by the feedback this book’s getting, and I’m thrilled to finally get to share it with you. I hope it makes you smile!Viking Academy is available on Amazon, Nook, Google Play, SmashwordsKobo and Apple Books.You can enter to win a signed paperback and a Viking Academy t-shirt over on my Facebook Page. And be sure to read about the book’s origin story HERE! Happy reading!!
May 13, 2019
Box Set $0.99 SALE - May 13-18
"When Kristia discovers that her new boyfriend is the Norse God of Winter, she's plunged into a world beyond her wildest dreams... A breathtaking fantasy series brimming with romance, magic, and danger!" - BookbubThis week only, you can READ THE ENTIRE ELSKER SAGA FOR JUST $0.99!
That's right, just $0.99!In celebration of Syttende Mai (Norway's Constitution Day, and a really good excuse to enjoy Norsk waffles!), from May 13-18 you can get all four books of the Elsker Saga for less than a dollar! In Tur, Elsker, Endre and Tro, you'll meet the Norse God of Winter, the girl who wins his heart, and the Norse crew who will do anything to protect the worlds . . . even if it costs them their lives.Read the saga Bookbub calls "A breathtaking fantasy series brimming with romance, magic and danger!" for just $0.99 on Apple Books, Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Google Playand Kobo.The Elsker Saga:Kristia Tostenson prefers Earl Grey to Grey Goose and book clubs to nightclubs. But when she transfers from her one-stoplight Oregon town to Cardiff University in Wales, she falls in love with Ull Myhr. Her new boyfriend isn’t exactly what she was expecting. Ull is an honest-to-goodness Norse god — an immortal assassin fated to die at Ragnarok, the battle destined to destroy Asgard and Earth. And Kristia's crazy visions may well be the key to saving both of their realms ... even if they end up costing her her life. 
That's right, just $0.99!In celebration of Syttende Mai (Norway's Constitution Day, and a really good excuse to enjoy Norsk waffles!), from May 13-18 you can get all four books of the Elsker Saga for less than a dollar! In Tur, Elsker, Endre and Tro, you'll meet the Norse God of Winter, the girl who wins his heart, and the Norse crew who will do anything to protect the worlds . . . even if it costs them their lives.Read the saga Bookbub calls "A breathtaking fantasy series brimming with romance, magic and danger!" for just $0.99 on Apple Books, Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Google Playand Kobo.The Elsker Saga:Kristia Tostenson prefers Earl Grey to Grey Goose and book clubs to nightclubs. But when she transfers from her one-stoplight Oregon town to Cardiff University in Wales, she falls in love with Ull Myhr. Her new boyfriend isn’t exactly what she was expecting. Ull is an honest-to-goodness Norse god — an immortal assassin fated to die at Ragnarok, the battle destined to destroy Asgard and Earth. And Kristia's crazy visions may well be the key to saving both of their realms ... even if they end up costing her her life.
