Matt Larkin

A blanket of icy mist has covered Midgard since ancient times, forcing small tribes of mankind to eke out a fragile existence in a world dominated by giants and trolls. Odin, jarl of one such tribe, has lost his father to a frost giant, and he will do anything for vengeance. Even turn to the stranger, Loki, who promises to guide him to the monster's lair. But Odin soon finds vengeance is only the beginning. His actions draw the attentions of a goddess who offers him and Loki the chance at immortality. She would have him challenge her own people for control of Midgard. But before he can march on gods, Odin must make his own people see him as one.

A Norse Mythic Fantasy

The Apples of Idunn

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.

Eschaton Cycle

The Gifts of Pandora

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. What would you do to reclaim your light? 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. Where will he turn when the light finally fades?

Darkness Forged

The final steps are the longest Odin arrives in Vanaheim. A timeless paradise of the gods greets him. There he meets Freyja, a woman with whom he’d gladly pass eternity. But the Fates are fickle. Freyja is the daughter of the king Odin has come to overthrow. Will he choose destiny or his heart? Either way, he will lose something dear. A dark fantasy, gritty retelling of Norse mythology by mythic fantasy author Matt Larkin. ﻿This epic fantasy series includes: The Apples of Idunn The Mists of Niflheim The Shores of Vanaheim The High Seat of Asgard The Well of Mimir The Radiance of Alfheim The Shadows of Svartalfheim The Gates of Hel The Fires of Muspelheim PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Norse myth, Germanic myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, omnibus set, omnibus bundle, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, omnibus collection, historical fantasy

A dark fantasy of Norse gods

The Shores of Vanaheim

More than three thousand years ago Angels saved humanity from destruction, but Earth was lost. The Angels spread humanity across the stars and ruled the universe for twenty-five hundred years. Then they vanished.Angelologist Rachel Jordan has come to the hellish world of Gehenna in search of a lost relic said to hold all the knowledge of the angels. But other factions seek it for themselves, and religious zealots will stop at nothing to keep it safe.

Echoes of Angels

J. S. Morin

Missions 1-4

Astral Prime Mission Pack 1

Tides of Mana

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.

The Mists of Niflheim

There is no escape from the Labyrinth of Fate. In search of answers about the Fate’s ultimate designs, Pandora joins the crew of the Argo in venturing east. In desperation, she throws her lot in with heroes and demigods in search of glory. Young Theseus all but worships Herakles and would do anything to carve his name alongside that of his hero in the bedrock of history. But Fate has dark weavings for Theseus as well, and he soon finds himself facing dangers and beasts unlike even those Herakles has overcome. Even if Theseus can survive the perilous voyage of the Argo, his darkest hour will still lay ahead. This epic fantasy series includes: The Gifts of Pandora The Valor of Perseus The Inferno of Prometheus The Madness of Herakles The Threads of Theseus The Face of Hekate PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Greek myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, historical fantasy

A dark Greek historical fantasy

The Threads of Theseus

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. This epic fantasy series includes: The Gifts of Pandora The Valor of Perseus The Inferno of Prometheus The Madness of Herakles The Threads of Theseus The Face of Hekate PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Greek myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, omnibus set, omnibus bundle, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, omnibus collection, historical fantasy

A fantasy retelling of Greek mythology

Tapestry of Fate Omnibus One

A fury fit to topple an Age arises After millennia of ruling alongside them, Artemis can no longer abide the corruption of the Olympian order. To bring down Zeus and his brethren, Artemis will spark a war the likes of which has not been seen since the days when gods battled giants. And once more, Pandora finds herself caught in the middle, forced to choose sides and certain that, whichever she choses, those she loves will suffer and die for her choice.

Fantasy in the Classical Age

The Wrath of Artemis

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.

The Son of Nott: Eschaton Cycle

Her rage is an inferno. Flames and volcanoes answer her call. Armies fall before her. But not even she can raise the dead. Can she? With the 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? A dark fantasy, gritty retelling of Polynesian mythology by mythic fantasy author Matt Larkin. Mermaids, demigods, and others fight over paradise. This epic fantasy series includes: Tides of Mana Flames of Mana Queens of Mana PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Polynesian myth, Oceanic myth, Hawaiian myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, omnibus set, omnibus bundle, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, omnibus collection, historical fantasy

A Polynesian historical fantasy

Flames of Mana

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? A dark fantasy, gritty retelling of Polynesian mythology by mythic fantasy author Matt Larkin. Mermaids, demigods, and others fight over paradise. This epic fantasy series includes: Tides of Mana Flames of Mana Queens of Mana PRAISE FOR THE WORLD OF ESCHATON CYCLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES: “He takes mythology and lore, stories and peoples and gods you might have heard of and twists them, and makes them uniquely his. His retellings are some of the best I’ve ever read, and the amount of research he puts into each one of his books is staggering.” - Sarah Chorn via Goodreads “The story itself is complex and it is extremely well crafted. ” - FantasyBookNerd via Goodreads “Matt Larkin, is arguably the current master of the Mythic Legend genre. He has created the far reaching Eschaton Cycle that interweaves religions, myths, and legends of cultures and people through out time and across the face of the Earth as we know it.” - Dale Russel via Goodreads “Scenes so vividly detailed it paints a fantastic backdrop and tosses in some spice to add flavor to the mix. ” - Kaye via Goodreads For fans of: R. Scott Bakker Guy Gavriel Kay Madeline Miller Steven Erikson Sue Lynn Tan Katherine Arden Jennifer Saint Tashi Suri Joe Abercrombie Juliet Marillier Wesley Chu Michael Fletcher Giles Kristian Christopher Buehlman George R.R. Martin James Islington Janny Wurts Brent Weeks Ed McDonald Keywords related to this epic fantasy series: Polynesian myth, Oceanic myth, Hawaiian myth, dark fantasy books, epic sagas, free epic fantasy books, myths and legends, retellings, folklore, fairytales, mythology, grimdark, epic fantasy, epic free, omnibus set, omnibus bundle, sword and sorcery, fantasy stories, omnibus collection, historical fantasy

An Pacific Islands dark fantasy

Queens of Mana

All warmth dies. In pursuit of a runeblade, Hervor and Starkad travel beyond Midgard to a fabled kingdom. Here, they find a cursed valley lost by time. The ghosts of long ago walk the night, playing out the final moments of their tragic lives. Can they claim a runeblade from the most powerful foe they've ever faced? And if they do, how will they leave the valley?

Days of Frozen Hearts

A dark Fate stalks the halls of time While Pandora remains lost in a foreign world, Hekate finds herself pursued by the relentless machinations of Fate. Her future has been laid out before her in awful clarity, and now, she will do anything to avoid the fate she has seen Across Gaia and through time itself Hekate flees, but Fate remains always one step ahead …

The Face of Hekate

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 … A dark fantasy, gritty retelling of Greek mythology by mythic fantasy author Matt Larkin.

The Valor of Perseus

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 …

The Inferno of Prometheus

Driven to become king. Fated to be a god. In the cold winters of an ice age, Odin was born to be a mere jarl. But Fate has staked a claim upon him. When his brother falls under a ghostly curse, a goddess offers Odin a chance to save him. If Odin can make himself king—and promise an unspecified favor—she will make him and his family immortal. In desperation, Odin begins a quest to become king of all the Aesir. But his journey exposes him to forces more powerful than even the goddess: the Norns who foretell Fate. They warn of a terrible burden he will bear, and of the coming end times, Ragnarok. Tormented by his prophetic dreams, Odin must soon choose between those he loves and a fragile chance to avert Ragnarok. (Collects books 1-3)

Books 1-3

Gods of the Ragnarok Era Omnibus One

What lies beyond shadow? After centuries bound in Alfheim, Odin escapes, only to find himself trapped in the fathomless darkness of Svartalfheim. His only ally: a woman who no longer trusts him. Svartalfheim is home to the strange and corrupt dark elf courts. Eager for Odin’s oracular sight, they pull him into their unending power struggles. And while the king is missing, the world hurtles toward Ragnarok. If Hermod cannot find and retrieve Odin, Midgard faces annihilation on all sides. Can Hermod reach Odin before the end of all things?

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