Every so often a book series comes along that makes you believe that fantasy novels are still pretty awesome. This is one such book series. I mean, seriously - how many times do you see angels, Norse gods, mythical creatures, and dragons in one place?
Title: DEAD RADIANCE
Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 1
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication Date: 25th February 2012
Format: Paperback
Publisher E-Book: Evolved Publishing
ISBN-10: 1469998165
Publisher: Infinite Ink
Pages: 382
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"Bryn Halbrook had always seen the glow. But it is only when her best friend dies that she discovers the meaning of those beautiful golden auras - Death. Alone, lost in the foster system, she struggles to understand who she is and why she was cursed with the ability to see the soon-to-be-dead.
The new foster kid, Aidan, isn't helping any. Mr. Perfect seems to fit in no matter what, making her feel even more pathetic. But when his affections turn to her, Bryn finds him hard to resist. Impossible actually. A mystery himself, Aidan disappears, leaving behind a broken heart and a mysterious book that suggests Bryn might not be entirely human. Bryn stands at the threshold of a journey of discovery. Will destiny help her find herself, find her purpose and her place in a world in which she'd never belonged?"
EXCERPT
"That day I knew for sure. I'd lost control of my tears then. They fell in huge, mocking drops. I stared at Joshua through those bitter tears, my heart missing beats as I tried to remember to breathe. I finally knew what the glow meant. I was a freak and Joshua was going to die."
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Title: DEAD EMBERS
Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 2
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication Date: 15th August 2012
Format: E-Book
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1481250272
Publisher E-Book: Evolved Publishing
Publisher: Infinite Ink
Pages: 394
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"Valkyrie-in-training Bryn Halbrook just can't catch a break. With her boyfriend stuck in Hel and the taunting laughter of Loki still ringing in her ears, she struggles to concentrate on her training and duties in Odin's realm. The last thing she expects or wants is more adventure—but then treachery, a shocking abduction and a chilling discovery send her forth on another perilous, globe-hopping mission.
As the ultimate battle, Ragnarok, draws closer, it's a race against time for Bryn, Fenrir and their team to discover who kidnapped her foster brother from the halls of Asgard and what's causing the mysterious deaths of so many of Odin's chosen warriors.
In the exciting sequel to DEAD RADIANCE, Bryn encounters dwarfs and dragons, new friends and old foes—but the worst enemy of all may be the person she trusts most!"
EXCERPT
“For a shadow of a second, I stared into his eyes, shocked, horrified he'd do such a thing to me. A thousand fears filtered through my frigid brain. Was he in cahoots with Loki? Or was he Freya's dog all along?
It took an eternity for him to blink. Even longer for me to blink.
Then Fenrir pushed me and I fell off the cliff, into pure white oblivion.”
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Title: DEAD CHAOS
Series: The Valkyrie Series
Volume: 3
Genre: YA Paranormal
Publication 30 Oct 2013
Format: E-Book
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: TBA
Publisher: Infinite Ink
Pages: 360
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"Valkyrie Bryn Halbrook is broken and damaged...
Struggling to accept the loss of her wings, Bryn's not sure if she can be a real Valkyrie anymore. But when a mysterious prophecy claims she will be the reason the All-Father dies, she is determined to ensure the prediction will not come to pass.
A visit to the three fates who live beneath the great Tree of life, sends Bryn racing against time to find the missing Heimdall and his horn. As Odin's life hangs in the balance and Ragnarok draws ever closer, Bryn has to find a way to save Heimdall and Odin before she can discover the truth about who she really is.
In the thrilling conclusion of the Valkyrie series Bryn must battle not only the formidable frost giants and the hated god Loki, but she must also find a balance between what she will lose and what she will gain."
EXCERPT
"My wings.
They’d taken my wings.
A sob caught in my throat. I desperately wanted to cry out but no sound escaped my lips. I struggled to take the next breath and for one hysterical moment I feared I'd be unable to perform the simple action."
ABOUT THE
AUTHOR
"I have been a writer from the time I
was old enough to recognise that reading was a doorway into my
imagination. Poetry was my first foray into the art of the written
word. Books were my best friends, my escape, my haven. I am
essentially a recluse but this part of my personality is impossible
to practise given I have two teenage daughters, who are actually my
friends, my tea-makers, my confidantes… I am blessed with a husband
who has left me for golf. It’s a fair trade as I have left him for
writing. We are both passionate supporters of each other's loves –
it works wonderfully…
My heart is currently broken in two.
One half resides in South Africa where my old roots still remain, and
my heart still longs for the endless beaches and the smell of moist
soil after a summer downpour. My love for Ma Afrika will never fade.
The other half of me has been transplanted to the Land of the Long
White Cloud. The land of the Taniwha, beautiful Maraes, and
volcanoes. The land of green, pure beauty that truly inspires. And
because I am so torn between these two lands – I shall forever
remain cross-eyed."
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