The Forging of Volund (paperback)

In a dark forge, a weapon is wrought...

Long before Odin would become a god of death, Volund was a master smith whose creations could rival the works of the gods. But such wonders never come without a price, and the path to create the impossible will lead Volund into darkness, betrayal, and a power beyond anything he imagined.

Meanwhile, Odin lies in the grip of the Niflungar. Their dread goddess Hel knows the power sleeping within him and will see him broken before he can challenge her dire plans. Yet the torments meant to destroy Odin may instead become the crucible that transforms him.

Across intertwined lives and times, the secrets of forbidden power unfold. The weapons Volund creates will shape the struggles of generations to come, while Odin embraces the magic needed to save his people from Ragnarök.

But every miracle has a cost. And as mortals and gods alike reach for power beyond their understanding, the greatest question remains: who must pay the price to forge a future?