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This book follows on from the action of The Sons of Asgard: Call of the Blood. It has been two years since the mortal warriors Raif and Magnus laid their lives on the line to prevent the completion of Ragnorak. In the obscure and delicate Human world, King Charlemagne of the Franks has spread his influence across western Europe with the arrogance of the victor. The rites and customs of the tribal peoples of Europe have started to disappear at the hands of the conqueror's righteous sword.  Both brothers had left their old lives behind, so they could bury their past and make good in their future. Unfortunately Destiny had decided a different plan for them and soon the darkness of previous times has sought them out for vengeance. With the high gods of Asgard concerned by growing instability in the realm of Muspleheim. The children of Vili have to shoulder the burden of defeating the aims of vile witch's and angry gods. The mortal warriors must race against the darkness to preserve the lives of their kidnapped children. Journey with them through the politics of giants and the malevolent desires of twisted creatures. From the Lands of the Dead to the halls of mighty Asgard, gods and man must rally and do what is expected of them. If all fail to act against the darkness then all realms will suffer because of the inactions of those who could. This book is a tale of murder, kidnapping, death, destruction, love, hatred and revenge. When the innocent are left at the mercy of true evil, who will rise to meet the challenge?