The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, th
e Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus. My name is Magnus Chase. I'm orphaned a
nd living rough on the streets of Boston.
And things are about to get much wo
rse. My day started out normally enough. I was sleeping under a bridge when some
guy kicked me awake and said, 'They're after you.' Next thing I know, I'm reuni
ted with my obnoxious uncle, who casually informs me that my long-lost father is
a Norse god.
Nothing normal about that. And it turns out the gods of Asgard
are preparing for war. Apparently, if I can't find the sword my father lost two
thousand years ago, there will be doom.
Doomsday, to be precise. A fire giant
attacking the city? Immortal warriors hacking each other to pieces? Unkillable
wolves with glowing eyes? It's all coming up. But first I'm going to die.
Thi
s is the story of how my life goes downhill from there
