Wolf of Vanaheim

Wolf of Vanaheim is the award winning debut novel from J. Von Swan. "The author's blend of military subversion and science fiction breathes fresh life into otherwise conventional elements, and the protagonist's personal journey brings a layer of heart that sets it apart from more formulaic war sagas." - Booklife.com "Who should read Wolf of Vanaheim? First and foremost, this book has a lot of action. A lot: and those who enjoy fast-paced combat will enjoy this book. Those who enjoy gritty secret missions, stealth (and quite overt) combat, all with a light science fiction edge, will enjoy it. If you enjoy the "novice becomes master" motif, this book also has that, as well as a touch of boy meets (alien) girl." - Reader Views "Fast-paced, intriguing, and a solid, enjoyable read." - Libros Con Dez "We meet at last, Prince Baldur." The woman stood with her hands clasped behind her back as she looked him over. "My name is Jarl Elin, and I am loosely in charge around here as of now." Baldur extended his black hand, which she took curiously. "So the rumors are true. You are half wolf these days." She turned his hand over while inspecting at it. "Bear, not wolf. And not half." Baldur crinkled his lips trying to stifle his desire to insult. "Only this one arm." "Your eyes say differently." She released his hand with a push.Baldur Sigurdson never wanted to be a prince.Raised in a world where every child is expected to become a soldier, he has spent his life watching Vanaheim tear itself apart in a brutal civil war. After graduating from the military academy, Baldur is offered a place on a secret unit assembled by his godfather, one of the most respected generals on the planet. Their mission is simple. End the war.But wars are never simple.Joined by a team of elite soldiers with talents as dangerous as their secrets, Baldur is sent behind enemy lines to uncover what is really fueling the conflict. What begins as a military operation quickly becomes something far more sinister. Powerful corporations profit from the bloodshed. Political leaders manipulate both sides. And buried beneath years of violence lies a truth capable of changing Vanaheim forever.The deeper Baldur and his team dig, the more enemies they make. Betrayed by those they trust and hunted across the planet, they become fugitives in the very war they were sent to stop.With the future of Vanaheim hanging in the balance, Baldur must decide what he is willing to sacrifice for the truth.His loyalty.His humanity.Or the lives of the people he loves. Wolf of Vanaheim is an action-packed science fantasy adventure filled with political intrigue, military conflict, found family, and a hero forced to confront the darkness growing inside himself.