Return of the Asgard

The Valkyrie Chronicles, Book 1

By: Erik Schubach

Narrated by: Hollie Jackson

Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The Valkyrie Kara stood alone against the Ragnarok horde on Earth to ensure that the Asgard race and Valhalla could escape. For 5,000 years she has fought and evaded the Ragnarok race on Earth, just waiting for her people to return. A human woman, Kate, joins her fight, showing as much conviction and valor as any Valkyrie. Their friendship quickly becomes something more as they hold the line on Earth in battle, to herald the return of the Asgard.

©2013 Erik Schubach (P)2014 Erik Schubach

you will love Kate !

This is a very good listen. Everyone I have talked to about this book agrees that they love it to. It is a wonderful start to a really good series.
When you have a great team like Erik Schubach and Hollie Jackson they can't help but put out a audio book that will pull you into the story.

Im hooked!!!

Ok this is just as exciting as Urban Fairy Tails Series.
Talk about action.. its full of exciting moments.
the underline love story wasnt missed either.
It was a very sweet book i can so see as a tv series. i would love to see it on the big screen. Its that good.

Great book

I was totally captured by the story. I had to listen all the way to the end. Good to have strong female leads in a story that normally would have gone to a man. Can't wait to listen to the next book.

I got bored.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No

Would you ever listen to anything by Erik Schubach again?

No

What about Hollie Jackson’s performance did you like?

Really entertaining. I would listen to her work in the future.

Do you think Return of the Asgard needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I don't thing I will listen to any more books in the series. I think that the story it interesting...I guess, but it doesn't hook me. Someone else may like it though.

Any additional comments?

The story was written well; good action series, strong characters, but I got bored.

Wonderful book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Return of the Asgard to be better than the print version?

Being able to experience the joy and pride of the characters as expressed through Hollies' read... Yes absolutely!

What other book might you compare Return of the Asgard to and why?

I'd compare it to the "Iron Druid Chronicles" by Kevin Hearne because it takes a wonderful slant on classic Mythos. Definitely more Sci-Fi, Stargate SG-1 might be a better comparison.

What does Hollie Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A wonderful voice to listen to, you can practically feel the emotions of the characters coming through.

If you could rename Return of the Asgard, what would you call it?

Rise of Valhalla

Any additional comments?

The first few chapters felt a little forced. Kate was just too accepting and willing to believe everything. Also we heard nothing from her point of view until well over mid way though the book. A few more chapters of character development would have helped flesh out things more. And as wonderful a reader as Hollie is her presentation of male characters will hopefully get better as the series progresses. I'm going to be re-listening to this book with joy time and again.

Originally Refreshing

It is about time someone wrote great science fiction with a strong female character who happens to be a lesbian. The story is great and does not have sappy sex. what it does have is a strong story that integrates with legends and folklore. It is a refreshing reminder, there are still good science fiction writers. Isaac Asimov Quality.

Kroffing awesome!

I was so happy to listen to this! The build up between Kate and Kara was really fleshed out and such a delight to explore. Loved the use of lore in Norse mythology... I need to get more of the audiobooks!

Amazing book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would, without a doubt, recommend this book to anyone! It is full of action, romance, and wit!!!!

What other book might you compare Return of the Asgard to and why?

The characterization of this book is on par with the engaging characters of Erik's MOTS books. He has also created another world that I just want to step into and never leave!

Which character – as performed by Hollie Jackson – was your favorite?

That is such a hard question. I really love Arina and Kate, but I think my favorite would be Kara. She is such a strong woman, holding the line for so many years. She is also so smart, as she has taught her nanites so much

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I am not sure....Um, After 5000 years of holding the line, she is finally taking her rightful place in Asgard, if she can live long enough for help to arrive.

Any additional comments?

This is a terrific book! I highly recommend this book to everyone that wants to read a book filled with compelling, interesting characters, an intricate world, lots of action, and just the right amount of romance.

Great Book!!!

If you could sum up Return of the Asgard in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, fun and engaging

What other book might you compare Return of the Asgard to and why?

I haven't found anything out there to equal this.

Which character – as performed by Hollie Jackson – was your favorite?

All of them. Hollie Jackson is a rock star!

Who was the most memorable character of Return of the Asgard and why?

Kate. Because she was always a Valkyrie at heart and never even knew it.

Any additional comments?

A Compelling story with a unique and fun twist on Norse mythology.

Love it

I love listening to this as much as I loved reading it. I really the characters and storyline.