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The Head of Mimir: A Marvel Legends of Asgard Novel by [Richard Lee Byers]

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The young Heimdall must undertake a mighty quest to save Odin – and all of Asgard – in the first heroic fantasy novel set in Marvel’s incredible Legends of Asgard

It is a dark time for Asgard. The All-Father is trapped in a bewitched Odinsleep, inspiring an all-out assault from the Frost Giants. They evade the gods’ defenses with uncommon ease, as if guided by augury. Heimdall, a quick-witted young warrior still finding his place amongst Asgard’s defenders, believes it no coincidence that Odin lies enchanted and that the Giants are so well-informed. Sneaking into Odin’s inner chambers, he discovers that the severed head of Mimir, a great source of wisdom, is missing. Accompanied by his sister, Lady Sif, Heimdall must quest across the Nine Realms to retrieve it, lest mighty Asgard fall.

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October 6, 2020
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“Epic fantasy at its best. Swords and sorcery, swash-buckling action and illusion, twisting and turning politics of men and gods.” (SF Crowsnest )

“Traditional fantasy fare fueled by its fast-paced story and swash-buckling fun.” (Brookwraiths )

"Mimir is packed with action and ideas, many of which come from Norse mythology itself… a book that is not quite fantasy or science fiction, but a mash up of the two genres... and then adds more action that I have ever read in such a book. For readers who enjoy their fantasy full on and nonstop, this will be a great read." (SF Book )

"The Head of Mimir is a fun, fast-paced fantasy adventure… this offers a fresh perspective and its own unique take on Heimdall, Sif and the Nine Worlds, while finding a satisfying balance between fantasy and mythology." (Track of Words )

"An absolute 'must' for the legions of Marvel Universe fans... With many an unexpected plot twist and turn, The Head of Mimir is a wonderfully entertaining, impressively entertaining, and highly recommended." (Midwest Book Review )

About the Author

RICHARD LEE BYERS is the author of over fifty fantasy and horror novels, including a dozen set in the Forgotten Realms universe. A resident of the Tampa Bay area, the setting for many of his horror stories, he spends much of his free time fencing and playing poker (presumably not at the same time).

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BZY9ND2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aconyte; Paperback Original edition (October 6, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1743 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 183908054X

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Richard Lee Byers is the author of forty fantasy and horror novels including Called to Darkness, his first Pathfinder novel, Blind God’s Bluff, the start of a new urban fantasy series, and Prophet of the Dead, the latest in a series of books set in the Forgotten Realms universe. His novel The Spectral Blaze won Diehard GameFAN’s award for the Best Game-Based Novel of 2011.

Richard is also the creator of The Impostor, a post-apocalyptic superhero series. He has published dozens of short stories and writes a monthly feature for the SF news site Airlock Alpha.

Richard lives in the Tampa Bay area, where he spends much of his free time fencing and playing poker. He is a frequent guest at Gen Con and Florida SF conventions.

He invites everyone to Follow him on Twitter (@rleebyers), Friend him on Facebook, and add him to your Circles on Google+.

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Matthew Sunrich

Enjoyable D&D-type adventure

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2021

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Wizards of the Coast is no longer publishing D&D novels, and the Pathfinder Tales line is similarly kaput, so this novel, which is written in a similar vein and was indeed penned by a writer who has spun tales in both series, was very welcome. It's technically set in the Marvel Universe, but it takes place long before the heroes emerged, when the Norse gods were just gods and not members of the Avengers. Marvel has occasionally plumbed these depths before in various Thor stories, but I believe this is the first time we've seen it in a prose story. Thor is mentioned several times, but he doesn't appear in the story. It instead centers on brother and sister warriors Heimdall and Sif. Asgard is engaged in a war with Jotunheim, and Heimdall realizes that there is a traitor in their midst, which leads to a journey to the kingdom of the Frost Giants. Definitely worth picking up if you like high fantasy in the D&D tradition.

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Gruntette

Incredibly well written and well paced.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2021

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I loved this book - its suitable for adults as well as kids, and is a fun read of the origin story of the MCUs Heimdal's power (and his very forgiving sister, Sif). If you've read anything else in Gaiman's Norse Mythology or Odd and the Frost Giants then you'll enjoy this book!

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Brady Chin

Uninspired story and obtuse writing style.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 19, 2021

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I ordered this book with high expectations that it would reflect the dynamism of the MCU's take on Asgard and it's heroes. The plot itself is of a middle-school level, which isn't bad, considering that I am reading this with my 10 year-old. The writer, however, uses very obtuse language that I, a veteran reader of dense sci-fi/fantasy, have a hard time understanding. It is a chore to read both with the terminology and the syntax. I am going to finish it, and gladly put it down.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 27, 2021

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Heimdall and Sif save Asgard

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 29, 2021

Odin still hasn't woken from his Odinsleep with war escalating between Asgard and Jotunheim. A young Heimdall begins to think something is amiss with Odin. Even though it's forbidden, He and his sister Sif, sneak into Odin's chamber to discover the problem where they see the Head of Mimir is missing. They are discovered exiting the chambers and labeled as traders where they go on a quest to find the missing head with mystical powers.

Byers was a good choice for a book about the Norse Gods. He's written a dozen Forgotten Realms books and that type of fantasy plays well in this realm too. It's a good origin and coming of age story for Heimdall and Sif. I think if you are a fan of Norse Mythology or Marvel's Thor (Although Thor only briefly appears.), you will enjoy this book.

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