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Slaves of Valhalla (The Prometheus Wars Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Luke Romyn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 312 ratings


Myth blends with modern day action in this mind-bending adventure from USA Today and Amazon #1 best seller, Luke Romyn.



TOP 10 BESTSELLING ACTION & ADVENTURE ON KINDLE!



TOP 20 BESTSELLING THRILLER ON KINDLE!



"Couldn't put it down... To me, if I can lose myself in the story, that is a great read...I won't do a spoiler, you'll just have to read it yourself, but will say well done and thank you, Mr Romyn, may you continue writing forever." -- Diane Gilbert

"Right up to the final pages, the surprises are so constant that I found myself commenting out loud, "oh, that's not good," or "noooo!" or just sighing with relief." -- Adina

"Luke's books are so easy to read and he is definitely on my list for reading all he writes. As far as I'm concerned he can't write his novels fast enough for me. Buy this sequel book and you won't be disappointed." -- Faye M.

"I cannot believe what imagination Luke Romyn has, he definitely has a warped OZ sense of humour to write a novel such as this one, with new characters the ending will catch you by surprise. Keep it up." -- Charles Hensen





Book 2 of The Prometheus Wars saga.



Fenrir the wolf howls. Bifrost beckons. And Wes answers.

The enigmatic Australian SAS commando awakens into a maelstrom of death and destruction, his memory in tatters, and his former friend and companion dead.

In his hunt for answers, Wes uncovers much more than he was searching for, and enters a war which could see the entire planet destroyed as beasts of ice and perils from outside our realm of reality threaten humanity's very existence.

Wes must try to find a way to stop a foe that cannot be stopped, and will use anything at his disposal to ensure mankind is not reduced to slavery by the creatures which founded some of the most terrifying fables of all time.





"Was laughing so hard at times I woke up my roommates in the middle of the night. would recommend this book to anyone ." -- M. Pitrelli

"Bloody brilliant writing! To turn classic Greek mythology into a action packed modern twist of heroic man vs. beast was just absolutely genius. Wes absolutely makes this book a crack up to read. His off the wall sense of humor had me rolling. Great Book!" -- Peeps Widow

"The author deftly mingled military, humor, action, adventure, mythology, and sci-fi in this epic tale. It's a satisfying conclusion to the saga that began in "Beyond Hades." -- B.M. Bennett



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"Mythology can be defined as the sacred history of humankind." - Gerald Hausman

Who is Wes and why is he entertaining?

Imagine a soldier able to face down the worst monsters from Greek mythology with a grin and a witty quip. Now, imagine he's Australian. Next, picture a soldier with unmatched skills who remains calm under pressure and a past shrouded in mystery.

That's Wes... but he's also much, much more.

Author Luke Romyn

Luke Romyn - USA TODAY bestselling author

Luke Romyn is a full-time author with a background in international security. His first novel, The Dark Path, was published in 2009, and he lives in Northern Queensland, Australia, with his wife, Sarah, and various animals he calls family.

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USA TODAY BEST SELLING AUTHOR!

AMAZON TOP 10 AUTHOR IN ACTION & ADVENTURE!

USA Today bestselling author Luke Romyn was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1975. His life since reads like something out of his novels: heavily entrenched in personal trauma, action, thrills, and adventure.

For over two decades, Luke has worked in the security industry; from bouncing in some of Australia's roughest pubs and nightclubs to protecting Mickey Mouse and the Disney crew from the overzealous jaws of tenacious toddlers. He's been bodyguard for celebrities internationally and chased feral pigs and snakes from jungle sets on Steven Spielberg productions. Luke has traveled the globe and spent time in some of the most amazing locations the world has to offer.

This experience fuels the Australian writer's ever-expansive imagination, and he pours it into his novels, combining fact with fiction, history with fantasy, delivering engrossing action-thrillers which leave fans gasping for more. Luke's quick wit has seen his social media following explode, and he is currently one of the most prolific social media celebrities in Australia, with several hundred thousand followers across the internet.

Publishing his first book, The Dark Path, in 2009 saw it voted in the top 10 horror novels of that year, even though Luke denies ever intending the novel to be classed as horror. Luke Romyn is now one of the most popular indie authors in the ever-growing eBook market and personally completes everything from cover art to final formatting, working tirelessly with editors so as to refine the best stories possible for his readers. The results are international bestsellers you're certain to love diving into. Hundreds of thousands of readers can't be wrong.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009BLIKQ0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Luke Romyn (November 25, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
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Luke Romyn is a USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author whose books have sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. With a background in international security, Luke’s books are high-octane fantasies, stretching the limits of human imagination from apocalyptic thrillers to psychic suspense to mythical adventure. Luke lives in Northern Queensland, Australia, with his wife, Sarah, and various animals he calls family.

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Customers find this book to be a fun, action-packed read with surprising plot twists and humor that makes them laugh out loud. The writing is easy to follow and the characters are well-developed, with one customer particularly appreciating the bantering between Wes and other characters. The book receives positive feedback for its creativity, with one review highlighting its detailed world-building. While many customers find it fast-paced, some mention it starts a bit slow.

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63 customers mention "Readability"63 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an amazing and fun read that matches the quality of the first book in the series.

"...Luke Romyn must be mystical himself to create such an amazing novel. Another stellar adventure for all readers." Read more

"...I may understand, but it's still annoying. Overall, a good read for those who like testosterone-filled action with a bit of comedy thrown..." Read more

"So, I've finally found the time to finish this book. Damn good book, but my life has just been entirely too hectic...." Read more

"...He was AWESOME in the first book; in the second he seems like an immature, teenage boy...." Read more

52 customers mention "Plot twists"46 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in this book, describing it as a sprawling tongue-in-cheek Sci-Fi/Fantasy tale that is an awesome follow-up to Beyond Hades.

"...At the same time, it's a mystery novel. Mr. Romyn has interweved mythic characters with a few lossless based historical facts to they story...." Read more

"...And I think this book is full of more twists and turns than the last book. We come back to the world of Talbot Harrison and Wes...." Read more

"...for me as I advanced through the plot and I found the ending to be very well conceived...." Read more

"A great read, full of surprising plot twists and characters who keep evolving...." Read more

45 customers mention "Entertainment value"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thrilling and full of action, with one customer describing it as pure adrenaline in a science fiction/historical novel.

"...Another stellar adventure for all readers." Read more

"...It's not as good as the first. The constant action and impossible situations are fun and keep things moving at fast pace...." Read more

"...All in all, an exciting book that I would normally not have put down. Seems like there's another coming, possibly...." Read more

"...The storyline, while interesting and unique, lacks a smooth flow. My biggest gripe is the change in the characterization of Wes...." Read more

24 customers mention "Writing quality"20 positive4 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it easy to follow and well-presented, with one customer noting there are no grammar errors.

"...It was excellently written and edited, and I felt I was reading a modern classic. It was awesome and spellbinding...." Read more

"...world building is detailed and satisfying, and there were no bothersome errors in grammar,spelling, or punctuation to derail my concentration on the..." Read more

"...excellent job of storytelling in this book, making it exciting and easy to follow at the same time...." Read more

"...To summarize, Slaves of Valhalla is a well-written presentation of a rambling Sci-Fi/Fantasy that no doubt will appeal to a certain group of readers...." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"18 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer noting how the heroes are fun and another mentioning how they are likeable.

"...Luke Romyn's character, Wes, is a very vibrant character -- witty, offensive to many, determined, brave, and sometimes obnoxious...." Read more

"This was a good follow-up to his previous novel. The heroes are still like-able and beating the odds against the bad guys...." Read more

"...Wes is a strong, dynamic, humorous character and I did not see the need to point those things out as often as was done...." Read more

"...Lots of mythical characters and beasts who become quite real, humans who turn out not to be, and liberal doses of humor sprinkled in...." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, laughing out loud several times, with one customer particularly appreciating the bantering between Wes and other characters.

"...Luke Romyn's character, Wes, is a very vibrant character -- witty, offensive to many, determined, brave, and sometimes obnoxious...." Read more

"Chock full of the trademark irreverent humor which I have come to expect from this author, I found Slaves Of Valhalla to be a decidedly entertaining..." Read more

"...The dialogue flows naturally, the world building is detailed and satisfying, and there were no bothersome errors in grammar,spelling, or..." Read more

"...Another furiously fast, action packed, full of humour, super trippy 'where the hell do we go now' adventure!..." Read more

13 customers mention "Creativity"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, noting its unique and imaginative elements, with one customer highlighting its detailed world-building and another mentioning how easy it is to visualize the story.

"...It was awesome and spellbinding...." Read more

"...The storyline, while interesting and unique, lacks a smooth flow. My biggest gripe is the change in the characterization of Wes...." Read more

"...The dialogue flows naturally, the world building is detailed and satisfying, and there were no bothersome errors in grammar,spelling, or..." Read more

"...The visuals are stunning, concepts clear and great flow. An AMAZING second book. Appreciate your genius Luke!..." Read more

14 customers mention "Pace"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced while others note it starts slow and becomes convoluted.

"...The constant action and impossible situations are fun and keep things moving at fast pace...." Read more

"...I found the action a bit disjointed and it has less of an "epic" feel than Beyond Hades...." Read more

"...Another furiously fast, action packed, full of humour, super trippy 'where the hell do we go now' adventure!..." Read more

"...Not quite. This follow-up has the plot twists, the sometimes insane pace, and of course all of Wes's craziness that I learned to expect from his and..." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars "Take A Great Adventure Back Into The Past"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013
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    The first book of this series, "Beyond Hades" astounded me. It was excellently written and edited, and I felt I was reading a modern classic. It was awesome and spellbinding. As this novel begins, Zoe is a beautiful young woman who has men naturally idolizing her and willing to follow her anywhere. She opens the door to her New York City apartment to depart on her exercise run. A man blocks her way and is as much surprised as Zoe. The stranger dressed in full combat fatigues is looking for the resident Talbot Harrison. Zoe is Talbot's daughter. The stranger, Wes, was aghast as he knew Talbot since he worked with him. Wes is not much older than Zoe, and Wes is having trouble thinking that he has advanced about 20 years in time, without recalling it. Zoe sadly tells him her father died about six months earlier in a rockslide. Zoe spends time with him recalling all the stories of her dad in battles with monsters wanting to take over Earth. Suddenly, there is a loud, crashing sound and the apartment is tumbling to the ground. Wes protects her from injury and as the dust clears, Zoe sees Wes take aim with his rifle at something she's never seen before, ... a huge, fierce dragon! The dragon is Prometheus, and he reveals the new mission to Aesic, where Zoe's father is still alive, but trapped. But has 20 years really passed? Is Zoe really Talbot's daughter? Thus this wild, imaginative saga begins. Luke Romyn's character, Wes, is a very vibrant character -- witty, offensive to many, determined, brave, and sometimes obnoxious. But he provides the humor in this daunting tale that takes Wes and Talbot back in time once again to different dimensions to confront many ancient cultures, many different beasts, and those who have mystical powers as well as shape-shifting capabilities. Luke Romyn must be mystical himself to create such an amazing novel. Another stellar adventure for all readers.
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  • SteveC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, action-fantasy page-turner
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
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    This was a good follow-up to his previous novel. The heroes are still like-able and beating the odds against the bad guys. It's not as good as the first. The constant action and impossible situations are fun and keep things moving at fast pace. To me, it's fun to try and figure out how they're going to work their way out of the latest predicament.

    At the same time, it's a mystery novel. Mr. Romyn has interweved mythic characters with a few lossless based historical facts to they story. Though you try, he adds a couple of twists to keep things interesting throughout the book.

    The only downside standing out for me is some of the character descriptions. The on-going, repetitive description of one of the heroes, Wes, gets old after a while. I'm sure this is for the people jumping into this "part 2" without reading the first. I may understand, but it's still annoying.

    Overall, a good read for those who like testosterone-filled action with a bit of comedy thrown in.
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  • Brandon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Twists and Turns
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2012
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    So, I've finally found the time to finish this book. Damn good book, but my life has just been entirely too hectic. But Luke Romyn is definitely my favorite indie author at this moment.

    So, this is book two of the Prometheus wars. And I think this book is full of more twists and turns than the last book. We come back to the world of Talbot Harrison and Wes. This time, Wes wakes up with severe memory lapse. And he seems to have somehow missed about twenty years as he awakens to find that Talbot has a daughter named Zoe and Talbot and his twin are now missing, having gone into another rift of unknown origin. And of course, Prometheus is back, manipulating events yet again. With Talbot missing, Wes sets out to find him, and is shot down by Poseidon, who mortals know as the Greek god of the sea. Poseidon decides to accompany Wes to speak with the president to find Talbot and stop Prometheus.

    Enter an obvious twist here. Poseidon isn't the real thing. He's Prometheus. Surprise twist, neither is Zoe. Enter the legendary wolf Fenrir, who threatens Wes for some perceived slight that Wes has no memory of. And now its time to venture into the rift, which actually leads to the past. And of course Wes is on his own and has to rescue Talbot. They are now in the ancient Norse lands, where the Aesir and Vanir reign. Contrary to myths, the Aesir are far from benevolent and Fenrir actually leads the Vanir. The Aesir have been enslaving people, looking for the entrance to Valhalla, a myth among the mythical. With Talbot rescued, it's time to face the Vanir and find out what Fenrir's vendetta against Wes is.

    Naturally, it's Prometheus' fault and his plan is revealed. He intends to open the rift to Valhalla and release the horrendous giants there. There's more twists and turns and the giants are eventually brought into the modern world to attempt to fight them. These are some interesting twists on the old tales, and combines the Norse and Greek myths. The twist is who Prometheus really is, as he is actually from the Vanir. His vendetta takes an even darker turn, being that he's not a Titan and is actually out for revenge against the Vanir. All in all, an exciting book that I would normally not have put down. Seems like there's another coming, possibly. I can't wait to see how this storyline is continued.
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  • trunell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in Australia on March 8, 2021
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    Very imaginative. Well written. The only issue for me was the gratuitous swearing... it was a bit much and detracted from an otherwise glorious story.
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  • deborah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2024
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    Some how wes wise cracking talk against mythical beasts and people it really makes you chuckling. Loved this book and the first one too. Really nice ride.
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  • Vix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Norse Mythology, Greek Gods, Titans and Wes! What more could you want???
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2012
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    Wes, Talbot and the Septic Tanker return. After setting the world right in Beyond Hades Wes returns in Slaves of Valhalla with a severe case of amnesia (possibly too much xxxx) surrounded by destruction. Tracing back his memories leads him to go looking for Talbot to put the pieces back together. One thing leads to another and before long time travel ensues leading to twists and turns involving Vikings, Greek Gods, Titans and the return of Prometheus. Slaves of Valhalla builds on the characters from Beyond Hades as well as introducing some interesting new ones. Wes's comedic skills continue thoughout this fast paced action packed sequel leading to a not so surprising ending. Can't wait for another!
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  • Mightypavster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2013
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    I absolutely LOVED this book!

    From the first page I was hooked (as always with Romyn) and I found myself laughing (well actually guffawing) out loud - often on a quiet train!

    The characters of Talbot and Wes especially are brilliant and work so well. The utter carnage in the latter half of the book for me didn't even seem far fetched as I was totally immersed in the story.

    This book was right up my street and I highly recommend you read this and the author's other works!
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  • Dryfly
    3.0 out of 5 stars .2 - the inevitable sequal
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2012
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    This is the second book in the series; see Beyond Hades and has all the hallmarks of the sequel to something that has been fairly successful. The plot and the heroes are stretched even further than before and a love angle is brought in just to confront the serial chauvinist monogamist main character.

    Again it was OK reading for losing yourself in but ... don't expect to be surprised. You will be able to anticipate most of the twists and subplots.
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