Hela’s Bane

In the beginning, there was darkness…

The journey through a dark and magical past begins here with the very first prequel to the Dragon-Myth Cycle.

Description

What Terrors Await on Witches’ Night?

A.D. 775—In the village of Ellryk, a sinister secret lurks, threatening the lives of three young women. Maugis d’Aygremont, a knight of Charlemagne and a master of the arcane arts, is determined to save them.

As Hexennacht—Witches’ Night—approaches, fear grips the village. Each year, Hela descends from the mountain, instilling terror in the hearts of the villagers. Legend says she is Loki’s daughter, the goddess of the dead, a being half human and half corpse-like, riding in on a wave of fog.

But is there more to her origin than the ancient tales suggest?

Maugis must uncover the truth behind Hela’s existence, for the fate of the women—and perhaps the entire village—depends on it.

Reader reviews for the Dragon-Myth Cycle

“Enoch’s Device is loaded with non-stop action dipped in a dazzling blend of history, magic, and mythology.”

“Finley weaves mystery, adventure, soul-withering violence and laugh-out-loud humor into a fine historical tapestry.”

“Missing books, magical books, ancient cultures, sorcery, millennium fear, glorious Ireland, Europe in times past, a quest, bent bishops and clergy, murder and mayhem, it is all in this read, and it grips the reader from start to finish.”

“Incorporating all of the different myths and figures of various religions and legends, the action was non-stop, the writing was superb, and the characters came to life before your eyes.”

“If you enjoy a mixture of medieval history with fantasy fiction and a splash of religious intrigue, then you will enjoy reading Enoch’s Device.”

“Enoch’s Device by Joseph Finley is Indiana Jones meets Name of the Rose meets Lord of the Rings. WOW!”