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 come on Witches’ Night?

A.D. 775. The village of Ellryk harbors a terrible secret. One that threatens the lives of three young women. But Maugis d’Aygremont, a knight of Charlemagne and master of the arcane arts, is hellbent on saving them.

The village is bracing for Hexennacht—Witches’ Night. The night each year when Hela descends from the mountain, as she has done for as long as anyone can remember, terrifying the villagers.

Many fear she is Loki’s daughter, the goddess of the dead. A being half human and half corpse-like who rides in on a wave of fog. Yet is there a deeper mystery behind her origin than the legends suggest?

The lives of Maugis and the women he is trying to save may hinge on the answer to that cryptic question…

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.”

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“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!”