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Delve into the enchanting and mysterious realm of witches, wise folk, and black-book priests. Within the vibrant tapestry of Norse societies, a belief emerged in people who could wield immense powers - those who held sway over the natural elements and used their supernatural abilities to both aid and afflict others. But a bleak chapter in European history would forever change the witches of the north, turning them darker and crueler than ever before. They emerged from their clandestine meetings under the cloak of darkness and stepped forth as thieves and minions for sinister forces. Explore Scandinavian folklore through the cunning witches who controlled the fates of others through their witchcraft, meddling in matters of the heart and casting sickness upon people. Within these pages are also retellings of traditional short tales that unveil a world teeming with magic, sorcery, and eerie enchantments. From milk-stealing thieves to malevolent fiends, a mesmerizing journey through the pages of Scandinavian witchlore awaits, where witches emerge from the shadows of the sagas and persist into the modern era. *This is a nonfiction book where each chapter include retellings of traditional Scandinavian short tales. *Contains illustrations. *Suitable for anyone interested in folklore and fairy tales, Scandinavian culture and history, or fantasy enthusiasts who wish to read about where creatures in modern novels come from. Please note: that this is primarily a non-fiction book and not just a collection of tales.

Life has never been so deadly.Ben Reed's search for the truth of his identity has hit a snag.The one person who knows anything refuses to talk. When an old enemy of the city of Ashdale emerges, Ben is thrown into the chaos of a violent and lethal danger. Shocked by the cruelty of man, he begins to care more than he thought possible. When visions of old memories impose on him with more force than ever before, he begins to suspect the body he occupies can take no more of his presence.Peter's familiar and safe world changed the day Ben lost his memory. Now he must face not only the prospect of his friend never coming back but the existence of people with otherworldly abilities as well. Peter must put his doubts aside, or embrace them fully, to aid Ben in his fierce quest to corner the richest man in the city.But as Evy, an elusive and distrustful woman on the run, gets entangled in their mission, Ben and Peter find themselves hunted by people with mystical skills and dangerous employers.While on the run in a scarred and wounded city, Ben and his friends must work together to survive. As Ben can't contain his increasing powers, the body begins to give in. With the imminent threat, Ben is unsure if dying will send him back to his old existence or somewhere else entirely.Can he even survive death?Grave Intent is the second novel in the Ashdale Reaper Series, a tale of loyalty and friendships, strength, the search for truth, and souls refusing to stay all that dead.The Ashdale Reaper Series is a four-book fantasy series. Series completed.Deadly Awakening #1Grave Intent #2Dance of Death #3Revenants of Life #4

No one ever said surviving life would be easy. Ben Reed is not who everyone thinks, and worse, he can't remember anything. Overcome with curiosity, he has taken over the body of a distraught soul. After this, there's no way back...at least for one of them. And with breaking the laws of nature by being decidedly not dead after washing up on a riverbank, he must face the relentless suspicions of Detective Olivia Jones. Olivia has had enough excitement in life before taking her new job, and having one of two dead bodies wake up at her crime scene is not appreciated. Resourceful and determined, she must find out what really happened the night Ben ended up in the murky and cold Ashdale River. Meanwhile, Ben's inherited companions must deal with the fact that their childhood friend has changed in strange ways. All Ben knows is that he isn't human and that he doesn't want to be one. He only wants to leave, but soon finds himself trapped in his newly acquired vessel. Life doesn't get any easier when the only person who can help is terrified of him. While forced to face the needs of his new friends, Ben struggles to find the truth that could free him from this fragile existence. But when a shocking danger emerges, he must work together with his enemy to fight the deadly threat. Can Ben survive life? Deadly Awakening is the first novel in the Ashdale Reaper Series, a tale of loyalty and friendships, memories, and dead bodies refusing to stay that way.Please note: This book includes instances of violence (non-gratuitous), explicit language, and occasional references of a sexual nature.The Ashdale Reaper Series is a four-book fantasy series.Series completed.Deadly Awakening #1Grave Intent #2Dance of Death #3Revenants of Life #4