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The Prometheus Wars #2
Slaves of Valhalla
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.
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Published September 16, 2012
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Luke Romyn
39 books3,335 followersA terrifying storm lashed Sydney’s North Shore on June 21st, 1975. Boats were swamped and jetties smashed in what some claim was the worst storm to hit the coast for four decades.
In the midst of the chaos, Luke Romyn’s parents battled to get to a hospital to birth their baby boy. Normally their idyllic island cottage was a near-paradise; on this night the journey to the mainland in their tiny boat seemed like a passage through Hell. Their son was born near midnight, but part of the storm never left him.
When Luke reached fifteen years of age his father was killed while working in Fiji, leaving Luke and his mother alone. At times, the only things to get Luke through his grief were the stories playing out in his head, endless fantastical tales of lands both distant and near, with characters who would protect him from any tragedy.
At eighteen, Luke began working in nightclubs as a bouncer. Unbeknownst to him, this was simply the first step on a trek which would dictate much of his life from that point on. For over two decades since, 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.
In the midst of the chaos, Luke Romyn’s parents battled to get to a hospital to birth their baby boy. Normally their idyllic island cottage was a near-paradise; on this night the journey to the mainland in their tiny boat seemed like a passage through Hell. Their son was born near midnight, but part of the storm never left him.
When Luke reached fifteen years of age his father was killed while working in Fiji, leaving Luke and his mother alone. At times, the only things to get Luke through his grief were the stories playing out in his head, endless fantastical tales of lands both distant and near, with characters who would protect him from any tragedy.
At eighteen, Luke began working in nightclubs as a bouncer. Unbeknownst to him, this was simply the first step on a trek which would dictate much of his life from that point on. For over two decades since, 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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January 28, 2022
Very Entertaining and Humorous
Mythology knows no end. What a world wind of action in a cliff hanging war of all wars. Wes continues to be my hero and somehow he saves the day in the end with our Olympian and Titan lore hero’s. The humorous character Wes is definitely a one of a kind but then again what do you expect from a true Olympian Ares.
Very enjoyable read for those of us who live for mythology fantasy.
Mythology knows no end. What a world wind of action in a cliff hanging war of all wars. Wes continues to be my hero and somehow he saves the day in the end with our Olympian and Titan lore hero’s. The humorous character Wes is definitely a one of a kind but then again what do you expect from a true Olympian Ares.
Very enjoyable read for those of us who live for mythology fantasy.
July 1, 2019
4.25 Stars
December 3, 2012
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. I was drawn to the first book, Beyond Hades, because of my general interest in mythology and that interest was once again piqued with this book. In this edition of the story we are taken on a trip through the land of the Norse gods in the course of chasing the evil demigod/Titan, Prometheus. There is more fun to be had with Wes, the half-crazed Australian commando, and more battles with strange and wondrous creatures born of fables. If you liked the first book then I am sure you will like this one as well.
The only thing I can offer in the way of a criticism centers around the level of gratuitous fawning over Wes early on in the novel through the use of descriptive asides. One or two such instances should have been sufficient to explain the character's eccentric behavior to a reader who didn't read the first book, but there were far more than that. Wes is a strong, dynamic, humorous character and I did not see the need to point those things out as often as was done. Bear in mind that by the time you get beyond the first five chapters or so all of these instances are gone and the actions and dialogue are left to their own devices.
Again, I believe this is an excellent book and delivers exactly what I had expected it to. I read this over a period of a few days with whatever spare time I could muster because I wanted to see how it was going to turn out. It grew more compelling for me as I advanced through the plot and I found the ending to be very well conceived. Whatever Luke Romyn writes in the future, I will be waiting eagerly to read
The only thing I can offer in the way of a criticism centers around the level of gratuitous fawning over Wes early on in the novel through the use of descriptive asides. One or two such instances should have been sufficient to explain the character's eccentric behavior to a reader who didn't read the first book, but there were far more than that. Wes is a strong, dynamic, humorous character and I did not see the need to point those things out as often as was done. Bear in mind that by the time you get beyond the first five chapters or so all of these instances are gone and the actions and dialogue are left to their own devices.
Again, I believe this is an excellent book and delivers exactly what I had expected it to. I read this over a period of a few days with whatever spare time I could muster because I wanted to see how it was going to turn out. It grew more compelling for me as I advanced through the plot and I found the ending to be very well conceived. Whatever Luke Romyn writes in the future, I will be waiting eagerly to read
December 2, 2012
In Slaves of Valhalla, Book 2 of The Prometheus Wars, Wes, the mysterious Australian SAS commando from the future, and Dr. Talbot Harrison, have another go at saving the world from mythology come to life. This time, the danger is from monsters of Norse mythology.
Old enemies and allies from book 1 (Greek mythology) are called upon to band together and face this new threat, which has the potential of destroying or enslaving all human life on Earth. The Norse monsters are led by a villain from the first book who improbably survived (though as the two books make clear, improbable survival for this particular villain, while surprising, is not improbable).
I liked this book better than book 1. Although character development and dialogue are still weak, they are improved. The plot overall is more audacious, but the way the story develops, suspension of disbelief is easier to handle, and story is generally better handled by Romyn.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
Vedict: I liked it.
Old enemies and allies from book 1 (Greek mythology) are called upon to band together and face this new threat, which has the potential of destroying or enslaving all human life on Earth. The Norse monsters are led by a villain from the first book who improbably survived (though as the two books make clear, improbable survival for this particular villain, while surprising, is not improbable).
I liked this book better than book 1. Although character development and dialogue are still weak, they are improved. The plot overall is more audacious, but the way the story develops, suspension of disbelief is easier to handle, and story is generally better handled by Romyn.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
Vedict: I liked it.
October 13, 2012
Good follow-up to the first novel. Lots of fun. Wee is still my favorite character. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 25, 2024
This book’s a mess. The story is like a bull in a china shop. Clumsy and all over the place, and lacking in any sort of conviction. It will also ruin Greek and Norse mythology for you, not that there’s actually that much of Norse characters in it. No more than a superficial mention to allow the story arc to proceed, but certainly no depth.
If you enjoyed the first book, you’ll probably like this one. If you weren’t keen or you didn’t like it, then definitely give this a miss.
Same characters as before, same problems with them as before, maybe a little bit worse.
I did actually finish the book against my better judgement, but really I shouldn’t have bothered.
Great idea but the story in the 2 books doesn’t live up to the promise.
If you enjoyed the first book, you’ll probably like this one. If you weren’t keen or you didn’t like it, then definitely give this a miss.
Same characters as before, same problems with them as before, maybe a little bit worse.
I did actually finish the book against my better judgement, but really I shouldn’t have bothered.
Great idea but the story in the 2 books doesn’t live up to the promise.
April 3, 2019
Fun read
Much better then part 1 which was still a great read ..I don't judge books by the same standards most do .all I care about is did I have fun reading them and with this series the answer is yes .sad to see it end but I'll check out some of his inter books
Much better then part 1 which was still a great read ..I don't judge books by the same standards most do .all I care about is did I have fun reading them and with this series the answer is yes .sad to see it end but I'll check out some of his inter books
March 23, 2019
Outstanding!
Amazing series!! Luke Romyn creates a mash-up of worlds like no other. Nonstop action from the first page to the last. Highly recommended!!!!
Amazing series!! Luke Romyn creates a mash-up of worlds like no other. Nonstop action from the first page to the last. Highly recommended!!!!
July 7, 2020
Amazing book! A lot of twist!
March 8, 2021
Wonderful
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.
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.
January 27, 2022
suspenseful
The 2 book series starts a little slow but quickly builds momentum.. be prepared for many sleepless nights.. the twist and turns of the story will absolutely thrill you
The 2 book series starts a little slow but quickly builds momentum.. be prepared for many sleepless nights.. the twist and turns of the story will absolutely thrill you
April 6, 2024
Fun ride,
I liked this book for the most part. I thought the first one was better overall. But I’d be lying if I didn’t mention that I was very dissatisfied with the ending. The main antagonist deserved a much more exciting conclusion. And the end to our protagonists journey felt like “well now it’s over, twist… see ya” I was disappointed. But overall it was a fun read.
I liked this book for the most part. I thought the first one was better overall. But I’d be lying if I didn’t mention that I was very dissatisfied with the ending. The main antagonist deserved a much more exciting conclusion. And the end to our protagonists journey felt like “well now it’s over, twist… see ya” I was disappointed. But overall it was a fun read.
December 28, 2012
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.
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.
June 28, 2013
"Take A Great Adventure Back Into The Past"
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.
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.
March 26, 2013
This is one of those “WOW” books which will totally captivate you. Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romyn is the second book of The Prometheus Wars series and it will keep you breathless just like the first book. The non-stop action and adventure is great.
Luke Romyn did an excellent job of storytelling in this book, making it exciting and easy to follow at the same time. The continual twist and turns of the book made it a hard book to put down once I started reading. I really got into the story and adventure.
The author took the main characters of the first book and continued to develop and strengthen them. At the same time he added new caste members which just made the story more exciting. The characters were well developed and very believable. I found it easy to follow along as an unseen caste extra and really get into the story.
I really enjoyed Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romym and highly recommend it to all readers.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
Luke Romyn did an excellent job of storytelling in this book, making it exciting and easy to follow at the same time. The continual twist and turns of the book made it a hard book to put down once I started reading. I really got into the story and adventure.
The author took the main characters of the first book and continued to develop and strengthen them. At the same time he added new caste members which just made the story more exciting. The characters were well developed and very believable. I found it easy to follow along as an unseen caste extra and really get into the story.
I really enjoyed Slaves of Valhalla by Luke Romym and highly recommend it to all readers.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
November 26, 2025
These two books were very good, and very unique. There are global catasrophes, there are gods, there are giants, there are lots of monsters, and there is also time travel. Oh, and travel through the Earth. A lot of fun characters, and a really wild ride.
December 30, 2012
Slaves of Valhalla (The Prometheus Wars –book 2) by Luke Romyn
Lots of legends and legendary gods and figures battle to destroy or save humanity, and our Heroes, Wes and Talbot, band together to save us.
This is a real fun read, Wes , is again a great fun character and the jumps in time and mythology prove to be engrossing.
I loved looking up all the legendry names and finding they all exist in the different mythologies, ranging from north to Greek. (Plug, I’ve done the same in my books.)
Great read.
Jeremy poole.
Lots of legends and legendary gods and figures battle to destroy or save humanity, and our Heroes, Wes and Talbot, band together to save us.
This is a real fun read, Wes , is again a great fun character and the jumps in time and mythology prove to be engrossing.
I loved looking up all the legendry names and finding they all exist in the different mythologies, ranging from north to Greek. (Plug, I’ve done the same in my books.)
Great read.
Jeremy poole.
July 8, 2013
Overall, I very much enjoyed Slaves of Valhalla, the second entry in the Prometheus Wars series by Luke Romyn. The story is exciting and the way the author weaves Greek and Norse mythology together seamlessly is thoroughly engrossing. While the book didn't grab me quite as fiercely as the first in the series, I enjoyed reading through Wes's adventures. My only real gripe was that I felt the story dragged a bit at the end. The twists in the finale blew me away. Another great work from Mr. Romyn, this should not be missed.
July 14, 2014
The second book in the series. I enjoyed this novel just as well as the first one. The story flowed very well, and the characters were well developed. This time it is based on figures from Norse mythology, but as a fan of mythology in general, I was able to follow the characters quite well. It is not really a direct sequel (a continuation of a single story line), but another story with the same main characters that happens after the action in the first book. I wonder if there will be another book, based on a different mythology.
January 19, 2017
The only reason I read this book after not really enjoying the 1st in the series was because I already had it on my kindle... And while it did make me laugh out loud at some of the one-liners - all in all, I feel like it was a waste of time to have read it. Especially since one of the huge plot points could have ended the book at a little less than halfway if any degree of sense would have been had by any of the supposedly highly intelligent characters.
January 12, 2013
The second book in the Prometheus Wars series and it keeps up the action, fun and interest as Talbot & Wes team up again to take on new enemies as well as one old in an attempt to save the multiverse once again. Throw in a couple decent surprises and you have a rollicking tale and a quick read that you won't want to put down
February 7, 2015
If you told me...
...before reading this series that I would become a fantasy fiction fan, I would have laughed in your face. But here I am, a new fan of Luke Romyn.
He makes the pages come alive, the mind's eye racing to keep up. This is good stuff. On to the next one, Mr. Romyn. Bring it on.
...before reading this series that I would become a fantasy fiction fan, I would have laughed in your face. But here I am, a new fan of Luke Romyn.
He makes the pages come alive, the mind's eye racing to keep up. This is good stuff. On to the next one, Mr. Romyn. Bring it on.
December 8, 2012
Great follow-up to Beyond Hades. Wes keeps rolling to the puches thrown to him. The shocker of this book was finding out who Wes really was. Yes, they saved the U.S.A. but alas, New York City was lost. I can hardly wait for another book in this series.
October 19, 2013
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!
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February 1, 2014Outstanding
I'm an avid fan of this author!!! After reading the first book I had to have the rest. You will not regret getting this series. It is well written and highly entertaining!!
I'm an avid fan of this author!!! After reading the first book I had to have the rest. You will not regret getting this series. It is well written and highly entertaining!!
February 4, 2016
It's a very entertaining, as the first installment: it's fast paced, lot of action, loads of humor, unputdowntable!
But, I didn't like the last twist, I'll say no more.
But if you like Luke Romyn's books, it's highly enjoyable.
But, I didn't like the last twist, I'll say no more.
But if you like Luke Romyn's books, it's highly enjoyable.
February 17, 2013
Love LukeRomyn's series, The Prometheus Wars - have read the two so far and enjoyed both immensely. Looking forward to #3.
May 20, 2013
Great sequel to "Beyond Hades". I can't get enough of Wes, inter-dimensional travel, and Mythology.
July 10, 2013
This is a great summer read.
October 23, 2013
Just as good as the first one.
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