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The Harbinger of Doom Saga #4
Dwellers of the Deep
Dwellers of the Deep embraces the pulse-pounding action that the Harbinger of Doom Saga is known for, with battles so real, so immersive, you will find yourself reaching for your sword. Expansive in scope, Dwellers transforms the Saga into truly epic fantasy, and drops the reader into the Byzantine web of political intrigue that swirls about the Kingdom of Lomion.
In Glenn G. Thater's world of Midgaard, some kill for love or honor; others die for blood and souls. In Dwellers of the Deep, the fourth volume of the saga unfolds across a vast ocean of bleak expanses and forbidden islands that harbor secrets best unspoken, ancient magics best left buried, voracious monsters of the gelid depths, and a god of the outer spheres whose wrath will shake the very foundations of Midgaard.
Within these pages, heroes and villains abound. But are the heroes those that quest with Theta to keep shuttered the portal betwixt the worlds, or those that sail with Korrgonn for god and glory, to restore Azathoth's reign? Only you can decide. But in the end, Ob will tell you, evil is as evil does, and in Midgaard, only one thing is certain -- nothing is as it seems.
BOOKS BY GLENN G. THATER
THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
GATEWAY TO NIFLEHEIM
THE FALLEN ANGLE
KNIGHT ETERNAL
DWELLERS OF THE DEEP
VOLUME 5+ forthcoming
HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines The Gateway and The Fallen Angle into a single volume)
THE HERO AND THE FIEND
(A novelette set in the Harbinger of Doom universe)
THE GATEWAY
(A novella length version of Gateway to Nifleheim)
keywords: best urban fantasy, best young adult fantasy, fantasy epic series, norse mythology, sword and sorcery, top fantasy series, young adult fantasy series
In Glenn G. Thater's world of Midgaard, some kill for love or honor; others die for blood and souls. In Dwellers of the Deep, the fourth volume of the saga unfolds across a vast ocean of bleak expanses and forbidden islands that harbor secrets best unspoken, ancient magics best left buried, voracious monsters of the gelid depths, and a god of the outer spheres whose wrath will shake the very foundations of Midgaard.
Within these pages, heroes and villains abound. But are the heroes those that quest with Theta to keep shuttered the portal betwixt the worlds, or those that sail with Korrgonn for god and glory, to restore Azathoth's reign? Only you can decide. But in the end, Ob will tell you, evil is as evil does, and in Midgaard, only one thing is certain -- nothing is as it seems.
BOOKS BY GLENN G. THATER
THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
GATEWAY TO NIFLEHEIM
THE FALLEN ANGLE
KNIGHT ETERNAL
DWELLERS OF THE DEEP
VOLUME 5+ forthcoming
HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines The Gateway and The Fallen Angle into a single volume)
THE HERO AND THE FIEND
(A novelette set in the Harbinger of Doom universe)
THE GATEWAY
(A novella length version of Gateway to Nifleheim)
keywords: best urban fantasy, best young adult fantasy, fantasy epic series, norse mythology, sword and sorcery, top fantasy series, young adult fantasy series
- GenresFantasy
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 5, 2011
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About the author
Glenn G. Thater
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For more than twenty-five years, Glenn G. Thater has written works of fiction and historical fiction that focus on the genres of epic fantasy and sword and sorcery. His published works of fiction include the first four volumes of the Harbinger of Doom saga: Gateway to Nifleheim, The Fallen Angle, Knight Eternal, and Dwellers of the Deep; the novella, The Gateway; and the novelette, The Hero and the Fiend.
Mr. Thater holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with concentrations in Astronomy and Religious Studies, and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering. He has undertaken advanced graduate study in Classical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Astrophysics, and is a practicing licensed professional engineer specializing in the multidisciplinary alteration and remediation of buildings, and the forensic investigation of building failures and other disasters.
Mr. Thater has investigated failures and collapses of numerous structures around the United States and internationally. Since 1998, he has served on the American Society of Civil Engineers' Technical Council on Forensic Engineering (TCFE), is a member of that Council’s Executive Committee, and is the past Chairman of TCFE's Committee on Practices to Reduce Failures. Mr. Thater is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and has testified as an expert witness in the field of structural engineering before the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Mr. Thater is an author of numerous scientific papers, magazine articles, engineering textbook chapters, and countless engineering reports. He has lectured across the United States and internationally on such topics as the World Trade Center collapses, bridge collapses, and on the construction and analysis of the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
Sign up here for my free Newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/vwubH to get periodic emails with special offers and discounts on Glenn G. Thater's books.
BOOKS BY GLENN G. THATER
THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
GATEWAY TO NIFLEHEIM
THE FALLEN ANGLE
KNIGHT ETERNAL
DWELLERS OF THE DEEP
VOLUME 5+ forthcoming
THE HERO AND THE FIEND
(A novelette set in the Harbinger of Doom universe)
THE GATEWAY
(A novella length version of Gateway to Nifleheim)
HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines Gateway to Nifleheim and The Fallen Angle into a single volume)
For more than twenty-five years, Glenn G. Thater has written works of fiction and historical fiction that focus on the genres of epic fantasy and sword and sorcery. His published works of fiction include the first four volumes of the Harbinger of Doom saga: Gateway to Nifleheim, The Fallen Angle, Knight Eternal, and Dwellers of the Deep; the novella, The Gateway; and the novelette, The Hero and the Fiend.
Mr. Thater holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with concentrations in Astronomy and Religious Studies, and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering. He has undertaken advanced graduate study in Classical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Astrophysics, and is a practicing licensed professional engineer specializing in the multidisciplinary alteration and remediation of buildings, and the forensic investigation of building failures and other disasters.
Mr. Thater has investigated failures and collapses of numerous structures around the United States and internationally. Since 1998, he has served on the American Society of Civil Engineers' Technical Council on Forensic Engineering (TCFE), is a member of that Council’s Executive Committee, and is the past Chairman of TCFE's Committee on Practices to Reduce Failures. Mr. Thater is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and has testified as an expert witness in the field of structural engineering before the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Mr. Thater is an author of numerous scientific papers, magazine articles, engineering textbook chapters, and countless engineering reports. He has lectured across the United States and internationally on such topics as the World Trade Center collapses, bridge collapses, and on the construction and analysis of the dome of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
Sign up here for my free Newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/vwubH to get periodic emails with special offers and discounts on Glenn G. Thater's books.
BOOKS BY GLENN G. THATER
THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
GATEWAY TO NIFLEHEIM
THE FALLEN ANGLE
KNIGHT ETERNAL
DWELLERS OF THE DEEP
VOLUME 5+ forthcoming
THE HERO AND THE FIEND
(A novelette set in the Harbinger of Doom universe)
THE GATEWAY
(A novella length version of Gateway to Nifleheim)
HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines Gateway to Nifleheim and The Fallen Angle into a single volume)
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December 18, 2011
Once again, Glenn G. Thater managed to take my breath away with his latest installment in the Harbinger of Doom series. The visuals were breathtaking, the battles were detailed, and I am impressed by his ability to portray the associated monsters and scenarios.
I also want to thank Glenn for being incredibly generous with providing me with a coupon to download this book for free. His kindness is one to remember.
I also want to thank Glenn for being incredibly generous with providing me with a coupon to download this book for free. His kindness is one to remember.
December 27, 2011
I have read each book in the series and each book keeps getting better. As the story develops and the plot takes its various twist Glenn continues to weave an exciting tale that you can't wait to see what happens next. The action is non-stop and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
This is a great book and part of a great series. I can't wait for the the next one. I highly recommend this book.
This is a great book and part of a great series. I can't wait for the the next one. I highly recommend this book.
January 29, 2012
In this forth volume of the “Harbinger of Doom” series, Glenn Thater has taken his tale to new heights. This book is filled with non stop adventure, epic battles, evil creatures, and invincible demons. These are well rounded out with a healthy dose of intrigue and deception. This series is a must read for those who like their fantasy epic and powerful and this book is the best so far.
August 3, 2015
"What? What if Theta comes? What do we do then?"
"Pee ourselves, pray he slips on it and cracks his rotten head. Now be quiet."
Well, I read the first three in this series for free and I was hooked. I was going to buy this one. But as it turns out, my husband also read the first three books and beat me to buying the next three in the series. I kind of feel betrayed because now he is on book seven, which means that he already knows more than I do! This will just not do.
I'm going to start with the cons...mainly because there are not many.
Thater still enjoyes his lengthy descriptions, especially of what Thetan is wearing--which you already know, because it's been told many times before. Mild annoyance, very mild, and an annoyance I will tolerate, because this shit it worth it.
Too. Yes, too. "He had too!" It's to. He had to. And it wasn't just a one time slip up, every time someone "had to," it was "had too." Every time. And I think there were a few missing words, but actually, I can only recall one. So, in the grand scheme of things, that's really not that bad.
And the other con? My husband beat me to the rest of these books, and that is clearly Thater's fault, because he obviously writes so well, everyone that reads these books are compelled to read further.
No book is perfect, and I had to point out the flaws. It might have upset the balance of the universe had I not, and I'm just not willing to risk it.
So on to the good stuff.
I must make it clear that Thater is a genius. A fucking genius. Now, hear me out. How many different angles and agendas are running through this series? I am losing count. But, they all make some kind of sense, they are all connected in ways that also make sense. The political aspects are done so well, with so much wisdom, it may as well be taking place today--which sadly, it actually is, so take heed to what he's saying.
Thater knows how to connect to his audience. And if it isn't accomplished through one way, he has several other ways to ensnare you. And it just so happenes that every way he tries seems to work on me. It must be some kind of magic. It's just not natural.
This would be the first series I have read where there wasn't a main character, that had me so engrossed and attached to every one, good or bad, especially since there's no way to know which side is actually evil, and the true attachment is actually to the story. No one has accomplished that with me. No one. I can't really relate to any of the characters, now that I actually think about it--but I don't even care about that. It's so unusual for me. I like to anchor myself to a character, feel their emotions. But oddly enough, I do not miss that connection in these books. It's amazing. Really, it speaks volumes to Thater's writing ability. I just don't even have the words.
There is so much going on, everything is so intricate, and there is so much obscurity that my head is spinning. Thater makes you think. And not just ponder what life really means, or whether there is a higher power out there, but he makes you question every character, everyone's motive, what the endgame is. I can't say that I have ever truly been this engaged in a read.
It's just fantastic.
5 Stars. And I really don't think that's enough. But I will be reading the rest. Absolutely.
For those of you who have not read any of this series, if you're not satisfied with the first book, read the second one anyway. Do it! The first one just lays down the roads for the rest of the series, so it is very important to read it, but definitely give the second book a chance before you move on from this series. I'd be floored if you regretted it.
"Pee ourselves, pray he slips on it and cracks his rotten head. Now be quiet."
Well, I read the first three in this series for free and I was hooked. I was going to buy this one. But as it turns out, my husband also read the first three books and beat me to buying the next three in the series. I kind of feel betrayed because now he is on book seven, which means that he already knows more than I do! This will just not do.
I'm going to start with the cons...mainly because there are not many.
Thater still enjoyes his lengthy descriptions, especially of what Thetan is wearing--which you already know, because it's been told many times before. Mild annoyance, very mild, and an annoyance I will tolerate, because this shit it worth it.
Too. Yes, too. "He had too!" It's to. He had to. And it wasn't just a one time slip up, every time someone "had to," it was "had too." Every time. And I think there were a few missing words, but actually, I can only recall one. So, in the grand scheme of things, that's really not that bad.
And the other con? My husband beat me to the rest of these books, and that is clearly Thater's fault, because he obviously writes so well, everyone that reads these books are compelled to read further.
No book is perfect, and I had to point out the flaws. It might have upset the balance of the universe had I not, and I'm just not willing to risk it.
So on to the good stuff.
I must make it clear that Thater is a genius. A fucking genius. Now, hear me out. How many different angles and agendas are running through this series? I am losing count. But, they all make some kind of sense, they are all connected in ways that also make sense. The political aspects are done so well, with so much wisdom, it may as well be taking place today--which sadly, it actually is, so take heed to what he's saying.
Thater knows how to connect to his audience. And if it isn't accomplished through one way, he has several other ways to ensnare you. And it just so happenes that every way he tries seems to work on me. It must be some kind of magic. It's just not natural.
This would be the first series I have read where there wasn't a main character, that had me so engrossed and attached to every one, good or bad, especially since there's no way to know which side is actually evil, and the true attachment is actually to the story. No one has accomplished that with me. No one. I can't really relate to any of the characters, now that I actually think about it--but I don't even care about that. It's so unusual for me. I like to anchor myself to a character, feel their emotions. But oddly enough, I do not miss that connection in these books. It's amazing. Really, it speaks volumes to Thater's writing ability. I just don't even have the words.
There is so much going on, everything is so intricate, and there is so much obscurity that my head is spinning. Thater makes you think. And not just ponder what life really means, or whether there is a higher power out there, but he makes you question every character, everyone's motive, what the endgame is. I can't say that I have ever truly been this engaged in a read.
It's just fantastic.
5 Stars. And I really don't think that's enough. But I will be reading the rest. Absolutely.
For those of you who have not read any of this series, if you're not satisfied with the first book, read the second one anyway. Do it! The first one just lays down the roads for the rest of the series, so it is very important to read it, but definitely give the second book a chance before you move on from this series. I'd be floored if you regretted it.
May 15, 2015
This is a great tale with a few interesting details
Like the wizard that chews tobacco and a Gnome that says dagnabbit
Like the wizard that chews tobacco and a Gnome that says dagnabbit
June 19, 2023
I am following this series because I like it. I think there is a subtle humor in it. Lots of gore and fighting monsters. Goes on like a soap opera with no ending in sight. Maybe when everybody is dead?
January 2, 2019
Gripping!
Can’t put it down! Each book flows right into the next. On to the 5th one! Wonderful story and world.
Can’t put it down! Each book flows right into the next. On to the 5th one! Wonderful story and world.
April 19, 2019
Meh
I was being generous with three stars. Too much skipping around between varied plots and little advancement tho the story. Frankly book 4 was a nothing read.
I was being generous with three stars. Too much skipping around between varied plots and little advancement tho the story. Frankly book 4 was a nothing read.
April 18, 2020
Interesting series. Looking forward to next one.
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