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The Scalussen Chronicles #3
To Kill A God
It will take everything to kill a god.
For the first time in decades, peace is almost within Emaneska’s grasp. With Loki in hiding and Scalussen finally left to its own devices, it is a time to flourish and grow. To put weapons aside and build homes instead.
But weapons like Farden and Mithrid only rust in peace, especially when there are enemies to be buried and questions to be answered.
While Mithrid dreams of an impending fire and her destiny hangs in question, Farden’s mind grows dangerous and desperate. Scalussen holds nothing but doubt. The gods ask the impossible, and Loki has found an ancient and terrifying shadow in the east that could rival Gunnir. A shadow that could be of Farden’s making.
Gambling everything, Mithrid must suffer her greatest test while Farden raises new allies from the dust and the farthest corners of the world. The battle to end all battles awaits, and this time there will be no second chances. There will be no surrender. There will be victory or there will be death for all.
Ragnarök is coming.
For the first time in decades, peace is almost within Emaneska’s grasp. With Loki in hiding and Scalussen finally left to its own devices, it is a time to flourish and grow. To put weapons aside and build homes instead.
But weapons like Farden and Mithrid only rust in peace, especially when there are enemies to be buried and questions to be answered.
While Mithrid dreams of an impending fire and her destiny hangs in question, Farden’s mind grows dangerous and desperate. Scalussen holds nothing but doubt. The gods ask the impossible, and Loki has found an ancient and terrifying shadow in the east that could rival Gunnir. A shadow that could be of Farden’s making.
Gambling everything, Mithrid must suffer her greatest test while Farden raises new allies from the dust and the farthest corners of the world. The battle to end all battles awaits, and this time there will be no second chances. There will be no surrender. There will be victory or there will be death for all.
Ragnarök is coming.
- GenresFantasy
779 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2024
About the author
Ben Galley
51 books861 followersBen Galley is a British author of dark and epic fantasy books who currently hails from Vancouver, Canada. Since publishing his debut Emaneska Series, Ben has released the award-winning weird western Scarlet Star Trilogy and standalone The Heart of Stone, the critically-acclaimed Chasing Graves Trilogy, and the new Scalussen Chronicles.
When he isn’t conjuring up strange new stories or arguing the finer points of magic systems and dragon anatomy, Ben explores the Canadian wilds, sips Scotch single malts, and snowboards very, very badly. One day he hopes to haunt an epic treehouse in the mountains.
Find all of Ben’s books or join his Discord and Patreon at: www.linktr.ee/bengalley
When he isn’t conjuring up strange new stories or arguing the finer points of magic systems and dragon anatomy, Ben explores the Canadian wilds, sips Scotch single malts, and snowboards very, very badly. One day he hopes to haunt an epic treehouse in the mountains.
Find all of Ben’s books or join his Discord and Patreon at: www.linktr.ee/bengalley
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December 3, 2024
An outstanding finale!
Having followed our tortured, wise, sometimes aggravating mage, Farden, from the first pages of The Written, to the last in To Kill A God, I feel his story was brought to a satisfying, yet bittersweet conclusion. I won’t lie, I shed a few tears.
Our cast of characters resume trying to rebuild after the cataclysmic upheaval of Loki’s attempt to wrest control of Emaneska from the denizens who inhabit it, and the gods who want nothing more than supreme control. His whispers are turning allies against The Forever King Farden, and his young Protégée Mithrid.
While Farden tries to rebuild Scalussen as New Scalussen, Mithrid struggles with her own personal demons. Her power almost consumed her and would have destroyed an entire city of people, without the intervention of Farden.
They need stronger, more powerful allies if they are going to survive the final war against the liar and trickster Loki. And where they find them is the real surprise.
But Loki has gathered a deadly ally, long thought to have been wiped out 1,000 years ago. And they desire nothing more than to wipe out humans, and rule in unfettered violence. The clash of these beasts of myth nearly wipes out everyone. Their magic is ancient, and their mastery of bow and sword are unmatched.
Read more in this epic conclusion to the world of Emaneska to find out what happens to Farden and his merry band of misfit allies. You won’t regret it! Except for maybe the lack of sleep you’ll have from not being able to stop reading. Thank you, Mr. Galley for creating such an unforgettable world!
Having followed our tortured, wise, sometimes aggravating mage, Farden, from the first pages of The Written, to the last in To Kill A God, I feel his story was brought to a satisfying, yet bittersweet conclusion. I won’t lie, I shed a few tears.
Our cast of characters resume trying to rebuild after the cataclysmic upheaval of Loki’s attempt to wrest control of Emaneska from the denizens who inhabit it, and the gods who want nothing more than supreme control. His whispers are turning allies against The Forever King Farden, and his young Protégée Mithrid.
While Farden tries to rebuild Scalussen as New Scalussen, Mithrid struggles with her own personal demons. Her power almost consumed her and would have destroyed an entire city of people, without the intervention of Farden.
They need stronger, more powerful allies if they are going to survive the final war against the liar and trickster Loki. And where they find them is the real surprise.
But Loki has gathered a deadly ally, long thought to have been wiped out 1,000 years ago. And they desire nothing more than to wipe out humans, and rule in unfettered violence. The clash of these beasts of myth nearly wipes out everyone. Their magic is ancient, and their mastery of bow and sword are unmatched.
Read more in this epic conclusion to the world of Emaneska to find out what happens to Farden and his merry band of misfit allies. You won’t regret it! Except for maybe the lack of sleep you’ll have from not being able to stop reading. Thank you, Mr. Galley for creating such an unforgettable world!
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September 26, 2026It will take everything to kill a god.For the first time in decades, peace is almost within Emaneska's grasp. With Loki in hiding and Scalussen finally left to its own devices, it is a time to flourish and grow. To put weapons aside and build homes instead.But weapons like Farden and Mithrid only rust in peace, especially when there are enemies to be buried and questions to be answered.While Mithrid dreams of an impending fire and her destiny hangs in question, Farden's mind grows dangerous and desperate. Scalussen holds nothing but doubt. The gods ask the impossible, and Loki has found an ancient and terrifying shadow in the east that could rival Gunnir. A shadow that could be of Farden's making.Gambling everything, Mithrid must suffer her greatest test while Farden raises new allies from the dust and the farthest corners of the world. The battle to end all battles awaits, and this time there will be no second chances. There will be no surrender. There will be victory or there will be death for all.Ragnarök is coming.
December 13, 2024
An end to an Era.
I was always drawn to Emaneska, so much so that I've wreread the series within a year of finishing it the first time. I savoured every day waiting for the release of To Kill a god and when it was 2 months before the release of this book I read Forever king and Heavy lies the crown back to back to get to this epic finale. When there's a >70 page chapter at the end you know it's an epic battle. This book was jam packed and written so smoothly. 5/5 I am so glad I finished Sclussean Chronicles but now I'm upset that after 2 years of waiting to start/complete this series I did it.
Thank you Ben Galley, you've did it after 14 years of Emaneska, you did it.
I was always drawn to Emaneska, so much so that I've wreread the series within a year of finishing it the first time. I savoured every day waiting for the release of To Kill a god and when it was 2 months before the release of this book I read Forever king and Heavy lies the crown back to back to get to this epic finale. When there's a >70 page chapter at the end you know it's an epic battle. This book was jam packed and written so smoothly. 5/5 I am so glad I finished Sclussean Chronicles but now I'm upset that after 2 years of waiting to start/complete this series I did it.
Thank you Ben Galley, you've did it after 14 years of Emaneska, you did it.
September 21, 2026
This was a good series but I found the ending of this to have been a bit of a let down. Loki is a god and how he was killed so easily just didn’t feel right, another thing that bothered me throughout was Farden and Mithrid thinking they knew what was best for everyone else just because they couldn’t handle the magic they wielded. All in all it was a great trilogy and even though I haven’t yet read the original books it didn’t hamper this story at all.
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May 28, 2025
What a ride. I did a re-read of the series before reading the final book, and I am so glad I did. Was sad for it to finish and say goodbye to my favourite mage. Thank you Ben for the journey, one of my favourite series, now I just need all the special editions!
December 31, 2025
So good and now I'm sad
I loved both Emaneska series and am a bit sad that the story has come to an end. The world building and character development was great and I was fully invested in Farden's journey. Can't wait for the next offering by Mr. Galley.
I loved both Emaneska series and am a bit sad that the story has come to an end. The world building and character development was great and I was fully invested in Farden's journey. Can't wait for the next offering by Mr. Galley.
April 30, 2025
Nothing short of spectacular! An amazing end to an amazing series. By far, my favorite series of all time! Thank you, Ben, for the incredible read!
September 4, 2025
"is that a magic?" is the best line in the book.
November 25, 2025
Oh that was one hell of a good fight!
February 26, 2026
I really enjoyed this entire series, and happily recommend it to everyone.
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