Of Ice & Magic: An Epic Fantasy Novella

by Hugh B. Long

Epic Fantasy From a land of ice and fire comes a tale of Vikings and Magic Magic still lurks in the dark corners of the world. At the ends of the Earth in an ancient land of ice and fire, the last remaining life-forger plies his trade, crafting legendary living-blades for those few Viking nobles who can afford them. Betrayed and on the run, Fornulf and his family must enlist forgotten allies and forge new alliances to rid their homeland of evil. To defeat the usurper king and save his people, Fornulf is forced to make a choice no man should have to. Filled with magic, betrayal, heartache, and courage, "Of Ice & Magic" defines Epic Fantasy * A Novella (19,300 words) Although Of Ice & Magic is Fantasy, the tale is firmly rooted in history and combines a detailed historical setting--medieval Iceland--with Norse Mythology and Viking supernatural beliefs. In this epic tale you'll find examples of Magic which the Vikings believed in and Science Fiction & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy, Myths & Legends, Norse & Viking, Myths & Legend Fantasy Books, fantasy books best sellers, fantasy books, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Book, Historical Fantasy Adventure, Vikings historical fiction, Sword & Sorcery Fantasy

88 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2015

About the author

Hugh B. Long is an Award Winning Canadian Journalist and Best Selling Author. He writes full time, and is passionate about Science Fiction and Fantasy rooted in Viking Mythology. He also writes Norse and Viking themed non-fiction under his pen name – Eoghan Odinsson.

Graduating from the University of Aberdeen‘s School of Engineering in Scotland with his Masters of Science degree, he subsequently taught for the University, and was a dissertation advisor for graduate students.

In addition to his academic background, Hugh also holds a Black Belt in Shito-Ryu Karate, a Brown Belt in Budoshin Ju-Jitsu, and was study group leader in D.C. for the Association of Renaissance Martial Arts. (Historical European Martial Arts). Hugh has taught Martial Arts in Canada and the USA.

Hugh recently returned from a 10 year stretch working in the Washington D.C. area, and is now back in his native Ottawa Valley where he lives with his wife, son and two dogs.

Hugh is a professional member of the Canadian Author’s Association