Loki's Gambit

by C. Gockel

The USA TODAY bestselling series starring Loki, Norse God of Mischief.
2642 pages of magical mayhem.

Sometimes the hero is the wrong guy at the right time.

When Amy Lewis prays for help, Loki Norse God of Mischief and Chaos isn't the savior she has in mind. Loki can't resist Amy's summons, but he can insist she help him outwit Odin, ruler of the Nine Realms.

Can Amy trust a so-called God of Mischief? Can Loki even trust himself? There's a powerful evil calling him--stronger than Odin, bent on destroying Earth and all the realms.

Chaos might be humanity's only hope.

The I Bring the Fire series is perfect for fans of the Dresden Files and American Gods, and anyone who believes mischief and chaos have their own redeeming qualities.

This set contains:

Wolves I Bring the Fire Book 1
Monsters I Bring the Fire Book 2
Chaos I Bring the Fire Book 3
In the Balance: An I Bring the Fire Novella
Fates I Bring the Fire Book 4
The Slip: An I Bring the Fire Short Story
Warriors I Bring the Fire Book 5
Ragnarok I Bring the Fire Book 6
The Fire Bringers: An I Bring the Fire Short Story
Someday My Count Will Come: An I Bring the Fire Short Story


What Readers are Saying:

"This will burn you heart, make you laugh, and keep you up with excitement"

"Addicting to read ... After finishing all the books, I went back and re read they again"

"... one of the most compelling series of books I have ever read, the author does a fantastic job of bringing Norse mythology into modern times."

"The characters jump off the page, and the writer has made Loki in particular into a deeper character than I ever imagined the mythological god could be. "

"I love Norse mythology, and I love the way Ms Gockel has handled the myths AND brought them to life here in the present."

"Roller-coaster of action and emotions, not a dull moment ..."

"What a rip-roaring enthralling story! Every creation myth imaginable shows its face in this impressive saga of Order versus Chaos, epitomized by Odin and Loki."

Genres: Fantasy

2390 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2019

About the author

C. Gockel got her start writing fanfiction, and she is not ashamed! Much. She received emails, messages and reviews from her fans telling her she should 'do this professionally'. She didn't; because she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband's nagging wore her down: "You could be the next '50 Shades of Gray' and I could retire!" Unfortunately, the author isn't much for writing smut. She is sad about this; she'd love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.

At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.

Ms. Gockel loves to hear from readers. She can be reached by email at: cgockel.publishing at gmail.com

Her Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/CGockelWrites

Reviews

[Michelle Fritz PA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging!! Riveting!! Action Packed!!! Sentimental and Sensational!!! This series is ah-mazing!! It's one of my forever favorites!!! One surprise after another awaits you!!! Loki is totally my book boyfriend 💗💗💗 If you love Norse Mythology, Thor, Loki or anything having to do with this universe, this was written just for you!! This is a series that I could not stop reading!! I was captivated and read each book within 2 weeks which was pretty impressive for me! I loved getting to know the thoughts and feelings and the drive behind these stunning characters! Not only was I throughly entertained, but I still remember this series fondly. I can vividly recall the parts that made me laugh, the parts that broke me and the parts that got my pulse racing!! This is a memorable series that stays with you long after you've read those last few words!! Ms. Gockel under took such a huge task when she wrote this and she delivered one beautifully addicting world!! You simply have to dive in!!! This is your favorite gods like you've never imagined them before... Loki will absolutely make you melt!! 💘💘💘

[Jan Niblock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loki’s Gambit
This series of books are really well worth reading and rereading. I gave a brief review of each story and I highly recommend that you read them in order or you will miss a lot of things. They build on each other as the characters develop more with each story. But you can put them down as they all have an ending if you wish to stop, but I doubt that you will.

Wolves
Even if you do not know a lot about Norse Mythology, you will be able to relate to the mythology parts of the story. I often felt like Amy when Loki talked about Norse gods.
From the moment, I started reading I was captured by the storyline. Often you get a book because it sounds good in the write up or review and you just cannot get into it. Not this book, from page 1, I was totally enthralled and wanting to know what is going to happen next. I really enjoyed how the author developed the relationship between Loki and Amy. Beatrice was a very nice touch to the story, she kept the plot alive and filled in a lot of the gaps for both Amy and the reader, very nice touch.

Monsters
The continuation of the Amy and Loki story is full of adventure and suspense. You are not sure if you like Loki or not and there are times, it is both. I found myself wanting to know what is going to happen next and the author does a great job of keeping the reader engaged. I found myself routing for Loki to be the good guy, especially for Amy. But the author keeps you in the dark, there is so much mystery around Loki even with the glimpses of his life, you are still left wondering.
The characters are well developed and I found myself disliking Jameson and wondering if there is more to him than meets the eye. He is just too obsessed with capturing Loki. Who is the mysterious Big Boss, Prometheus, and what connection does he have with Loki? What does Amy have to do with Loki’s higher purpose and what does Steve have to do with Odin’s higher purpose? Also, Beatrice seems to know something but exactly what that is remains a mystery. Especially now that she has slipped into what appears to be dementia. Who and exactly what is Cera is another huge mystery that keeps the readers wondering if she good or evil.

Chaos
Wow, is all I can say. I started this book wanting to know what is going to happen next to Amy and Loki because Part II hooked me. The ending was amazing and I was really taken by surprise by how this part ended. What is nice is that if one wants to stop reading this series, you could stop here.
The characters of Amy and Loki are so well developed that they felt like real people. The fact that they are not permitted to have more than a fleeting taste of happiness saddens me. I am hoping that this will change in the upcoming books. I liked Beatrice and Steve because they added that much needed sanity to the insanity that always travels with chaos. This book was named correctly, because there certainly was a lot of chaos throughout the story.

In The Balance
This story will give you more insight into Amy's mind and her strengths. Also, you see the different personalities of Loki and what makes him Loki. The Author says in the beginning that this novella is a story that needed to be written and I totally agree. It really shows more of Amy and Loki’s relationship and it showed how Amy copes with their relationship. I am very glad it was written because it certainly filled in some blanks in my head. One of the best lines was at almost the end when Amy comes to the realization of where she is and who she is dealing with (sorry to be more specific would entail a spoiler and I don’t want to do that). What I really liked was there were hints about things to come, nothing obvious but very subtle hints if you are paying attention.

Fates
This book moves so fast and the adventures that Amy and Bodhi are having and they are doing them together. I really like seeing them work together but I could not believe how many situations that they end up in throughout the story. But I really enjoyed seeing how they were able to resolve each and every one of them. What is a very nice play from the author is the way Bodhi and Amy are both almost touching on the truth but it seems to slip away at the last minute. This keeps the story very interesting. The many other universes that co-exist at the same time concept has always intrigued me.
I really like the character of Amy, she is so smart, strong, and resourceful but still so unsure of herself. She has no clue that she is a beautiful person. Her personality keeps me drawn to her in a way that I find myself cheering for her and hoping that she finds that love she wants. Bodhi has a similar insecurity streak and that is what makes him very charming. But I am probably as frustrated as they are and those dangling endings are almost as bad as a cliffhanger. I hope the next book comes out soon. I really want to know if Loki is going to be found and when or if he is found, what is his fate.

The Slip
This side story is special because you get to meet one of Loki’s children, Sleipnir, an eight-legged horse. And the story is from his point of view. Sleipnir has been under the spell of a magic bridle thus he is just a common horse and not the intelligent being he truly is. I love how his story unfolds and it fits into the I Bring the Fire series perfectly.

Warriors
I just finished this part of the series and it is certainly named correctly. There is a lot of battles going on mostly physical but some internal and emotional. This book of the series is setting up the reader for what will happen next. There were a lot of questions coming into this part and now there are so many more. There are only hints of what will happen to Amy, Bodhi and Steve, as well as, the supporting cast of characters.

Ragnarok
The entire “I Bring Fire Series” is a true classic ending with Ragnarok. This book from the series pulls together all of the pieces of a great story merging the classic myths with urban fantasy. It is crafted in a way that keeps you reading and even going back to re-read the series.
The trinity has always been an important part of mythology and religion. It is found everywhere and changes with the times. New religions took trinities from paganism and changed it to fit their view. Ms. Grockel is doing exactly the same thing in this series and you find out exactly who the new trinity is in Ragnarok. Even though you think you know, what you don’t know is how they changed in the new worldview.
Bodhi and Amy are trying to find their way in the craziest situations. I love how they discover who they are and how they will continue in their new world. I enjoy the humor that is embedded in the story, especially from Bodhi. He has a rare gift of saying things that often makes you laugh or at the very least, smile.
Ragnarok answers the questions set out in the previous books and the answers are not what you thought or expected. You see how loyalty, friendship, love, truth, and family all come together. Even though this part does have a suitable ending, there is still a lot of stories that can be told.

The Fire Bringers
This story takes place in the future and I love what the author did with it. The neat twist on evolution was very creative. Bodhi, Amy and Steve are now in the far future so you find out some of what they have been up to in the 300 some years since that they became the new trinity. It answers some of the questions you might have thought of when you finished Ragnarok.

Someday My Count Will Come
I loved the story which flowed very nicely. Dare is very interesting and I like that he comes off as a weak Elf and can hide that so well. The meeting with Loki was interesting, love the fact that there is a tie in to "I Bring The Fire" series. Of course, if one had not read that series, they probably wouldn't even give that a thought.
It is interesting that Dare has such a human quality about him even though he is a Dark Elf. Penny is awesome and she really adds a lot to the story. She is so strong and yet her strength is overlooked. I really enjoy the character of Dare, he is complex and makes stories about him so much more than just a vampire story.

[John Mcwilliams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an awesome read

I loved the way things kept changing book to book but following the same path. All new and interesting people to hold your attention.
Nothing like a roller-coaster ride with the gods.
Thank you for another wonderful book C. Gockel

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Read it 3 times so far.

[Catherine Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes a bit of a slog but worth it. Much more accurate to the myths than the Marvel Universe.

[JenHentz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action & Mayhem

I really like reading about Loki and all his antics - also I like Dare’s character- he is an honest person - quite enjoyed these books

[Stan Hutchings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just read the reviews in Amazon by Julie Blaskie and Jan Niblock. They do an excellent job. I don't need to repeat their words, so I'll just add a few comments.
There is a very useful Appendix at the end of the books; it lists the Nine Realms, Human Characters and Their Organizations, and So-called Gods and Others. It's a useful reference to keep track of who's who. There are MANY characters in the books.
This is an amazing series, with a unique take on the Scandinanian mythology that is blended nicely with Hindu mythology and pays tribute to many other of earth's myths. You'll recognize Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer, the primary trinity. Another mentioned in "The Fire Bringers" is Durga, Google her - it would be interesting to follow her into adulthood.
The series is almost non-stop action and adventure that takes place over the Nine Realms of Norse mythology, and over several centuries. Most of the action takes place over just a few years in our 21st Century. There is a Tenth Realm that becomes the highlight of "The Fire Bringers". Plan to binge read it so you can keep the characters and the plot straight; but try to allow for breaks to relieve the tension that builds from the intense action.

[Jayne Ingram-Shover · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a collection of Norse mythology based novels,novellas.and short stories by C. Gockel, all.of which have been published.previously as individual works as it is really nice to have these all collected in one place together and for a great low price. The 6 novels and one novella that make up the I Being the Fire series are in my opinion, the best fiction based on Norse mythology ever written; they are about the god of hair Loki and his adventures in modern day Chicago, where he has ended up after a violent altercation in Asgard between Odin and Loki's sons. He meets Amy, a young veterinary school student who lives with her grandmother and the deity and she progress from friends to lovers over the series. I won't spoil any of the suspense-filled plot but the action moves across the nine realms, from Asgard to Alfheim, home of the elves to Nornheim and frozen Jotunheim and from the past to the future and features endearing characters, both human and not. The stories are full of humour and also x heady mix of science and folklore in brilliant balance by amazingly clever, intelligent and talented author. Perfect for any fan of paranormal romance, science fiction or urban fantasy.

[Olivia Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put it down

I started this series because an author I was following just finished her series. I needed something and I've always loved Norse mythology including Loki. I mean, what person isn't fascinated by Chaos? Okay, seriously I have not been able to put this series down. When I'm not reading it (i.e. working, eating, sleeping) I'm imagining the next possibilities. The world sucks you in and won't let go. I've bawled my eyes out, laughed(more like cackling),..these characters become part of you and it's absolutely amazing. Truly a great read worth every minute. If this series ever goes on paperback I'll be buying it for all my friends.

[Jenny Schultz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating not sure

You know I like the semi intellect sort of bent. But the further I read it's getting into, I'm at the part were she a B are talking about sex and conquests. It's devveping into a real perversion which is true. The Odin you created is amoral a absolute sadist, or more. Abusive. Loki while he had his moments he was mentally and social abused and ostracized. K like but but don't want to get into these weird seeing how bad society and people can be. I don't want to focus on that. So until this point. I enjoyed your book. Thank you well done

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful collection of the series - whether you take a break after reading each novel or binge-read one right after the other. Loki is a multi-dimensional character (in more ways than one!) who can be loved, feared or pitied - sometimes in quick succession while Amy Lewis is a terrific MC who grows into her abilities while retaining her core values.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am glad I have read the box set but I have to admit it has taken me while. Overall I loved the story. Some parts I really loved, some not so much but ymmv..

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories were awesome. I really appreciated that there wasn't a lot of back telling from one part to the next; they were smooth transitions as though you were reading one very long book.