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The Harbinger of Doom Saga #3
Knight Eternal
Lord Angle Theta, Claradon Eotrus, and Ob the gnome battle fanatical monks, deadly bounty hunters, and otherworldly fiends whose slightest touch is death, in their relentless pursuit of Korrgonn, Lord of Chaos. Meanwhile, Korrgonn stops at nothing to acquire the fabled Orb of Wisdom, that ancient talisman that can return Azathoth and his kingdom to Midgaard. But the fate of the world turns when Claradon faces DeBoors, the ancient sword-master who has sworn to slay him.
250 pages, ebook
First published October 16, 2009
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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.
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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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May 13, 2010
Pure Excellence in the Fantasy Genre
The author, Glenn G. Thater, wrote this story based on 1200-year old documents about an enigmatic character, Lord Angle Theta, and his epic journeys and battles. There is even evidence dating all the way back to 2600 B.C. that speaks to the Angle Theta lore. The author has updated this lost tale into the fantasy novel Knight Eternal. It is a battle of good vs. evil in a time of gnomes, elves & knights, and sword & sorcery. Terrible evil has befallen a vast land, creeping into places everywhere - seen and unseen - and corrupting countless people. A cadre of souls sets out to save a comrade after a merciless attack, restore justice and stability, and exact revenge.
Like his first book, Harbinger of Doom (made up of two stories - The Gateway & The Fallen Angle), this is, in my opinion, truly excellent fantasy literature. Many of the themes will be be familiar to fans of the fantasy genre, but it's possible that's because the ancient lore these books are derived from predates many other fantasy stories. Perhaps the intriguing and highly entertaining stories of the intensely mysterious and powerful Angle Theta were amongst of the original sources of inspiration for these later tales. It is obvious to me the appeal of these tales and why they lived on.
I am not exaggerating when I say that excellence is in every part of this book - from the dialogue, the settings, the pacing, the plot, to the overall feel of the story. There is not one word that is extraneous or out of place, there is never any place where I wish there had been more description, or better description, better flow, or more excitement. The characters are all clearly drawn out with palpable presences and personalities - my two faves are Ob the Gnome, and Lord Angle Theta, who continuously simmers with nearly unmatched power, danger, and deep mystery. The dialogue is crisp & witty, humorous at times, and always meaningful. The stakes are high and the journey is wild and unpredictable. The story is perfectly put together and, I think, should be read by every fan of the fantasy genre - I mean this all sincerely. It is a classic in the making.
***Possible spoiler alerts - next paragraph only***
What is really surprising & completely refreshing is that near the end of the book, the story is switched over to the bad guys' point of view, and absolutely everything is upended. The reader is then left questioning if they have it backwards, maybe those are actually the good guys (though ultimately, everyone does bad things, no one is blame-free, but everything seems to have solid motivations). This sets this book (and its predecessors) apart from many other fantasy stories. It is revelatory, and so incredibly well done, I am enthralled by it. I am not sure who the good guys are, plus there are many shades of grey, and what an agonizing treat for the reader that is. The possibilities this leaves are so tantalizing that I have never wanted to read a sequel so bad. Ever!
***End spoiler alerts***
One thing is important to mention - the story ends suddenly, very suddenly. It really is the first half of a full story. I didn't realize this about the book, there were pages left, but they turned out to be the glossary, so it caught me by surprise. I dearly hope the next instalment will be released post haste!
To wrap it up, Knight Eternal is brilliant storytelling in every possible way. So much so, that I want to read every single tale about Angle Theta that has ever existed. Highly recommended!
Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS
The author, Glenn G. Thater, wrote this story based on 1200-year old documents about an enigmatic character, Lord Angle Theta, and his epic journeys and battles. There is even evidence dating all the way back to 2600 B.C. that speaks to the Angle Theta lore. The author has updated this lost tale into the fantasy novel Knight Eternal. It is a battle of good vs. evil in a time of gnomes, elves & knights, and sword & sorcery. Terrible evil has befallen a vast land, creeping into places everywhere - seen and unseen - and corrupting countless people. A cadre of souls sets out to save a comrade after a merciless attack, restore justice and stability, and exact revenge.
Like his first book, Harbinger of Doom (made up of two stories - The Gateway & The Fallen Angle), this is, in my opinion, truly excellent fantasy literature. Many of the themes will be be familiar to fans of the fantasy genre, but it's possible that's because the ancient lore these books are derived from predates many other fantasy stories. Perhaps the intriguing and highly entertaining stories of the intensely mysterious and powerful Angle Theta were amongst of the original sources of inspiration for these later tales. It is obvious to me the appeal of these tales and why they lived on.
I am not exaggerating when I say that excellence is in every part of this book - from the dialogue, the settings, the pacing, the plot, to the overall feel of the story. There is not one word that is extraneous or out of place, there is never any place where I wish there had been more description, or better description, better flow, or more excitement. The characters are all clearly drawn out with palpable presences and personalities - my two faves are Ob the Gnome, and Lord Angle Theta, who continuously simmers with nearly unmatched power, danger, and deep mystery. The dialogue is crisp & witty, humorous at times, and always meaningful. The stakes are high and the journey is wild and unpredictable. The story is perfectly put together and, I think, should be read by every fan of the fantasy genre - I mean this all sincerely. It is a classic in the making.
***Possible spoiler alerts - next paragraph only***
What is really surprising & completely refreshing is that near the end of the book, the story is switched over to the bad guys' point of view, and absolutely everything is upended. The reader is then left questioning if they have it backwards, maybe those are actually the good guys (though ultimately, everyone does bad things, no one is blame-free, but everything seems to have solid motivations). This sets this book (and its predecessors) apart from many other fantasy stories. It is revelatory, and so incredibly well done, I am enthralled by it. I am not sure who the good guys are, plus there are many shades of grey, and what an agonizing treat for the reader that is. The possibilities this leaves are so tantalizing that I have never wanted to read a sequel so bad. Ever!
***End spoiler alerts***
One thing is important to mention - the story ends suddenly, very suddenly. It really is the first half of a full story. I didn't realize this about the book, there were pages left, but they turned out to be the glossary, so it caught me by surprise. I dearly hope the next instalment will be released post haste!
To wrap it up, Knight Eternal is brilliant storytelling in every possible way. So much so, that I want to read every single tale about Angle Theta that has ever existed. Highly recommended!
Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS
June 14, 2011
I enjoyed reading this tale of eternal beings, lost civilizations, and decaying worlds from ages lost in the sands of time. This is the third book in the Harbinger of Doom series. It picks up where the second book ended, with Theta and his band on a quest to prevent the return of the ultimate evil to our world. It is a well written fast paced story that will keep you on your seat.
While the author is known for not adding "fluff" to his descriptions and stories, he makes sure that there is more than enough detail to paint a good picture of the world they live in. My only compalint is the lenght of the book, while this is about twice the size of either the first or second book, I had wished it was longer, especially upon reaching the ending which left me with a feeling the story should not have ended there. I look forward to the authors next book.
While the author is known for not adding "fluff" to his descriptions and stories, he makes sure that there is more than enough detail to paint a good picture of the world they live in. My only compalint is the lenght of the book, while this is about twice the size of either the first or second book, I had wished it was longer, especially upon reaching the ending which left me with a feeling the story should not have ended there. I look forward to the authors next book.
May 30, 2015
I'm not entirely sure when I became so invested in this story, but invested I am. And such a cliffhanger!
So, I now need to buy the next in the series, and I will because I am hooked.
I am more invested in the story than I am the characters, but slowly, they are all growing on me anyway. And I suppose that speaks to Thater's growing writing style.
Still there are many long winded descriptions of things I really just don't care about, which I have little choice but to skim if I want to stay in the zone, so again, this was not a five star read for me. But I was still ensnared.
I really enjoyed the take on good/evil. I've never read anything like it.
All in all, the first three books, that came together as one for free on Amazon, were good together. I probably wouldn't have read past the first one had they not come combined, so I'm glad they did.
So, I now need to buy the next in the series, and I will because I am hooked.
I am more invested in the story than I am the characters, but slowly, they are all growing on me anyway. And I suppose that speaks to Thater's growing writing style.
Still there are many long winded descriptions of things I really just don't care about, which I have little choice but to skim if I want to stay in the zone, so again, this was not a five star read for me. But I was still ensnared.
I really enjoyed the take on good/evil. I've never read anything like it.
All in all, the first three books, that came together as one for free on Amazon, were good together. I probably wouldn't have read past the first one had they not come combined, so I'm glad they did.
July 27, 2011
Glenn G Thater has done it to me again. I was reading along, totaly entralled by the story when I turned the page an the book ended. Damn You Glenn.
This was the best book of the three of The Harbinger of Doom Saga and they were all excellent reads. Once you start one you can not put it down. Knight Eternal was so captivating that I literally dreamed about the story last night.
The entire series is an excellent read and I highly recommend it for both Adults and YA who like fast action adventure series that is easy to follow and read. I can't wait for the next installment.
This was the best book of the three of The Harbinger of Doom Saga and they were all excellent reads. Once you start one you can not put it down. Knight Eternal was so captivating that I literally dreamed about the story last night.
The entire series is an excellent read and I highly recommend it for both Adults and YA who like fast action adventure series that is easy to follow and read. I can't wait for the next installment.
June 24, 2011
I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this book nor this series. All three novels were extremely enjoyable and the characterization is simply amazing. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Epic Fantasy.
I can't wait for the forth novel!
I can't wait for the forth novel!
September 10, 2014
Theater reminds me of a young Robert Jordon. Lots of heroic acts, constant challenge on razors edge. Fun for the quest seeking reader, lots of plot twists to keep you turning pages.
December 14, 2017
Loved reading this 3rd book in the series, the tale gets more exciting with every book i read. This book takes the group of friends over the wide seas to the other side of the world seeking to catch up with the White Rose, the ship on which Korrgonn and the high priest and others of the league are travelling. On their way they are attacked by various things and they stop enroute to wherever facing many scary adventures and very often coming close to losing their lives. This was in my opinion the most enjoyable book in the first trilogy in the series. However the friends are nowhere near to catching up to the demon and now he has got hold of the orb too!!
November 24, 2017
As a section within a novel, this would be a decent - if shallow and rather didactic - read. As a complete work in and of itself ... well, it isn't one. Serial fiction is certainly a growing trend, and I'm OK with it, but I think that the individual "episodes" should still be satisfying in and of themselves: something this work does not achieve.
Plus, you know, the author finally introduces a couple of female characters and the first (and pretty much only) thing he tells us about them is how large their bosoms are.
The Harbinger of Doom will have to continue his quest without me.
Plus, you know, the author finally introduces a couple of female characters and the first (and pretty much only) thing he tells us about them is how large their bosoms are.
The Harbinger of Doom will have to continue his quest without me.
June 30, 2018
? Too much
For a story supposedly more than 2000 years old it reads more like a bad D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 'quest'. Even with 'modernised' language it seems unable to decide it's era. Fantasy is expected to be unrealistic but you need the 'plausible impossible' not jumping from 15th century to Victorian to 12th century then post industrial style. I don't think I will be reading any further episodes even if offered free like the ones I gathered and reviewed
For a story supposedly more than 2000 years old it reads more like a bad D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) 'quest'. Even with 'modernised' language it seems unable to decide it's era. Fantasy is expected to be unrealistic but you need the 'plausible impossible' not jumping from 15th century to Victorian to 12th century then post industrial style. I don't think I will be reading any further episodes even if offered free like the ones I gathered and reviewed
May 16, 2018
It's only book 3 of 10, but I'm done.
February 19, 2015
This was better than book two, slightly. Same basic problems with tying the hero to the Christian Satan. I don't care for the implication that Satan was right and that the all-powerful one God went crazy and killed people for no reason. I wish it would stick to the Norse ideas and get back to the elves and gnomes and some norse gods. We hear about Asgard but don't really see it or any Norse characters. Probably will stop this series. It is the end of my cheap try and I'm certainly not willing to pay more for such disappointing work.
November 15, 2016
These books just keep getting better and better. So far this is my favorite out of the series. I like how they are getting longer and more in depth with the characters. I also love how he has the plot twists that get your head spinning and you saying to yourself, "What?!!" They main character is someone that you really have trouble figuring out. Not to do any spoilers but I'm wondering if there isn't a twist there also. I will say this without ruining anything, the ending blew my mind! I couldn't believe he ended the book that way. Just a great read. Recommend it highly.
April 9, 2015
Stops abruptly, but still a good quick read.
July 14, 2016
I'm not a fan of fantasy fiction. Why did I ever start this one?????
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