What used to be Antarctica is no more. Shifted to the equator, the continent, now known as Antarktos, has thawed and bloomed. Endless ice has given way to lush tropical jungles, and all the people now living here are protected and led by Solomon Ull Vincent, the Last Hunter and King of Antarktos. My father. I’ve been told that all the creatures of Antarktos, exotic and untamed, howled at the moment of my birth. If that wasn’t intimidating enough, I’ve also been told that I was born to be a hunter, that the blood coursing through my veins destined me to fight mankind’s most ancient enemy—the Nephilim, half-human, half-demon monsters determined to exterminate humanity. My older sister, Aquila, thinks it all sounds glorious, but I don’t want it. Any of it. I prefer charcoals and a drawing pad to my Norse hammer. So I choose to ignore the stories. My heritage terrifies me. But when Aquila is kidnapped and dragged to the underworld to be broken and corrupted, our guardian, Zuh, is severely wounded and my father isn’t there to save them—I’m the only one who can. From the monster-filled caves beneath Antarktos to the halls of Valhalla, I must embrace my heritage, face the fears that hold me hostage and save my sister before she kills our father. To save my family, and Antarktos, I must become a hunter, or perhaps something more... My name is Norah Kainda Vincent, the Last Valkyrie. This is how my story begins. International bestselling author, Jeremy Robinson, is joined by his youngest co-author ever, Tori Paquette, as they delve into the dark and mysterious world of Antarktos, hailed as the “new continent of terror,” by New York Times bestselling author James Rollins. Praised by action-adventure and thriller greats such as Steve Berry, Jeff Long, Steve Alten, Stel Pavlou and Scott Sigler, the Antarktos Saga continues in The Last Valkyrie, uncovering dark secrets, sinister evils and the true strength of a young woman. Praise for The Antarktos Saga: "Jeremy Robinson is an original and exciting voice. Antarktos Rising has just the right blend of menace and normality--a tale full of intrigue, treachery, and a wealth of secrets. A good old-fashioned suspense story set in one of the most desolate places of earth. It fires on all cylinders in a smart, taut thrill." --Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author "An awesome journey into the beating heart of a legend. Jules Verne would be proud." --Stel Pavlou, international bestselling author of DECIPHER and GENE A fast-paced chiller that delves into new possibilities about our future...and past." --Steve Alten, New York Times bestselling author "How do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson. Antartkos combines history, science and myth about Antarctica to create a jaw-dropping concept so real it will have you Googling like mad to learn more after the story is finished." --Scott Sigler, New York Times bestselling author "...an enjoyable page-turner as survivors of a massive cataclysm vie for fertile territory. In the midst of all this excitement, recently thawed ancient beings provide an obstacle to the survival of the human race. Robinson throws in Biblical creatures -- the Nephilim -- and an adequate smattering of historical references to make this apocalyptic disaster thriller an entertaining and engaging read..." --Tampa Bay Newspapers I get a lot of requests for sequels for all my novels and series, but one stands out above the rest: The Last Hunter/Antarktos Universe. I have resisted for a long time, because I felt my time with Solomon (other than his recent appearance in Project Legion ) had come to a very satisfying closure. That said, when it came time to put out The Last Hunter Collected Edition , I included a short story featuring Solomon's daughters, Aquila and Norah. I'm very excited for my readers to return to Antarktos, and to introduce them to Tori's writing. If you enjoy your trip to Antarktos, please post a review on Amazon or Goodreads when you're done. Every one helps a lot! Thank you! --Jeremy Robinson Jeremy Robinson is the international bestselling author of over fifty novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731 , and SecondWorld , as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis , the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He's known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at bewareofmonsters.com. Tori Paquette wrote her first novella when she was thirteen. (No surprise here, but it was a romance story about a princess.) Since then, she has written in as many cap