A throne in peril. A tragic betrayal. Two heirs struggling to save their land. The prophesied war engulfing the world... Bjorn, youngest heir to the Mad Jarl of Oakharrow, has always felt more at ease with a quill than a sword. Yet when calamity strikes his family, he draws a blade and leads a company of warriors into the cold mountains in pursuit of a mysterious foe. Though he seeks vengeance, an ancient power stirs within him, and the whispers of prophecy beckon him toward an ominous destiny... Aelthena, Bjorn's sister, was born with the aptitude to lead, and she's eager to prove it. But her society's rules for women, and her love for her brother, restrain her efforts to command. As she walks the fine line between ambition and virtue, enemies of mankind and myth rally against Oakharrow, and even her allies question her right to rule... The Runewar is rising—it begins with the fall of a throne. A harrowing tale of the struggle for power and the heroes rising above it, The Throne of Ice & Ash is Book 1 of the Norse high fantasy, coming of age series The Runewar Saga. Start reading this sweeping epic today. "If you like Vikings, You'll Love this Book!" - M.L. Spencer, author of Dragon Mage " Incredibly strong, extremely gripping, and impossible to put down." - Bookworm Blues "If you're a fan of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones, definitely check this out!" - Shandra, Amazon reviewer "Treachery, betrayal, medieval politics; giants, dragons, and other mythical beasts; and a bit of mysticism - seriously reminiscent of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" and has an equal chance of becoming a cult classic." - Craig, Amazon reviewer "Such a fantastic read that manages to achieve an air of originality among a myriad of recent Norse-inspired fantasy releases... I was thrilled and entertained beyond measure..." - Out of This World SFF Reviews "The perfect way to start a series and has left me hungry for the rest of The Runewar Saga..." - Beneath a Thousand Skies "If you have followed The Sword of Truth and liked it you will like this series." - Jill, Amazon reviewer "Ice giants + epic fantasy = glorious" - Marie, Amazon reviewer "If you're looking for an immersive fantasy story with a fresh feel even in a continually growing Norse inspired market... definitely give this one a try!" - Spells and Spaceships "Rosell is a shining star when it comes to his world creation and lore." - FanFiAddict "This is one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time!" - Linda, Amazon reviewer "Immediately captivated me with its lyrical imagery and deftly delicate delination of character." - Amazon review "I found it *really* hard to put down." - Christopher, Goodreads reviewer "Plenty of action, adventure, mystery, drama, intrigue, twists, turns, and more!" - Sharon, Amazon reviewer "Whatever you do, do not miss out on this saga." - Manie, Amazon reviewer A #1 International Best Seller! #1 in Historical Norse & Icelandic Fiction (US) - #1 in Norse & Icelandic Sagas (UK) Also an International Hot New Release! #1 in Classic Fantasy (US) - #1 in Historical Norse & Icelandic Fiction (US & UK) - #1 in Norse & Icelandic Sagas (UK) - #1 in Metaphysical Fantasy (UK) - #1 in Scandinavian Literature (Canada) - #1 in Celtic, English & Welsh Myths & Legends (Canada) The Throne of Ice & Ash has been a long time coming. It began seven years ago as my first try at a novel during my senior year at university. When the first fumbling attempts faltered, I shoved it into a digital drawer, never expecting to return. But return I did, again and again. It's hard to tell, but I would wager this book went through at least three total rewrites, and another five heavy revisions on top of that. To say it was grueling at times would be an understatement. I would have bowed under the pressure; in fact, I already had. By the time I picked up Throne to complete it, I'd begun publishing four other series. Yet something about the story, the world, and the characters never let me abandon it entirely. It was always there, tantalizing, beckoning me back. Yet it was my wife who finally tipped the scales. To this day, Throne is her favorite story of mine, and she was determined that I finish the series. It's difficult to say no to her — you try it! And so I didn't. With great trepidation, and even greater excitement, I set back into writing and revising. And now, here it is. The final product. The story you may dive into. If you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy the forthcoming hours spent with Aelthena and Bjorn in the world of Enea. Much heartbreak, triumph, and danger awaits... A good journey to you, Josiah