Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One: The Sword of Summer

Rick Riordan

Oct 2015 · Rick Riordan's Norse Mythology Book 1 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Christopher Guetig

About this audiobook

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.

The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

Ratings and reviews

I love the audiobook, it was my first time hearing about Norse Mythology. It was fast pasted and well written. My only con is the audio guy that talked, not my favorite person to hear talk in this audiobook.

very good book over all. it Deacribed the gods very good ,but one time it said that Odins weapon was a sword when it is a spear.

This fast paced novel packs plenty of fun and humor for the reader to enjoy.

About the author

Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com) is the author of three # 1 New York Times best-selling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. His Greek myth collection, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, was a #1 New York Times bestseller as well. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.