The softcover editions of the #1 New York Times best-selling Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books, THE SWORD OF SUMMER, THE HAMMER OF THOR, and THE SHIP OF THE DEAD, are now available together in a stunning slipcase Box Set.
Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is on a death-defying quest across the Norse realms, literally. As a resident of the Hotel Valhalla, this son of the god Frey is now one of Odin's chosen warriors. Magnus and his friends, Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, Samirah the Valkyrie, and other heroic characters must use all their wits and special talents in order to defeat fearsome giants, lethal creatures, and meddlesome gods in order stave off Ragnarok. “A whirlwind of myth, action, and wry sarcasm, perfect for readers hungry for a new hit of that Percy Jackson-type magic.”–Horn Book
Stonewall Book Award winner: The Hammer of Thor (book 2)
Author Biography
Rick Riordan, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the
author of five New York Times #1 best-selling series, including Magnus Chase and
the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse myths. He is best known for his Percy Jackson
and the Olympian books, which bring Greek mythology to life for contemporary
readers. He expanded on that series with two more: the Heroes of Olympus, and
the Trials of Apollo, which cleverly combine Greek and Roman gods and heroes
with his beloved modern characters. Rick also tackled the ancient Egyptian gods
in the magic-filled Kane Chronicles trilogy. Millions of fans across the globe
have enjoyed his fast-paced and funny quest adventures as well as his two #1
best-selling myth collections, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy
Jackson's Greek Heroes. Rick is also the publisher of Rick Riordan Presents, an
imprint dedicated to publishing highly entertaining books by authors from
underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to allow them to tell their own
stories inspired by the mythology, folklore, and culture of their heritage. He
lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and two sons. For more
information, go to RickRiordan.com, or follow him on Twitter @camphalfblood.