“That struggle was too strong,
hateful and long-lasting…dire wrack and ruin – the greatest of night-evils.” (Goodreads)
― Burton Raffel, Beowulf
Welcome to the 16th Hump Day Hook of 2013. In this blog hop, each author posts one paragraph from a book or WIP. Find a list of HDH authors here. Everyone would appreciate a comment and for their post to be liked and tweeted, using the hashtag #HDH. Join the FB page here.
This snippet hails from Wytchfae – Runes and is from the perspective of the Viking Ingvar as he is held captive in the dim dimension of the Grims:
Ingvar righted himself on the edge of the table, sitting at attention and extending his backbone as tall as straight as possible. He shook his head once to clear it, and sealed upon his face a stoic warrior’s mien. He refused to surrender to fear. He would do what he did best–fight. If he could not at the moment use his body for this unholy battle, then he would use his mind. Odin, I plead with you, do not let them sweep away my remembrances of Kelly.
Be strong Ingvar. I loved the drama in this hook. It’s a must read book for me
Thank you, Naomi, especially for the good thoughts for Ingvar.
That’s me hooked – I love a bit of angsty defiance. And who is Kelly? He wouldn’t be a Viking with a name like that.
Kelly is a modern Wytchfae of Irish descent!
I’m a sucker for anything involving Norse mythology (and Scandinavian men). Wonderful hook!
Yep, me too, Alexandra! Thanks.
Great job giving the reader a feel for this character. I get him already!
Thank you, Sabrina!
His determination is very appealing. Great hook!
Thanks for stopping by, Jessica.
Of all the things to ask for. Wonderful and intense. Excellent hook.
Ooh, thanks, Sarah.
Great hook and I love the gorgeous guy in the picture (not the one of Odin) I too love Norse mythology.
I love that pic too, Jessie!
Now I have to know who Kelly is and what NEEDS to be remembered!
Thank you for stopping by, Thea.
Very interesting. I don’t know much about Norse mythology, but you have me intrigued. Sounds like this will be an epic battle 🙂
Thank you so much!
Ooh I do love Ingvar, he makes me go all shivery! I definitely recommend this book and look forward to reading the next one…
Thank you, Catherine. Ingvar shivers me timbers too.
Great hook, nice one!
Thank you, Lucy.
Love it! Vikings are definitely my thing at the moment 🙂
Great, Cassandra!
The image alone does it for me but it’s a strong piece of writing.. I like..xx
Thank you!