The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One

By: Rick Riordan

Narrated by: Christopher Guetig

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 . . .

It Was Awesome

I Loved it it was a great book and I have read it twice so far

Yet another home run for Rick! I'm very impressed!

loved this series. its something that I've come to expect from this author. The narrator brought the characters to life in a unique way.

really good book

I really liked the narrator and his voice, I just wished he spoke faster at some parts, but overall another great book by Mr. Riordan himself

amazing

it was the first time I have been hooked so badly on a good book.

Riordan Starts a New Series Brilliantly

This first book in a new series on Norse mythology/demigods may just be his best yet! I always love a Riordan book, but this one is positively compelling in its plot development, and wonderfully whimsical and humorous on so many pages.

The only downside is the very poor narration by Christopher Guetig. It's awkward and lacks character variety. Fortunately the book itself kept me engaged.