Mannaz - (Whisper of the Ravens) by Malene Solvsten (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The Whisper of the Ravens series has taken readers by storm with its mix of crime, fantasy, humor, love and Norse gods. Now comes the long-awaited final volume in the trilogy: Part thriller, part fantasy, this book will appeal to anyone looking for supernatural stories, murder mysteries, or Norse mythology.

For fans of The Raven Boys

Anne's near-death experience triggers the dreaded Fimbul Winter, heralding the arrival of Ragnarok. Now, as eternal winter grips the Nordic region, Anne and her allies are thrust into a desperate battle to thwart the end of the world. But treachery lurks within their ranks--one of her closest has betrayed her, yet she remains in the dark about their identity. As some begin to ponder if Ragnarok might be the lesser of evils, Anne faces a crucial choice: to seek aid from a place she vowed never to revisit, and from those she has wronged deeply. Will they come to her aid? Time is running out, and Anne is prepared to make unimaginable sacrifices to prevent catastrophe. Can she stop the apocalypse in time?

Review Quotes

"A fantastic ending to a truly excellent trilogy! I cannot recommend it highly enough for fans of fantasy, Norse mythology, magic, hot men--or just a really well-told story."--Amanda Petrea "TikTok"

"Anne is one of my favorite heroines. Energetic, independent, stubborn and completely her own. You shouldn't get in her way. A well-structured plot, where you can be surprised time and time again, and never get bored, thanks to new angles on the case."--Reviewer "The Storygraph"

"I am still clapping my little fantasy-loving hands even though it has been a few days since I finished the book. It was just so good! [...] Malene Sølvsten has managed to create such a fantastic universe that you don't want to let go of it and there are definitely a lot of opportunities to dive into it again with other main characters."--The Book Chatter "Goodreads"

About the Author

Malene Sølvsten made her debut as an author in 2016 with the novel, Whisper of the Ravens and published seven books in total. She received several awards and prizes for her authorship, including the Danish prize, the Edvard P. Prinsen Prize 2018, and the German Der Buxtehuder Bulle award in 2023. Malene Sølvsten died October 20, 2024 following a short period of illness. She was 47 years old.

Adrienne Alair is a literary translator working from Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish into English. She studied Scandinavian Studies at the University of Edinburgh and has lived in Sweden and Denmark. She is now based in Charlotte, North Carolina.