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Midnight Burning (The Norse Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition
"I highly recommend this book for those of you who enjoy a well written modern day Fantasy with a mythology you certainly haven't read much of before." So I Read this Book Today
When the police notify Solina Mundy that her twin brother, Mani, is dead, she heads for Alaska. Once there, she begins to suspect Mani’s friends know more about his death than they’ve let on. Skyla, an ex-Marine, is the only one willing to help her.
As Solina and Skyla delve into the mystery surrounding Mani’s death, Solina is stunned to learn that her own life is tied to Mani’s friends, his death, and the fate of the entire world. If she can’t learn to control her newfound gifts and keep her friends safe, a long-lost dominion over mortals will rise again, and everything she knows will fall into darkness.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 7, 2015
- File size1.7 MB
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"The characters were just as alluring and mysterious as the plot. I couldn't get enough of them. Sol was the best!"~ Bookworm Coalition
"Wonderfully written, I was drawn into the story from the very first page." ~ I'm a Voracious Reader
"Norse Mythology really wasn't my thing. But I can tell you it is now!!" ~ Literati Literature Lovers
"The story keeps you guessing and keeps on the edge of your seat. I loved every minute of this book and wish I could read the next one right now." ~ Snoopy Doo's Book Reviews
"This book was awesome! It's definitely on my list of ones I'm recommending to folks right now" ~ Reading to Distraction
Product details
- ASIN : B01055ET1A
- Publisher : Red Adept Publishing, LLC (July 7, 2015)
- Publication date : July 7, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 1.7 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 279 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1940215501
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,864,888 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,396 in Nordic Myth & Legend Fantasy eBooks
- #2,662 in Norse & Viking Myth & Legend
- #10,745 in Romantic Fantasy (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Karissa lives in North Carolina with her son, her husband, the occasional in-law, and a polka-dotted puppy. Some of her favorite things, other than reading books and writing them, are super heroes, Star Wars, Southern cuisine & crochet. She loves summertime and is happiest when she's at the lake.
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the storyline intriguing and well-told. The characters were engaging and they became attached to them quickly. The pacing was good, and the writing quality was great. The clever mix of modern day and ancient mythology was praised.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find it an exciting, well-told story that they look forward to reading the next installment. The characters are described as fun, smart, and strong, and the story develops in satisfying ways.
"...I cannot get enough of the two of them. They’re fun and sharp, smart and strong, and best of all, they’re complex...." Read more
"...A very enjoyable read that keeps you guessing and will make you whine in disappointment when you get to the last page...." Read more
"I read all three of this series and enjoyed the ride...." Read more
"A wonderful, energetic read...." Read more
Customers enjoyed the story. They found the plot intriguing, well-told, and filled with engaging characters. The book was described as more than a standard fantasy novel, with mystery-solving and adventure elements. It kept readers interested until the end with enough twists to keep them excited. Readers appreciated the fiction that reinvented myths.
"...They’re fun and sharp, smart and strong, and best of all, they’re complex. And therein lies the core of Karissa’s brilliance here...." Read more
"...This is fiction, after all. I rolled with it, because I enjoyed the plot. Recommended for anyone who can let themselves enjoy a good story." Read more
"...part was only a small part of a much more complex story, full of rich worldbuilding that takes Norse myths of old and expands them into the modern..." Read more
"...A very enjoyable read that keeps you guessing and will make you whine in disappointment when you get to the last page...." Read more
Customers find the characters interesting and well-developed. They describe Solina as a mild-mannered, shy girl thrust into circumstances. The settings are unique and readers quickly become attached to the characters.
"...Her characters are real and complex and anything but boilerplate...." Read more
"...MIDNIGHT BURNING is full of it. Solina herself is a mild-mannered character, a shy girl thrust into circumstances she's completely unprepared for,..." Read more
"...: well-paced, clever (but not smug about it), and unique in its choice of settings and characters. Every chapter flips tired tropes on their heads...." Read more
"...I got attached to the characters rather quickly and am hoping that another book is forthcoming soon!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's good pace.
"...It was cute, clever, and had a good pace. But I'm not really sure I liked any of the characters that much...." Read more
"...It's a page-turner from start to finish: well-paced, clever (but not smug about it), and unique in its choice of settings and characters...." Read more
"...It unfolds at a great pace, right when you want the plot to move along, surprisingly, it does and in an unexpected direction every time...." Read more
"...It never lags, which I need to keep me interested...." Read more
Customers like the writing quality and characters. They are impressed it was written by a first-time author.
"...That said, I will absolutely buy the next book. I found this well written, even if the lead seemed able to swallow a complete turn around of her..." Read more
"...this to everyone but if you like Alaska,Norse mythology,or just great writing you will love it...." Read more
"...I am extremely impressed this was written by a first time author. I want a sequel!!! Well done, Mrs. Laurel!" Read more
"...is intriguing and fast paced, full of engaging characters and eloquent writing. I'm hoping for a sequel to Midnight Burning soon!" Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the clever mix of modern day and ancient mythology engaging, with a unique story.
"...It was cute, clever, and had a good pace. But I'm not really sure I liked any of the characters that much...." Read more
"...It's a page-turner from start to finish: well-paced, clever (but not smug about it), and unique in its choice of settings and characters...." Read more
"...This had some romance but the story was first rate and so unique...." Read more
"Fabulous book! Clever mixture of modern day and ancient mythology. Ready to see what's next from this author." Read more
Customers find the book's characters strong and interesting. They mention the female protagonist is strong, capable, and fierce.
"...They’re fun and sharp, smart and strong, and best of all, they’re complex. And therein lies the core of Karissa’s brilliance here...." Read more
"...has given her female characters, since there's nothing sexier than a strong, capable, fierce woman; especially when surrounded by beautiful,..." Read more
"...I grew to care about these strong and compelling characters. There are some sexy men in this book but it's really about girl power!..." Read more
"...Also featuring a strong and interesting POV character who draws you in step by step. On top of all of that: Norse Gods battling in Alaska!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017Having read the short prequel, Moonlight Falling, I knew I was already enchanted by some of the characters in this series, and trusted that I was in good hands with Karissa as my storyteller. Not being super knowledgeable about the Norse background, I was delighted to jump in and learn new stuff, but I admit to holding my breath for quite a while before the clues fell together, and the moment Solina’s true identity became clear, I was all in.
I love fiction that reinvents myths. I love powerful female characters who kick butt and take names. I’m frequently not enamored of storybook dudes who play all the usual ‘I’m a shirtless romance hero and you will melt to butter before me’ cards, and here’s the bit that I fell in love with so hard – in Solina’s world, no means no, and that’s the truth even when (or especially when) you’re saying it to a reinvented god. *Insert much whooping and hollering here*
Solina’s best and most awesome relationship is with her best girl friend, Skyla, and that just absolutely rocks. I cannot get enough of the two of them. They’re fun and sharp, smart and strong, and best of all, they’re complex. And therein lies the core of Karissa’s brilliance here. Her characters are real and complex and anything but boilerplate. They defy simplistic convention and they grow and develop in messy and extremely satisfying ways.
I’d say more, but I need to go start Arctic Dawn right now. brb!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2015I received this book free in exchange for my honest review. The heroine is frightened and didn't wake up with an understanding or control over her new skill. A very enjoyable read that keeps you guessing and will make you whine in disappointment when you get to the last page. Can't wait to see where the next book takes our heroes !!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016Four months after her twin brother's murder, Solina Mundy leaves her quiet North Carolina home to clean out his apartment in Alaska. Though the police have designated the case as unsolved, she soon begins to suspect that his friends know more than they're letting on. What's more, she's been getting strange nightmares--visions of a wolf devouring her brother that seem to have come true. She soon discovers that there's more to Mani's world than he told her--legacies of gods and monsters from Norse legends come to life--and that she herself has a greater part in it than she could have imagined.
Okay, who doesn't love a good story of ancient mythology come to life in the modern world? I'm a sucker for this kind of thing, and Karissa Laurel's MIDNIGHT BURNING really hit the spot. The story follows the classic fantasy hero's journey... ordinary character gets jerked out of her banal life by unthinkable circumstances, discovers that she has supernatural abilities, and finds herself at the center of huge, world-ending conflict... But does so with unique flair.
Pause for disclosures. *clears throat* Karissa and I share a publisher, Red Adept Publishing. We're also buddies. However, neither Karissa nor Red Adept asked me to write this review, and all this gushing represents my honest opinion of the book.
Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, flair. MIDNIGHT BURNING is full of it. Solina herself is a mild-mannered character, a shy girl thrust into circumstances she's completely unprepared for, but the supporting cast is as full of color and energy as a laser show. There's Skyla, a tough-as-nails ex-Marine with the spirit of a modern day Valkyrie who was Mani's close friend and who refuses to rest until she and Solina uncover the truth behind his death. There's Val Wotan, Mani's coworker and buddy whose easy charm and swoon-worthy looks spell irresistible trouble. And then there's Aleksander Thorin, Mani's boss, who's more the strong-and-silent type, but who exudes a mysterious, magnetic kind of allure. As their surnames suggest, Val and Thorin turn out to be closely connected to their legendary Norse namesakes. Very closely connected.
I couldn't blame Solina for stumbling into that love triangle--who wouldn't have trouble picking between the unreliable but oh-so-charming playboy and the standoffish but oh-so-magnetic billionaire?--and for once, I seriously didn't know who Mr. Right was supposed to be.
But the romance part was only a small part of a much more complex story, full of rich worldbuilding that takes Norse myths of old and expands them into the modern world. And detective-story-like mystery-solving as Solina and Skyla seek the truth behind Mani's death. And fantasy adventure as Solina explores her newfound superpowers... and finds herself the target of villains who literally want to end the world. Talk about stakes!
As the story progresses, Solina grows and develops as a character, and I loved watching her emerge from her brother's shadow to become a kickass heroine in her own right. Between the plot and the world and the characters, I was completely hooked and found myself reading every chance I got (I was seriously pulling out my Kindle to sneak an extra page or two every time I had even five minutes to myself).
By the time I reached the end, I was bummed it was over. Fair warning: this book ends on a cliffhanger. The good news: The sequel, ARCTIC DAWN, is now out! Plus, rumor has it that Karissa's working on a prequel novella that will tell Mani's story...
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017I wish we could give fractional star ratings because this book was more than a 3 but not quite a 4 star. It was cute, clever, and had a good pace. But I'm not really sure I liked any of the characters that much. Oh well, I guess I'll have to see if that changes in the next book of this series.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020I read all three of this series and enjoyed the ride.
Our main character, Solina, finds her mundane life changes after her twin is murdered and she starts to understand her dreams.
In the three books we see her learn about old norse legends, meet avatars/decendants of old norse gods, some nice and charming some aloof or just mean.
Then there are the dire wolves, the mystical ravens, amazon like women and trips to the underworld.
She tackles the new knowledge including surprising powers insider herself in a fairly astute way.
Our girl and her twin are/were important in foiling a nasty plan an avatar wished to set in motion, and she decides to do her bit to foil that, at the same time getting revenge for the murder of her brother.
There are two possible love interests, but no sexual scenes, this is more of an action tale than a romance.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015Great book! Kept my interest all the way to the end. Loved Solina and Skyla. Thorin's mysterious character had me liking him at times and despising him at times. Can hardly wait for the sequel! Hope it's out soon!
Top reviews from other countries
- CanjenniReviewed in Canada on July 30, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is awesome!
This is one of those books that you just don't want to put down. The story is perfectly paced and moves at breakneck speed. The characters are complex and interesting, especially the protagonist Solina, who manages to be fallible and vulnerable but also a total badass. She doesn't fit into to the easy character tropes that most protagonists do. There is romance of a sort but nothing that resolves in this book. I love that so much emphasis is placed on the relationships between the female characters rather than the romance with the males, something that too few books do. In that way the book manages to do homage to the urban fantasy/paranormal romance genre but also continually subvert it with unexpected twists, excellent characterization, and spot-on writing. I love that it ends on a cliffhanger and can't wait for the next one! I will definitely be picking it up!
- liz prosserReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Deserves every star, great yarn!
This was a wild ride into Norse mythology and some great characterisation. Solina, the main character evolves wonderfully throughout the novel as she learns her new powers, strength and weaknesses. However. It leaves us poor readers on the edge...dying for the next volume in this saga. Roll on July when we readers will hopefully be as entranced by the new book as much as this
- Belinda DraperReviewed in Australia on August 30, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars The characters are all larger than life and the setting is so vividly described you feel like you're there (and coming from a gi
This is one of those books that will keep you up all night when you should be sleeping but you won't mind a bit. The characters are all larger than life and the setting is so vividly described you feel like you're there (and coming from a girl in the tropics that's saying something).
We feel Solina's trepidation and grief when she first sets foot in Alaska and we learn all about the friends of her deceased brother along with her. Some are friendly, some are stand-offish and one or two are instantly likeable, but they all seem to be hiding something.
The Norse mythology scattered throughout the story, especially towards the last half of the book, is fascinating and beautifully depicted. The mix of modern day life and the mythology of the past works particularly well and it all came across as very believable.
My only complaint about the book is that it left me wanting more. Come on book two!
This is a great read and I heartily recommend it to anyone who likes a good adventure story with a taste of romance and magic.
- Mr O T HarrisonReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
I started this novel with trepidation- will this debut fantasy challenge our imaginations or our credulity? The more I read, the more I wanted to read. Karissa Laurel creates a mythology within our own and Gods walk and fight alongside man. Her protagonist isn't static, her strength and our interest in her future grows throughout the novel. The author's ability to develop classic themes without falling into predictability promises for a (hopefully) exciting sequel.
- Amazon rraderGina BoggsReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Fab book can't wait for book 2