Chooser of the Slain

What would happen if Odin decided to get involved in Midgard again? Our world is tearing itself apart. The evil among us are ripping apart the very seams of today's society, using terrorism and blackmail to create chaos. Valerie Kearie, mead lover and history major, joins the mercenary company Viking, Inc. as a prospective business analyst. Her first mission is supposed to be a cakewalk. Tracking down a digital terrorist known as CLEOPATRA, Valerie and her partner Jacob Pinkerton need to figure out the identity of the elusive mastermind and stop the attacks before they are killed for their efforts. Moving from one dangerous case to another, Valerie can't understand why she is loving the running and gunning aspect of her new job way more than any sane person should. Then there is the obscure historical knowledge that she shouldn't know . . . and yet. Valerie isn't a wallflower, but she is having difficulties coming to grips with the new abilities and odd thoughts that emerge as she is drawn deeper into her new reality. Can Valerie figure out why she is changing before she lands herself and Jacob in trouble too deep to escape?

Worrying about a one-way ticket to the closest psych ward wasn't supposed to be a concern when Valerie Kearie changed jobs. She traveled across the ocean, almost died on a routine assignment, and kicked ass . . . with the help of a Valkyrie spirit sent by Odin. How could her life get any crazier? Not a question she has time to ask when her company and her partner never slow down. Viking Inc. and the Jarls need Valerie and Jacob to stay on the job. Valerie must juggle work and continuing to figure out her working relationship with the entity known as Reginlief. The spirit won't take her body over against her will, will it? The Terrorists don't know or care about Valerie and Jacob. For the partners to win, they have to figure out the game first and then the rules. Which works for Valerie . . . until it's time to toss out the rulebook and take matters into her own hands. Can Valerie handle the changes going on inside her as her life spirals out of control? Can she help those who need a protector without divulging her secrets? When the Chooser of the Slain is on the battlefield, everyone needs to keep their heads down.

The Viking job has to get easier in time, right? That's wishful thinking on Valerie's part. The Jarls keep dropping her and Jacob into problems it would take Heimdall's foresight to unravel. Someone is messing with an inexplicable list of companies right here in America. Their connection is unclear, but Valerie sees Cleopatra behind every move. When will it stop? Is her enemy renting space in her head for free? It's becoming obvious that Jacob is starting to worry about his partner. Is it in a good way, or a 'time for the straitjacket' way? While Val appreciates his concern, how will she deal with him if it comes to that? Val isn't the only one with an enemy taking up every waking thought. Cleopatra has decided that the best defense is a good offense, and she knows who to use as bait. Val will do whatever it takes to save this person, even piss off a God. Can Valerie deal with Cleopatra's latest attack? When the Chooser of the Slain is on a rampage, everyone needs to keep their heads down.

Valerie Kearie's jobs have been hard and fast lately. Now Valerie and Jake have one project that doesn't get solved quickly. This project needs a deft technological touch-so Hawk joins the team. Can Valerie keep her secret with the most inquisitive Jarl right next to her? One of Valerie's favorite teammates is targeted by an International criminal organization. When one of his former associates is executed, the team scrambles to save his life. Will they be able to save him in time? Finally, the fates have smiled on Valerie. One of her most hated enemies had to come to the United States. Will Valerie be able to find Cleopatra and get the reckoning Valkyrie desperately wants? When the Chooser of the Slain is on an operation, everyone needs to keep their wits about them.

Valerie Kearie is still dealing with the issues behind her brother's pain. Unfortunately, another group has decided to "elevate" the poor, the weak, and the easily susceptible and help them achieve greatness. Or Death. They do not care which. Introducing a new drug, Ambrosia, to the streets of America provides the organization with money and cannon fodder, so what's the downside? Valerie and Jake must work with a foreign agency to outwit, outthink, and out gun the mastermind. Can Jake and Valerie help and still keep Valerie's secret? Kat hasn't gone away. In fact, Kat is still with Hawk, making his life a living nag-fest. Will Kat help or hinder the investigation? Jake is supporting Valerie for the moment, but where will he need to be when the chips fall? When the Chooser of the Slain is on an operation, everyone needs to keep their wits about them.

Valerie Kearie stopped Ezio Frost in Chicago, but she failed to cut the head off the snake. Unfortunately, they also lost the trail. Valerie wanted the bad guys to make it easy on her, but Ezio is no fool. Viking, Inc. is pushing Jacob to make a decision. Will he be out of Valerie's life forever as her partner, or will Valerie make him an offer he won't want to refuse? Los Angeles is a cesspit of Ambrosia and greed, and Ezio Frost's traces are everywhere. Why is he so hard to find? What is he doing, and does he still hold a fixation for Valerie that borders on psychotic? Can Valerie pull together her partners and keep them safe? Can she keep herself safe from someone like Ezio if he is willing to sacrifice his life to be with the Valkyrie of his dreams? When the Chooser of the Slain is on the job, everyone needs to look out for danger.

Valerie Kearie has a new plan, a new company, and more problems. Unfortunately, you can't solve some problems without money and lots of it. Just because you want to start your own black operations group doesn't mean the world opens its arms to you. An Important senator from Mexico needs protection to put away a cartel boss, and he has come to Viking for help. Viking needs to step away from any political fallout should it occur. They offer it to Valkyrie, Inc. as its first paid mission. Can they keep the senator alive? More importantly, can they afford to travel in the fashion to which they have become accustomed? Hawk isn't happy with Kat, so she has to deal with his leftovers in the technical closet. Jacob is in the crosshairs of an assassin. Will he survive the first mission? Can Valerie keep her friends safe and her sanity intact, and also satisfy Reginlief, who is asking to sacrifice a goat for Christmas? When the Chooser of the Slain is on the job, everyone needs to look out for danger.

Val Kyrie and her team return, and a deadly ghost from the past threatens everything they hold dear. Starting a black ops company is no walk in the park, and it doesn't get any easier when a seemingly deceased assassin resurfaces with a deadly vendetta against Val and Jake. Tasked with protecting a high-profile VIP, Val and her team face a lethal enemy who seems to be one step ahead at every turn. Can Val and her team take care of their client while protecting themselves from a relentless foe? More importantly, can they save Val's brother, who was critically injured by the vengeful killer? As if that weren't enough, Val and her crew must juggle their increasingly dangerous missions while coping with the everyday challenges of running a successful company. With a VIP's life in their hands, an unstoppable assassin on their trail, and their family's safety at risk, can the Valkyrie team rise to the occasion and prove they're the best in the business? Find out in the heart-pounding eighth installment of the “Valkyrie” series! You won't want to miss this adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that's fit for the gods.

Val Kyrie and her team are back, and this time they face their most formidable challenge yet. When a mysterious organization with seemingly limitless resources targets the Valkyrie team, they find themselves in the fight of their lives. With enemies around every corner and their lives on the line, the team must rely on their wits, skills, and each other to survive. But survival isn't the only thing on their minds. The organization's sinister plans threaten not only the team but also the world at large. Can Val and her crew uncover the truth and put a stop to the evil machinations before it's too late? As if the global stakes weren't high enough, Val must also confront her own personal demons. As the pressure mounts, she is forced to face the shadows of her past and confront the truth about herself and her destiny. In this installment of the “Valkyrie” series, Val and her team will be pushed to their limits as they face a relentless enemy and grapple with the harsh reality of their line of work. Will they rise to the challenge or crumble under the weight of their responsibilities? Can Val and her team save the world and keep their family together?