{"product_id":"9781940060286","title":"Loki Ragnarok","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Viking Armageddon retold by the trickster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the shadow of prophecy, a family is torn asunder, leading to betrayal, torture, madness and revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChained to a rock, listening for the trumpet that will announce the end of the world, Loki tells his side of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For nearly a thousand years, the tale of Ragnarok – the Norse myth of Apocalypse – has painted Loki as a Satan-like evil. With a fast-paced blend of prose and poetry, award-winning author Mark Binder offers an epic revision of the Eddas with modern resonance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Duval, \u003cem\u003eBetween Myth, Lies, and History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the eve of battle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis the time to tell tales,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esing ballads, glorious stories,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eremembering, reliving, reveling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein all that has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomorrow all ends in blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eLoki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat drives homicidal madness? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the brink of Apocalypse, why would anyone kindle utter destruction?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePop culture relies on heroes to save the day. Their choreographed fights are entertaining. We will be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoki Ragnarok\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a horrific villain a voice with measures of rage, humor and compassion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mark Binder has a knack for blending ancient mythology with modern storytelling techniques to create a vibrant and contemporary tale.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033596084464,"sku":"9781940060286","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781940060286_p0.jpg?v=1763667950","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781940060286","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}