Questions About A Gathering of Ravens (Grimnir, #1)

by Scott Oden (Goodreads Author)

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Is the Dane who slew Grimnir's brother referring to Beowulf? I don't think he was a Dane but I think of the character when I read that sentence because the timeline seems to match.

Scott A version of Beowulf, yes. I played fast and loose with a few different myths when creating Grimnir's people: his father Balegyr, for instance, is the…moreA version of Beowulf, yes. I played fast and loose with a few different myths when creating Grimnir's people: his father Balegyr, for instance, is the "origin" of the Irish myth of Balor of the Eye; his brother draws heavily from Beowulf.(less)

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What is the recommended reading age for this book? Thanks!

Scott They're classified as adult fiction, so probably teens on up.…moreThey're classified as adult fiction, so probably teens on up.(less)

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Is it cycle or stand-alone?

Scott It's a stand-alone that will be part of a larger cycle. Ultimately, I envision three stand-alone novels linked by the main character, Grimnir.…moreIt's a stand-alone that will be part of a larger cycle. Ultimately, I envision three stand-alone novels linked by the main character, Grimnir.(less)

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