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Hockey Gods
Inspired by Game of Thrones, Written for Hockey fans...
The North States and the South Country have been at war for centuries. There is only one thing that can bring together the warring villages—a summons from the gods. The event is a tournament of strength, honor and skill. The destination is the fabled Mt. August, home of the gods. And the reward is fortune and glory beyond measure…
Nataliya is an outcast in her own village. Shamed by her family and labeled a burden, she is prohibited from playing the sport of the gods. Her only crime is that she is a woman.
After making a vow to her dearest friend on his deathbed, Nataliya strikes out on her own to prove that she is as brave as any male warrior. Disguised as a young lad, she journeys through a dangerous land to join the epic tournament.
Half a world away in the North States, Calder, a veteran of the territory wars, has vowed to live a peaceful life. When he receives a letter from the gods, summoning him to Mt. August for the tournament, the decision weighs heavily upon his shoulders.
Before he can decide, outlaws descend upon his village, leaving tragedy and devastation in their wake. Fueled by revenge and hoping that battle will dull the pain, Calder sets out for Mt. August to win the favor of the immortals by playing their deadly game.
The only thing standing between each warrior and glory is a treacherous journey through a lush forest where dark evil and beastly creatures lurk, a struggle with their own demons, and a battle with each other.
When the puck drops, who will be left standing?
The North States and the South Country have been at war for centuries. There is only one thing that can bring together the warring villages—a summons from the gods. The event is a tournament of strength, honor and skill. The destination is the fabled Mt. August, home of the gods. And the reward is fortune and glory beyond measure…
Nataliya is an outcast in her own village. Shamed by her family and labeled a burden, she is prohibited from playing the sport of the gods. Her only crime is that she is a woman.
After making a vow to her dearest friend on his deathbed, Nataliya strikes out on her own to prove that she is as brave as any male warrior. Disguised as a young lad, she journeys through a dangerous land to join the epic tournament.
Half a world away in the North States, Calder, a veteran of the territory wars, has vowed to live a peaceful life. When he receives a letter from the gods, summoning him to Mt. August for the tournament, the decision weighs heavily upon his shoulders.
Before he can decide, outlaws descend upon his village, leaving tragedy and devastation in their wake. Fueled by revenge and hoping that battle will dull the pain, Calder sets out for Mt. August to win the favor of the immortals by playing their deadly game.
The only thing standing between each warrior and glory is a treacherous journey through a lush forest where dark evil and beastly creatures lurk, a struggle with their own demons, and a battle with each other.
When the puck drops, who will be left standing?
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180 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2014
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Ainsley Drake
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November 18, 2018
As a hockey fan, I often find myself mentioning the elusive “hockey gods” while watching a game. As in: “The hockey gods had a hand in that short-handed goal” and “Man, the hockey gods sure weren’t smiling on such and such team tonight.” Players pray to them and commentators thank them for trades, goals, etc.
Like many of you, I spent the summer glued to my TV watching Game of Thrones. And then it hit me upside the head—like most of my ideas do—wouldn't it be great to have a story with all of the same enchanting elements, but about hockey?
So I sat down in my writing cave and mixed together elements from my favorite fantasy/action/adventure stories, weaved in some betrayal and sex, threw in a dash of violence with a twist of magic, revolved it all around my favorite sport, and Hockey Gods was born.
I hope you enjoy Nataliya and Calder's adventure as they set out to win the coveted Cup and become the greatest, most revered heroes of all time—the Hockey Gods.
Immortally Yours,
Rachelle Vaughn
Like many of you, I spent the summer glued to my TV watching Game of Thrones. And then it hit me upside the head—like most of my ideas do—wouldn't it be great to have a story with all of the same enchanting elements, but about hockey?
So I sat down in my writing cave and mixed together elements from my favorite fantasy/action/adventure stories, weaved in some betrayal and sex, threw in a dash of violence with a twist of magic, revolved it all around my favorite sport, and Hockey Gods was born.
I hope you enjoy Nataliya and Calder's adventure as they set out to win the coveted Cup and become the greatest, most revered heroes of all time—the Hockey Gods.
Immortally Yours,
Rachelle Vaughn
August 15, 2023
Welcome to Mt. August. Where the warriors strap razor-sharp blades to their feet, carry big sticks, and the ice is stained with the blood of their enemies.
Hockey Gods, my action-packed adventure inspired by Game of Thrones and written especially for hockey fans!
Hockey Gods, my action-packed adventure inspired by Game of Thrones and written especially for hockey fans!
October 20, 2015
Ez a könyv még jó is lett volna, ha sikerül eltalálni az arányokat, a cselekményt összeegyeztetni a bemutatott szereplőkkel és a hősök között kialakuló románcnak valami köze lett volna a szerelemhez is.
A történet három szereplő bemutatásával kezdődik (ööö.. a hockeyt ugye 11-en játszák egy csapatban?). Jelentős figyelmet fordítunk a gonosz negatív hősnek, aki hosszasan ármánykodik családtagjai ellen, valamint a két pozitív hőst is megismerjük. Ezzel eltelik a könyv 40%-a, mikor is végre elindulnak a szereplők a nagy megmérettetésre. Mennek, mennek, ballagnak, ó, a negatív hős is felvillan két villanásra, amikor ismét ármánykodik, majd a történet 70%-nál megérkezünk a nagy mérkőzésre. Hirtelen kiderül, hogy mások is vannak a csapatban, akikről eddig nem is hallottunk, ármánykodónknak viszont se híre, se hamva. A két főhős közötti szexuális feszültségről nem beszélhetek, mert az nekem nem jött át. Volt a történetnek egy sajátos bája, de értelme nem sok.
A történet három szereplő bemutatásával kezdődik (ööö.. a hockeyt ugye 11-en játszák egy csapatban?). Jelentős figyelmet fordítunk a gonosz negatív hősnek, aki hosszasan ármánykodik családtagjai ellen, valamint a két pozitív hőst is megismerjük. Ezzel eltelik a könyv 40%-a, mikor is végre elindulnak a szereplők a nagy megmérettetésre. Mennek, mennek, ballagnak, ó, a negatív hős is felvillan két villanásra, amikor ismét ármánykodik, majd a történet 70%-nál megérkezünk a nagy mérkőzésre. Hirtelen kiderül, hogy mások is vannak a csapatban, akikről eddig nem is hallottunk, ármánykodónknak viszont se híre, se hamva. A két főhős közötti szexuális feszültségről nem beszélhetek, mert az nekem nem jött át. Volt a történetnek egy sajátos bája, de értelme nem sok.
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