Published: Oct. 17, 2009
Words: 25,458 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452306193

Short description

When mad sorcerers open a gateway to the pits of hell, releasing demons of darkest nightmare, only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Claradon Eotrus recruits the mysterious knights Angle Theta and Gabriel Garn to stand with him against the growing darkness, a darkness from which only one will emerge.

Extended description

THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA

Book 1: Gateway to Nifleheim
Book 2: The Fallen Angle
Books 1 & 2 combined: Harbinger of Doom (Read more) THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA

Book 1: Gateway to Nifleheim
Book 2: The Fallen Angle
Books 1 & 2 combined: Harbinger of Doom
Book 3: Knight Eternal
Book 4: Dwellers of the Deep
Book 5+ (forthcoming)

Hero and the Fiend (a novelette set in the Harbinger of Doom universe)

The Gateway (a novella length version of Gateway to Nifleheim)

The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery; all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.

Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed away our dreams. And his outre' realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.

Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming -- the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.

But no man, not even our greatest hero, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.

Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man's mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
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Review by: Lily Crane on March 04, 2013 :
This was an exciting fantasy adventure that is sure to have you wanting more. If you like sword and sorcery and epic tales, then give this one a try!
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Review by: Larry McCartney on July 10, 2012 :
Glen G. moves quickly in this story, immersing you immediately into an older tale. He wastes no time in showing each characters individuality and showing vastness in his creation.

At first it was a little weird not having a story introduce the characters to you. In this, they introduce themselves with how much detail and background each unique character has, telling a great story with almost every character.

His writing is very fluid, he depicts the situations very well, and before you know it you're indulged into his world.

Humor is noticed and delivered properly, and personalities shine in this epic tale. Great writing, and it's very clear he has passion for the world he's created.
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Review by: Solitaire Parke on April 17, 2012 :
The "Gateway" by Glen G. Thater started off at a run and never slowed down! The action is intense and reads in a similar fashion to the Conan books. I was impressed with the author's fluid writing style and am going to purchase the rest of the series. Great book!!
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Review by: Richard C. Rogers on Jan. 08, 2012 :
I enjoyed The Gateway. Reminded me of Solomon Kane or Elric--fast-moving, lots of action. A little light on character-development and world-building--but you have the sense that it's coming, and already planned. Many hints. Maybe in the next books....
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Review by: Joe Jordan on Nov. 02, 2011 :
A thrilling ride sci-fi and fantasy. Great stuff.
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Review by: R McCullough on Aug. 31, 2011 :
I agree, VERY good read…..
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Review by: Glenda Bixler on May 10, 2011 :
In olden days in the world of man called Midgaard in the kingdom of Lomion, there was a gathering... Lord Aradon Eotrus was missing. His oldest son, Brother Claradon Eotrus, a Caradonian Knight had pulled together a band to find him. But just as it had been when Lord Aradon had gone, when the night came, a great wailing began...and the mist would descend... for what came was not of this world...

No matter what, when you begin to read Thater, you will immediately see his expertise in writing Olde and Middle English. In fact, for more than twenty-five years, Glenn G. Thater has written works of fiction and historical fiction focusing on the genres of heroic fantasy and sword and sorcery. The Gateway is first in his saga and certainly sets the stage for upcoming exciting adventurous battles! One thing I appreciated from this author was an extensive list of names, people, places and all things important for the Saga. It makes an easy reference and provides effective documentation and definition for the fantasy world that was created.

And so it was, that on the first day Claradon's men reached a dark barren circle and they began to search for his father and his men.

Nothing was found except a number of gold coins...

But when the night came, the wailing began...and the mist descended.

However, the men were ready. Each man had been provided a magical sword or dagger and they drew together row after row and started forward!

Until they came to a huge dark building--a building that had not been there during the day!

And they also found remnants of Lord Aradon, but no man lived or was even left of their bodies...

But this group had prepared, bringing magical weapons as well as those men or creatures that could use magic against the enemy, for surely the enemy came from none other than the realm of the chaos lords! And when they did, they were grotesque, loathsome creatures that immediately began to tear the soldiers apart...

Two men stood out in the ensuing battle: Sir Gabriel Garn, House Weapons Master and close friend and mentor to Claradon, and Lord Angle Theta, a knight-errant and nobleman from a far-off land. In fact, he was a stranger to most and was not fully appreciated as a peer--until he began to share his great magic and slice through the creatures like butter...

In the constant fight between good and evil, The Gateway takes you into one both mystical and bloody. Be prepared, ye readers, lest you be attacked by one of the creatures coming through to Midgaard... Thater writes with a realism like no other; fantasy lovers of sword and sorcery--check out this short first battle and be ready for the entire saga awaiting you!

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Review by: Franz McLaren on Sep. 25, 2010 :
The Gateway is fast paced and exciting with characters real enough to leap out of the pages. It leaves the reader craving more.
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Review by: Tracy Falbe on Dec. 16, 2009 :
Solid heroic fantasy. For readers desiring battle with beasts of a chaos lord, this is good reading.
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