The Last of the Renshai

"The Last of the Renshai" is the first book in Mickey Zucker Reichert's fantasy "The Renshai Trilogy", published in January, 1992.

This is the first of a trilogy, followed by "The Western Wizard" and "Child of Thunder". There is a second trilogy that picks up from the first, titled "Beyond Ragnarok".

This trilogy is set in the world of Midgard (of Norse mythology) and incorporates the gods of Norse mythology: Odin, Thor, Sif, Loki, etc. Midgard is divided into four parts East, West, North, and South, each with a Wizard watching over them to preserve the balance of Good and Evil as decreed by Odin. But an ancient prophecy foretells of one of a tribe of Northmen (the Renshai, known to be incomparable warriors) that will bring about the destruction of Midgard and of many of the gods. The other tribes of northmen descend upon the tribe under cover of night and exterminate all but three, Episte, Rache and Colbey Calistinsson. This first book is the story of Rache, and his struggle to survive and find a home.

The trilogy as a whole deals with the coming of the Ragnarok, and how it comes to pass.

Editions

"The Last of the Renshai (Book One)", Daw Books, ISBN 0-88677-503-5