What has Germanic legends, Norse gods and aliens all wrapped up in a post-apocalyptic world? Wotan’s Dilemma by Hank Quense that’s what!
This is a short story (about 100 pages long) in Hank’s Strange Worlds series. It is a very easy and fun read. (Might just have to check out some more of Hank’s work.)
I rarely read introductions to books, but I am starting to realize I should. They are there for a reason and I am glad I read this one. The very short intro is filled with valuable information.
This story is a retelling of the Rhinegold myth as seen in the operas by Richard Wagner (Der Ring des Nibelungen) now in a science fiction setting.
I have never been a fan of two or more stories running parallel in alternating chapters of a book (I am easily confused), but in this case it no only works but is kind of needed to be able to tell this story at all.
Book Description:
Brunnhilde, a Valkyrie, searches for an understanding of mortal love and hopes someday to experience it.
While Brunnhilde goes about her quest, a secondary story involves a struggle to possess and control the magical horde of gold known as the Rhinegold, now transformed into quantum electronic devices of immense power. The god Wotan contends with two aliens in a three-way scrum.
This ancient myth is now told as a scifi tale with aliens replacing the fantasy creatures. Beautiful goddesses, magical gold quantum electronics, aliens, a murderous god, great heroes: what more could a reader want?
Author’s Website: http://hank-quense.com/wp/
Book is available at Amazon, Smashwords