In a galaxy filled with endless turmoil, a child is sent out into the world to grow up and save the galaxy from destroying itself..... Years later a young woman, Katrina, has lived a long life of slavery. Sold from one planet to the next until her slave holder is through losing money because of her. So when she develops abilities that have long since been forgotten the slave owner is overjoyed for his own selfish reasons. He makes her his own personal slave to control her. When the slave ship is taken over by Prince James Solon. The only life she has ever known is turned to ashes. She is a prize found within the wreckage of war, and this mysterious prince want her to participate in a series of trials, that may just kill her. Surround by other woman, that wish her dead, and an arrogant Prince, who believes that she is nothing more than pawn to be pushed around a game board, Katrina is stuck on a planet of lies and deceit. And she has more than her life at stake. Her heart is also on the line.

In the frigid storms of winter, leaders and warriors are forged... Can the Jarl's heirs avenge their kin and protect their throne from ancient foes? Bjorn, son of the Jarl of Oakharrow, has always felt more at ease with a quill than a sword. Yet when tragedy strikes his family, he must draw a blade and lead a company of warriors into the cold, deadly mountains in pursuit of a mysterious enemy. But vengeance comes at a high price... Aelthena, Bjorn's sister, was born with the aptitude to lead, and she's eager to prove it. But her society's rules for women, and her love for her brother, restrain her efforts to command. As she walks the fine line between ambition and virtue, the city stirs in unrest, and even her allies question her right to rule... Yet more than one city's fate hangs in the balance. Mythic enemies emerge to conquer all humanity. And the only way they can be overcome is for Bjorn and Aelthena to unite their feuding peoples and master mysterious powers few humans have touched before... The Runewar is rising - and it begins with the fall of the throne. The Throne of Ice & Ash is Book 1 of The Runewar Saga, a Norse epic fantasy series by the author of the bestselling Legend of Tal books. Begin a new adventure of vast sojourns, political intrigue, grand-scale wars, and awakening magic... Perfect for fans of A Game of Thrones and Half a King!