Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skadi’s Saga #1 | 2022 | Phil Tucker | N/A |
| 2 | The Hall of the Jotunn Queen | 2024 | Phil Tucker | Buy |
| 3 | Skadi’s Saga #2 | - | Phil Tucker | N/A |
| 4 | The Crimson Tree of Kaldrborg | 2024 | Phil Tucker | Buy |
Skadi’s Saga draws on Norse mythology to tell the story of Skadi, the goddess of winter and the hunt. Phil Tucker takes the mythological figure and builds a full narrative around her, set in a world populated by jotunns (frost giants), gods, and the various creatures of Norse legend. The series leans into the harsh, wintry atmosphere of the source material.
The Hall of the Jotunn Queen and The Crimson Tree of Kaldrborg are the named entries in the series, with two additional numbered volumes rounding out the four-book run. The stories involve Skadi navigating political alliances and personal vendettas among the gods and giants, with plenty of combat against mythological foes along the way.
Tucker’s take on Norse mythology is more action-oriented than scholarly, treating the myths as raw material for adventure fiction rather than retelling them faithfully. Readers who enjoy mythology-based fantasy, particularly with a Northern European flavor, will find this series worth a look.