The Hammer of the Smith

About the Book

Set in a pre-Viking Norway and Denmark, this action filled novel follows the training and challenges faced by Diccon, a village smith’s apprentice. There’s a murdered stranger, romance, magic, traditional folklore, a sidekick whose magic only works when he’s drunk, battles, a power hungry warlord, and a tuxedo kitten who saves the day.

About the Author

Jane T. Sibley, Ph.D. (author) is a specialist in Norse mythology, folklore, and runes. She did part of her work at the University of Oslo, and currently teaches and writes. This is her first published book, although more are on the way. Joel A. Leib (illustrator) has taught at the Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts since 1994. His work has also been seen in Harley training manuals, McMillan Publishers/Progressive Typographers, and the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, to name a few. Both of us have had fun exploring a humorous side of Norse mythology.