About the Author

Sam Subity loves writing stories that explore the magic and wonder of being a kid and is thrilled to share his debut novel with readers everywhere -- both the young in age and the young at heart. When he's not writing, you might find him running the trails of Northern California, where the endless, winding miles past fog and ocean inspire stories of adventure and mystery. Or he might be mowing his lawn. Because that's what adults sometimes have to do. But in either case, he's very likely imagining himself fighting mythical creatures or at the prow of a Viking dragon ship, feeling the wind and sea spray on his face. His greatest hope is that in reading this book, you too were in some small way transported to another place where for a little while you could exchange the ordinary for the extraordinary.

Reviews

"This entertaining debut novel seamlessly blends Norse mythology with a modern-day setting to tell an action-packed and humorous story. In addition, the book explores grief, growing up, and starting over with sensitivity and insight...Fans of mythology-based fantasies will devour this adventure and anxiously await the next installment." --Kirkus Reviews "With enticing cliff-hangers and enough frightening encounters to make readers keep the lights on, kids will enjoy adventure, mythology, horror, and humor in this hodgepodge of entertainment...Fans of books like The Lightning Thief will enjoy this fast-paced mythological fantasy, and will beg for more adventures with Abby. Sure to be a hard title to keep on the shelf." --School Library Journal "The Last Shadow Warrior is an entertaining, action-packed story ...the novel will still serve to pique your interest in the Norse myths and Beowulf, which is a good reason to pick this one up. If you have liked Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron or the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series by Rick Riordan, you might just end up enjoying The Last Shadow Warrior too!" --The Nerd Daily