
Welcome to the official tour schedule for the Escapist Book Co. book tour of The Skald’s Black Verse by Jordan Loyal Short. Below, you’ll find all of the information about the book and author, links to purchase a copy of your own or a chance to win one in our giveaway, as well as our list of hosts for the tour. We will be updating this page with links to each stop along the tour, so be sure to check back throughout the week!
Book Information:
The Skald’s Black Verse by Jordan Loyal Short
Series: Dreadbound Ode #1
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Intended Age Group: Adult
Pages: 339
Published: 2018
Publisher: Self Published

Blurb:
The world is ending, and if the Norn don’t rise up… they’re dead.
The unwanted son of a conquering soldier, Brohr will soon discover that he is cursed, haunted, a berserker. When a strange murder sparks unrest in his tiny village, Brohr becomes the prime suspect.
Hunted by invaders from another world, only the forbidden blood magic of the Skalds can save him. To survive, Brohr must unravel dire omens, uncover family secrets, and lead a desperate revolt against an empire that spans the heavens.
But dark forces gather in the shadows, intent upon a rebellion of their own.
Book Links:
Universal Link: mybook.to/Skalds
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54836233-the-skald-s-black-verse
Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout the Author
Jordan Loyal Short is an author of epic fantasy. His first novel, The Skald’s Black Verse, is a dark and beautiful story about families, cultures, and beliefs at war with themselves. The protagonist, Brohr, must navigate the tangled loyalties and unforgiving biases of a planet conquered by invaders from another world. Using black magic, and the bizarre bond he shares with his stillborn brother’s spirit, Brohr unravels the truth about himself and an eon spanning war that has reached its end game.
You can see Jordan’s latest book reviews at Booknesteu.com.
Jordan has worked in a variety of industries, as a web developer, bartender, copywriter and more. He lives in Washington state with his wife where he is currently daydreaming about the end of the world.
Author Site: https://jordanloyalshort.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanloyalshort
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jordanloyalshor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanloyalshort/
Tour Schedule
Thank you to all of our hosts for participating in the tour! You can find their content linked below.
August 15 Escapist Book Co. (@plot_head) | August 19 OneReadingNurse & @jypsylynn |
August 16 The Nerdy Nook | August 20 Tome Raider |
August 17 Escapist Book Co. (@highhfantasy) | August 21 Fiction Fans Podcast Blog & Fazila Reads & @mariablackrane |
August 18 @kevinscorner |

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