Dear reader, I wish to thank you for choosing my first book, which I hope you will not only enjoy, but that will help you to embark in an adventure that begins a unique experience like you have never seen. For me, 'Mark of Odin' is my personal tribute to all these stories, characters and authors that have influenced me and make dream since I was a child. As well writing is a pleasure for me I hope it is for you to read this story. Its main objective is just that, entertain you and make you dream.
I want to state that with 'Mark of Odin: The Awakening' you not only access to a new story, but a new way to understanding the creation and distribution of content, as the interaction with the readers. We live in an age of changes where traditional media and supports are getting older towards the new digital trends and technologies. That's the reason I think that books have to evolve and adapt to new times and people needs to provide the better experience. With 'Mark of Odin' I wanted to proof that readers can get attached to a series of books thanks to incentives and bonuses for supporting them.
Remember that for purchasing this printed edition you will get the full first book of the 'Mark of Odin's Saga' but the last page won't be the end. If you like the story and want to support us getting access to bonus chapters and an incredible transmedia universe of extended content you still can get the 'Mark of Odin Online Pass Level 1' at (www)markofodin(dot)com.
With it you will be able to register in our online platform and once you indicate that you have finished reading The Awakening you will get access to three bonus chapters:
· Operation Nighthammer
· The Last Recording
· The Search for Hyperborea
Plus the access to the Volume 1 of the Odinpedia, which includes dozens of stories supported by illustrations, 3d renders, videos, music, maps and more that will explain you what happen between the first book and the second one, 'Mark of Odin: Road to Valhalla'.
NOTE: This is a fiction work and its characters and events are non-real. Any similarity with characters or events from the past or present time it's just accidental, and they don't have to be identified with any real person or event.
Acknowledgements
First, I want to thank my family, especially my father Juan, who has been my main supporter and biggest fan. Thanks to my sister Meritxell and Loli Poza, for all their care and support. I have to include my grandparents Cinta and Juan, who never had the chance to see this saga become a reality but helped me to make it possible with all their love.
Second, I have to thank Amy Merton, for her great work translating this book into English. It has been a great challenge but I think that we all are proud with the result. To Johannes Rebhan for his great work in making this book look better in all possible ways. To Manu Nieto, for all his efforts to bring to life my universe in the shape of illustrations, 3d renders and more. To Knut Avenstroup Haugen, for composing the first original soundtrack for a book on its launch! And of course, to Michael Komarck, for finding time to create the incredible illustration that is the cover art of The Awakening.
Third, thanks to Rafael Vázquez Valenzuela, Aerospace Engineer teacher at the University of Seville for providing order to my chaos about ion propulsion and the craziness around railguns. To Jaime de Vesa Palomo, for all his support to help me better understand all stuff related to the military procedures and units. To the Spanish 'Ejército del Aire, de Tierra and Armada' for their support in documentation. To Francisco 'Socio' Rodríguez for being my mentor in the incredible world of skydiving. To Pepe López Jara, from Planeta, for all his advices to improve the editing of this book. To Rafael Árbide and his keen eye for photography to show the best side of me. To Manuel Rico, for his magic with VFX and creating the amazing trailer '#DesastreSevilla'.
Last, but not least, to Jørgen Tharaldsen, who has provided incredible feedback about the story and the English translation, plus teaching me to never surrender, no matter the odds! I don't want to forget anyone! To all who have supported this project in any way, thanks a lot! Together we will reach new horizons! And now... with no more delays, enjoy the start of my saga. Be ready to awake! Remember... All is connected!
To my father,
For his love and sacrifice.