Welcome to the THIRD RECAP EPISODE of the Kinsmen Die podcast home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.

In this podcast, I read my first book, Kinsmen Die, chapter by chapter. Every five episodes I recap the prior chapters — this episode covers chapters 11 through 15 ,

So, if you’ve happened to start with this episode, then I suggest going back to the beginning. The episodes aren’t too long so it won’t take that forever to catch up.

Here’s a summary of the major plot developments. This is organized very loosely by POV character.

Baldr, the son of Frigg and Odin, is having mysterious, bad dreams which cause him to sometimes become “corpse like” when he sleeps.

To help her solve the mystery of the dreams plaguing Baldr, Frigg summoned her husband Odin back from his western wanderings.

At roughly the same time in the story, a town named Hals in Vidar Odinsson’s district was sacked by the Jotunn.

Vidar is on scene to render aid and defend the townsfolk. He summoned helped from Gladsheim.

Odin had arrived home at roughly the same time as this attack on Vithi. After some discussion with Frigg, and after Frigg’s ability to see the future returns, Odin decides to ride to his son’s aid.

Hodr, son of Odin and Frigg and brother to Baldr and half-brother of Vidar and Thor, is with his “significant other” Alara in a large town called Ifington. Quite how Hodr plays into the story is as yet unclear, but it may have something to do with his reluctance to return and speak with his father.

We’ve also met Loki Laufeyson, his wife Sigyn, and his two sons Vali and Narfi. Loki in particular appears to be up to something, but we don’t know what. Yet.

Please visit the podcast's public site for the episode transcript, which includes the entire chapter. Please review and/or share the show -- it is a huge help! And, please feel free to contact me: mattbishopwrites (at) gmail (dot) com.