Books by Mike Vasich
Mike Vasich strips away the facade of ancient myths to find the jagged edges, destroying the idea of heroes and embracing the chaos of disillusionment. These are not revised folklore; they are visceral, irreverent dives into the dark corners where the divine and mortal collide. This is existential dread masked in the blood and grit of gods.
Published Works
Loki
Exiled and tortured by the gods, Loki swears vengeance. He will summon the mighty Fenris Wolf and the legendary Midgard Serpent, and they will lead an army of giants and all the dead in Niflheim. Brimming with the power of the most destructive being in the Nine Worlds, he will not rest till Asgard is in ashes and all the gods are dead under his heel.
Loki: Nine Naughty Tales of the Trickster
He is called the Trickster, the Sly One. For eons, he has manipulated and played the gods against each other. Now the time has come to go beyond petty schemes and seize the most powerful throne in existence. Based on the classic tales, Mike Vasich breathes new life into the most complex god in the Norse mythos.
The Gnostic Prophecy
An ancient text so revolutionary it will change the face of Christianity forever. When Professor Cerise Davenport receives a picture of an ancient scroll, she has no idea that her life is about to be shattered. Accompanied by a mysterious six-year-old girl with no past, she flees from a cabal of shadowy figures bent on wiping away any trace of her existence. As she tracks down the head of the conspiracy, she makes a discovery that will transform her life irrevocably—and bring her face to face with God himself.
Sword of Lies
In the tall grasses, faceless things with long, spindly arms and razor sharp claws wait for Sarah and her brother Ben. Except they aren't real. It's just a story told by their grandfather, a story he tells them when they find an old sword in his basement storage room. There are monsters, a mysterious white lady, and of course the magic sword itself, a weapon that helps him defeat the creatures he finds in the jungles of Vietnam forty years before. At ten years old, Sarah knows that monsters and magic swords aren't real. But then Sarah's school begins to turn into a jungle, and she sees quick glimpses of creatures with no faces peering at her from between long stalks of grass. As her world continues to change around her, she begins to wonder if the story—and the creatures—aren't just made up after all.
The Zero Point Self
Coming soon!
Loki's Spawn
Coming in 2027
The Loki Series
Follow the trickster god through tales of cunning, chaos, and consequence. From ancient Norse halls to modern retellings, these stories capture the essence of one of mythology's most complex and fascinating characters. Each book offers a different perspective on the shapeshifter who walks the line between hero and villain.
What Readers Are Saying
Loki (A Novel of the Norse Gods)
"In one battle scene (possibly one of the best battle scenes I have ever read), he was able to convey to perfection the personification of thunder and lightning in Thor and his hammer... It was one of those 'Ahhh' moments when you fully realize and understand something you've known all along."
"The writing is clean and the descriptions simple but rich enough that I could visualize everything perfectly... Vasich's representation of Loki is fascinating: the misfit Trickster who originally means well, but finds his actions held against him no matter what he does."
"A refreshing and deeply human take on the myths. Vasich has a way of making gods feel visceral and their struggles feel personal. It's a gripping read from start to finish."
Loki: Nine Naughty Tales of the Trickster
"The author, Mike Vasich, did a great job capturing Loki's personality... as someone who knows the original Norse myths pretty well (I literally have a Master's degree in religion and I teach a class about Norse myth), I had a lot of fun seeing what he did with the source material."
"Witty, clever, and endlessly entertaining. Vasich manages to keep the trickster's edge sharp while making these ancient stories feel modern and accessible. A must-read for any fan of the gods."
The Gnostic Prophecy
"Boy was I glad I made the decision to read this. There is action, adventure, death and mayhem... It is pretty much non-stop action from beginning to end. It also brings to light some of the questions we all have about what stories were left out of the Bible."
"I was expecting a Dan Brown knockoff, but the supernatural elements were a total departure from that genre. The mystery had me guessing until the end and I will be looking forward to reading the sequel."
"5 out of 5 stars... This story kept me entertained from beginning to end. It's actually a bit refreshing to read a book about a major religious find where the tension is built so perfectly without relying on the usual tropes."
Sword of Lies
"Mike Vasich has a wicked sense of humor and it shows in his writing. The story captures you from the beginning and you can't wait to get to the end. It's cruel that there isn't more yet!"
"An interesting tale... The children are dealing with the death of their mother and are thrust into a story that their grandfather made up. As they try to find their way, they find healing as well. The tale is engaging and the characters are great."
"OK, I just want to say one thing about this book—I want more! That's no way to finish. It's cruel! A fantastic adventure that leaves you begging for a sequel."
The Wall of Shame
"If you aren't pissing someone off, you probably aren't saying anything interesting."
Loki: Nine Naughty Tales of the Trickster
"I liked Loki as a character... though some of his tricks and pranks were too vulgar and perverted so I wouldn't recommend this book for children under 13."
— Goodreads Review
"Scheming, pranks and tricks were interesting and some even funny, but there were ones which I can describe as disgusting and 'pew'."
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"The Marvel movie franchise has ruined my brains... this is way more different and far more specific and nasty."
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"I must admit I have never read any Norse mythology before, so by about story four I was going 'WHAT THE SHIT?'"
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Loki (The Novel)
"It's almost as if the author wanted the reader to experience the chaos of Armageddon as part of the reading exercise."
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