The Forgotten God

A thousand years after the Norse gods fell asleep, with no followers remaining to sustain them, a girl finds an altar in a moment of need. Her actions awaken one that some other gods would prefer to stay asleep.

This look at Norse myth, the nature of gods, social media impact, and a little politics follows the young girl, her unknown god, and an influencer as they navigate worlds unfamiliar to them and learn to thrive.

A serial hobbyist with an enthusiastic drive, Michael Allen resides in New Jersey. He began writing in earnest during the COVID pandemic, particularly in response to an internet writing prompt that stood out to him. After enough shower thoughts developing a story, he committed to finally writing his first novel and has been hooked ever since. When he isn't writing he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and gaming.