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In Tom Holt’s witty take on Norse mythology, Valhalla has evolved beyond the sword‑glory halls of old. Now a complex corporation—aptly called the Valhalla Group—confronts the demands of modern life and new‑age bureaucracy.
Eternal after‑life rewards still await the fallen, but the once‐solemny halls are now filled with paperwork, shareholder meetings, and a surprising new edge: Carol Kortright, a former cocktail waitress whose tragic demise threatens to unravel the divine enterprise.
Holt’s blend of fantastical humor and corporate satire invites readers to laugh while pondering what happens when myth meets the modern workplace.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Tom Holt
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