When a rash of suicides strikes Bellingham, Washington, Sarah Beauhall finds herself embroiled in a conspiracy that involves long-dead gods, love-scorned ancients, dragons, witch feuds, and the rediscovery of a mysterious abandoned world.   Can Sarah put together the puzzle pieces before her world comes crashing down around her? "Pitts brings Norse Mythology into the modern world in this amusing debut… There's enough entertainment and romantic tension to keep readers interested in the planned sequels."  -- Publishers Weekly “Dark Urban Fantasy with some clever touches that should appeal to Urban Fantasy fans.” —Kirkus Reviews Pitts combines Norse Mythology, smith-lore, and a deep love of the Pacific Northwest in this fast paced Urban Fantasy about dragons posing as investment bankers, Hummer-driving giants, and the woman who must defeat them while fighting her own demons of doubt and self-identity.  A fresh look at some classic themes, Black Blade Blues will delight readers seeking the thrill of fantasy and the everyday of overdue bills, bad traffic, and ancient plots to overthrow the order of the world."  -- Jay Lake, author of Escapement.