Description
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: "Told in first-person narrative, Hasting's voice is compelling as it deftly sets the story in motion. What quickly drew me in was the historical richness seeped into every page. The scope was broad as characters travel from the coast of Ireland all the way to the freezing northern fjords. Landscapes and everyday life are fleshed out vividly. Life is hard, supplies aren't easy to come by, and the people are unapologetically fierce. It's clear Adrien has a passion for this time and these peoples. The intricate details and engrossing characters propel the plot forward. If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you. Recommended." - The Historical Novel Society "Filled to the brim with interesting and accurate details about the Viking period that are sure to have fellow history fans deeply fascinated, with an intelligent balance between historical research and the furthering of the narrative. Highly recommended." - Reader's Favorite, 5-Star Review "For a Viking story it feels very natural - stories of one's deeds were told over camp-fires, on long sea-voyages and in long halls...A great read - a real page-turner." - All Things Viking (allthingsviking.com) "A vivid historical depiction of a world lost to time. Brilliant, complex, a true underdog tale" - D.W. Roach, author of the Marauder series "A brilliant, harrowing tale that makes for a gripping and wonderful read." - Gwendalyn's Books "A perfect balance between history, lore, and creative licence." - WTF Are You Reading? "A page-turning event." - Hoover Book Reviews "A striking, meticulously crafted tale." - Books and Zebras "I am awestruck by how immersed I felt while reading this story." - Mary Enck, author of A King in Time "A well written, well crafted, and well done novel." - Al-Alhambra Book Reviews
Features & Highlights
- 843 A.D. The city of Nantes Burns. An unexpected betrayal forces Hasting to abandon his closest ally. With his heart turned black, he rekindles the savagery of his race. In sacking Nantes, his bravery and luck earn him a place in the skalds' songs. Word of his deeds reaches his kin in the North who set sail to Francia to join him, hoping his luck might help theirs. Thor of Dublin, Hasting's old rival, will seek him out and bid him join his new alliance of Sea Kings. Together, they will launch the most ambitious raids their people have ever attempted. They will sail south to the land of the Moors to test their alliance's strength and, if successful, turn their sights to an even more daring prize: Paris. The Norns make nothing easy. A secret affair will risk unraveling the alliance and bring the sea kings to the brink of civil war.
