Donald Angus - The Saxon Wolf A Viking Epic Of Berserkers And Battle - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Compelling disturbing entertaining this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense Theodore Brun author of A Burning Sea Conflict flares once more in Saxony. March AD 773. Bjarki Bloodhand is now Fire Born a legendary berserker inhabited by the ferocious spirit of a bear in battle. Yet he has sworn never again to allow that sacred rage to possess him lest he for ever lose himself in the madness like his father. Tor Hildarsdottir yearns to save pagan Saxony from the grip of the Christian Franks who now occupy half the region. But she also has serious problems closer to home with her fast - growing pet bear cub Garm and worse she seems to be falling in love. Widukind new lord of the Saxons is on a mission to reconquer the lands of his fathers from the Franks. He will stop at nothing to win the hearts of the men and women of the North and bind them to his cause. But will they follow the Saxon Wolf in an unwinnable war? And will Bjarki join them? The epic second novel in the Fire Born saga perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell Giles Kristian and Matthew Harffy. Praise for The Saxon Wolf Donald has spun another terrific yarn skilfully interweaving heart - thumping action sequences with a compelling plot his writing is original and completely convincing. The Saxon Wolf is another step forward and a step up in the Fire Born series. Compelling disturbing entertaining this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense Theodore Brun author of A Burning Sea Praise for The Last Berserker Volume One in the Fire Born series Donald has taken the legendary berserkers those frothing - at - the - mouth shield - biters and made them human which once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of his game but of the game It is a wonderful rich and violent brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction like a thirsty man welcomes a mead - brother to the feast A tale worthy of the skalds Giles Kristian author of the Raven series With The Last Berserker Donald has given us the first cut of some serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart - racing intriguing and touching this is not a book for the faint - hearted I can t wait for more Theodore Brun author of A Burning Sea The Last Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer rich with the earthy depth historical detail intrigue violence and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor that make The Last Berserker stand out Donald's masterful creations will live on in the imagination long after the final page Matthew Harffy author of the Bernicia Chronicles A wonderful blood - soaked tale of redemption and revenge set amidst the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and Christian Franks by a master of the genre Saul David author of Zulu Hart Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the tidal wave of Charlemagne's expansion. Great characters brilliantly paced and explosive gritty battle - scenes. Highly recommended John Gwynne author of Malice Well researched detail and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle ride. A thrilling up - all - night read C. R. May author of The Day of the Wolf I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and their values gives the book authenticity and weight Cecelia Holland author of The Soul Thief
Title: The Saxon Wolf A Viking Epic Of Berserkers And Battle
Author(s): Donald Angus
Publisher: Canelo
Barcode: 9781800321892
Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Date: 1/13/2022
Series: Fire Born
Category: Historical Fiction