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Praise for the Series and Editorial Reviews
Kirkus Reviews: “Richly developed fictional adventures of a real Viking on an epic journey through Europe. Our verdict: Get it!”
The Historical Novel Society: “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.”
Reader’s Favorite: “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.”
The Book Commentary: “Richly detailed, conveying the harsh truths of Viking life and the visceral landscape of Northern Europe. From fierce ocean battles to intimate moments of domesticity, Adrien creates a world where the elements play an integral role in shaping the characters’ fates, reflecting the brutal yet vibrant nature of the Viking Age. The prose is delectable, and the overall writing is cinematic.”
Johanna Wittenberg, author of The Norsewomen series: “A thrilling action tale that leads us through the eastern Viking lands, leaving us breathless by the end.”
Ian Stuart Sharpe, author of The Vikingverse: “CJ Adrien’s series is a riveting journey through time, delivering a Viking Age saga for the ages. A masterwork filled with thrilling encounters and dramatic twists that holds you captive till the very last page.”
J.M. Gillingham, author of the Ten-Tree Saga: “C.J. Adrien has laid forth another saga worthy of the heroes of old. With many narrative tie-ins and continuations from Adrien’s The Saga of Hasting the Avenger trilogy, new and old fans are in for a ravens-feast of sharpened steel, shining silver, and long-hidden secrets!”
D.W. Roach, author of the Marauder series: “A vivid historical depiction of a world lost to time. Brilliant, complex, a true underdog tale.”
Mary Enck, author of A King in Time: “I am awestruck by how immersed I felt while reading this story.”
All Things Viking: “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.”
Gwendalyn’s Books: “A brilliant, harrowing tale that makes for a gripping and wonderful read.”
WTF Are You Reading?: “A perfect balance between history, lore, and creative licence.”
Hoover Book Reviews: “A page-turning event. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell.”
Books and Zebras: “A striking, meticulously crafted tale.”