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Einar must take back control of his destiny in this thrilling Viking adventure. How do you defeat the undefeatable? 935 AD, Norway. Recovering from horrendous injuries, Einar finds himself unable to fight. He is not strong enough to defeat his rival, Eirik, who has seized Orkney despite Einar being the rightful Jarl.
Eirik's men soon raid the Norwegian coast, led by a warrior called the Bear. Cruel and ferocious, the Bear possesses a legendary blade - one that gives him a skill in battle that cannot be matched. Such an extraordinary sword could be key to Einar's plans - but first he and the Wolf Coats must contend with the Bear himself.
Caught between old foes and new ones, Einar must use all his wits to survive. But is a man who cannot wield a sword capable of being a true Viking warrior?
Reviews for Tim Hodkinson:
'Will appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin, and especially Theodore Brun'
Historical Novel Society 'A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old'
Melisende's Library 'An excellently written page-turner'
Historical Writers Association
About the author
Tim Hodkinson grew up in Northern Ireland where the rugged coast and call of the Atlantic ocean led to a lifelong fascination with Vikings and a degree in Medieval English and Old Norse Literature. Tim's more recent writing heroes include Ben Kane, Giles Kristian, Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin and Lee Child. After several years in the USA, Tim has returned to Northern Ireland, where he lives with his wife and children.
Follow Tim on @TimHodkinson and www.timhodkinson.blogspot.com
Summary
How do you defeat the undefeatable?
Einar must take back control of his destiny in this thrilling Viking adventure. Although the rightful Jarl of Orkney, Einar is not yet strong enough to overcome his rival King Eirik and rule. Einar and the Wolf Coats raid the pagan ceremony that will confirm Eirik's power, but due to his injured sword hand, Einar fails to kill Eirik and the Wolf Coats must flee.
Chased by Eirik's longships, the Wolf Coats enter the dubious protection of Aethelstan, King of the English. Aethelstan hates the Wolf Coats of old – but instead of having them put to death, he has a better plan...
The Wolf Coats must sail to Brittany, to find the famous religious scholar Israel of Trieste. But Brittany is besieged by Viking hordes, and Israel is captive – taken by a mysterious Viking warrior known as the Bear.
Einar is chosen to infiltrate the Bear's Baltic stronghold and rescue the scholar. But is a man who cannot wield a sword capable of being a true Viking warrior? Einar's whole future is at stake – can he overcome his pride, and his injuries, and make it back alive?
PRAISE FOR TIM HODKINSON:
'A brilliantly written historical adventure which will appeal to fans of
Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin, and especially
Theodore Brun' HISTORICAL NOVEL ASSOCIATION
'A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old; and once finished,
you just want to go back and read it all over again' MELISENDE'S LIBRARY
'An
excellently written page-turner, with a feel for the period which invites you into the era and keeps you there' HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION
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PRAISE FOR TIM HODKINSON:
'A brilliantly written historical adventure which will appeal to fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin, and especially Theodore Brun' Historical Novel Association.
'A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old; and once finished, you just want to go back and read it all over again' Melisende's Library, on Odin's Game.
'An excellently written page-turner, with a feel for the period which invites you into the era and keeps you there' Historical Writers Association, on Lions of the Grail.
