Scandinavian Sagas

It is 935 A.D., and the North is in turmoil. King Harald Fairhair has died, leaving the High Seat of the realm to his murderous son, Erik Bloodaxe. To solidify his claim, Erik ruthlessly disposes of all claimants to his throne, save one: his youngest brother Hakon. Erik's surviving enemies send a ship to Wessex, where the Christian King Athelstan is raising Hakon. Unable to avoid his fate, he returns to the Viking North to face his brother and claim his birthright, only to discover that victory will demand sacrifices beyond his wildest nightmares.

The epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy—a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism. As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire ... Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister...

Explore Captivating Viking Tales and Sagas Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Viking Sagas: The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context Tales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical SagasThe period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. The first manuscript of this book presents a...

From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology. A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has...

The gods knew the end was coming. They rode out anyway. A complete and faithful retelling of Norse mythology — now available in a reader's text edition. Before the world had shape, there was ice and fire, and between them, something began. From that beginning came the gods, the giants, and the long struggle that would end in fire… and begin again. This is the complete Norse mythological cycle. From the first stirring of creation to the fall of the gods at Ragnarok and the world that rises after, this book presents Norse mythology as a single, unfolding story, faithful to the original ...

Northmen is there to tell the tale, to pay homage to what was lost and celebrate what was won. Focusing on key events, including the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, medieval history expert John Haywood recounts the saga of the Viking Age, from the creation of the world through to the dwindling years of halfhearted raids and elegiac storytelling in the 13th century. 

Previously published as Sword of Woden. Beowulf, the greatest Old-English tale, recast as a Norse-inspired epic, packed with myth, sorcery and bloody battles. Perfect for readers of Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Griff Hosker and Peter Gibbons. Scandinavia - 521AD Under Hrethel’s benign rule, Beowulf, the king’s grandson, is schooled by the warrior elite. But if Geatland is at peace, men and gods scheme and plot, and as the boy reaches adulthood a spate of deaths tears the dynasty apart. Sensing weakness, enemies attack the northern provinces, and in a series of brutal battles Beowulf ...

It’s the right time for love, but is it the right place? Following her husband's untimely passing, Martha's life revolves around their daughter, Rosie. But with Rosie leaving the nest and Martha's job in jeopardy, she feels life slipping away. On a whim, fueled by a love for Scandi-noir dramas, Martha travels to Denmark. Amidst its charming landscapes, she's drawn to the serene island of Fano where she meets the handsome Lars.

Eric Bloodaxe is one of the Viking Age’s most famous names—and one of its least securely understood lives. Was Eirik Haraldsson truly the ruthless brother-slayer portrayed in the Norse sagas? Was the Norwegian king the same ruler whose ERIC REX coins were struck at Jorvik? How did an exiled son of Harald Fairhair cross the North Sea and twice gain the throne of Viking York? Eric Bloodaxe: From Norway to Jorvik offers a clear, compelling, and evidence-led account of the tenth-century king who stood at the intersection of Norwegian, Northumbrian, Anglo-Saxon, and Hiberno-Norse history. ...

Isak, a strong, stoical ‘tiller of the ground, body and soul’, makes his way into the Norwegian hinterlands and settles on an area of land that suits him, unaware that it belongs to the state. He fashions the land into a farm, named ‘Sellanraa’ by the enigmatic Lensmand Geissler, and builds a life for himself with his wife, Inger, and their children. Together they endure the seasons and the encroachment of industrialisation as they cultivate the land and make it fertile, proving that fulfilment lies with the soil.

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with Norse Mythology Embark on a visual epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Black Book Of The Norse." These compelling images unveil the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each monochromatic picture invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will see about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From ...

It seemed like an open-and-shut case. But they couldn’t have been more wrong. When a 25-year-old woman is found dead in Stockholm, detective Vanessa Frank knows that there is more to the case than meets the eye. And when Vanessa finds herself on the trail of a dangerous internet community who call themselves "incels", her world starts to unravel. These ‘involuntarily celibate’ men have fostered hatred towards the women who turn them down, and now women are turning up dead.

The Völsunga saga is a legendary saga, a late 13th-century poetic rendition in Old Norse of the origin and decline of the Völsung clan (including the story of Sigurd and Brynhild and the destruction of the Burgundians). It is one of the most famous legendary sagas and an example of a "heroic saga" that deals with Germanic heroic legend. The saga covers topics including the quarrel between Sigi and Skaði, a huge family tree of great kings and powerful conquerors and the quest led by Sigmund and Sinfjǫtli to save princess Signý from the evil king Siggeir.

Did Hollywood rewrite the Viking gods? Discover the shocking, brutal, and authentic Norse mythology behind the world’s biggest blockbuster franchise. If you think you know Thor, Loki, and Odin from the big screen, think again. The modern entertainment machine has transformed an ancient, animistic belief system into a sanitized sci-fi superhero saga. But what was left on the cutting room floor? In The Edda vs. Hollywood, author Einar Thoresen offers a deep, unofficial comparison between the surviving medieval Icelandic texts—the Poetic and Prose Eddas—and modern cinema. This book ...

Trickster. Diplomat. Survivor. But whose side is Loki truly on? When monsters from Jotunheim descend upon a remote mountain village, Odin sends the one god cunning enough to deal with them—Loki. What should be a simple mission quickly becomes something far more dangerous. The leader of the raiding giants is Vetar, son of Skrymir, Lord of Jotunheim. Killing him could ignite a war between gods and giants that even Asgard may not survive. Now Loki finds himself trapped between two worlds he understands too well. The gods of Asgard demand loyalty. The giants demand vengeance. As Hela, Fenrir,...

The Untold Saga of a Viking Fortune Hunter For three decades, Ulf of Borresta carved a path of blood and silver across England. He was no mere warrior - he was a Viking raider who amassed a staggering fortune in Danegeld, the extortion money paid by desperate English monarchs to keep the Norsemen at bay. In the churchyard of Orkesta, Sweden, two ancient rune stones bear witness to Ulf's legacy. They speak of a man who stood alongside the most feared Viking chieftains, real figures etched into history, plundering towns, burning villages, and battling for wealth and power. The battles Ulf ...

Inom loppet av några veckor hittas flera personer mördade i Göteborgsområdet. Kriminalinspektör Birgitta Björkhammar och hennes kollegor på spaningsroteln kopplas på fallet, men bortsett från misstanken om en ensam gärningsman har de lite att gå på. Jakten på gärningsmannen driver Birgitta djupare in i en härva av lögner, trauman och hemligheter som någon är beredd att göra vad som helst för att skydda. Samtidigt ställs hon inför sina inre konflikter – minnen hon trodde var begravda och känslor som hon inte längre kan ignorera.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. “William came over the sea, with bloody hand came he ...” 1069 AD. Three years after the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy had yet to crush resistance in England. To the north, the people of the Danelaw refused to bow to the Norman yoke. In...

Enter a sweeping mythology saga where fated gods and ancient monsters battle for survival in a doomed universe. Perfect for an atmospheric evening commute or winding down before sleep, this epic narrative transforms legendary folklore into a cinematic, fireside listening experience. Immerse...

Das Prequel zum erfolgreichen "Cold Case"-Quartett. Es ist das Jahr 1983. William Wisting, gerade Vater von Zwillingen geworden, ist ein ehrgeiziger junger Streifenpolizist und träumt davon, eines Tages als Ermittler bei der Mordkommission zu arbeiten. Während einer Nachtschicht verfolgt er einen Bankräuber, doch diesem gelingt die Flucht. Erfahrenere Kollegen übernehmen den Fall, Wisting soll sich lieber mit einem von Kugeln zerfetzten Oldtimer in einer baufälligen, vergessenen Scheune befassen.