{"product_id":"the-saxon-wolf-paperback","title":"The Saxon Wolf - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngus Donald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of \u003ci\u003eA Burning Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConflict flares once more in Saxony...\u003cp\u003eMarch, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidukind, 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe epic second novel in the Fire Born saga, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, and Matthew Harffy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Saxon Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Donald has spun another terrific yarn, skilfully interweaving heart-thumping action sequences with a compelling plot... his writing is original and completely convincing. \u003ci\u003eThe Saxon Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eA Burning Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Berserker\u003c\/i\u003e, Volume One in the Fire Born series\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003ehis\u003c\/i\u003e game, but of \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'With \u003ci\u003eThe Last Berserker\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eA Burning Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Last Berserker\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Last Berserker\u003c\/i\u003e stand out... Donald's masterful creations will live on in the imagination long after the final page' Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eZulu Hart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eMalice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Well researched detail and stunning battle scenes make \u003ci\u003eThe Last Berserker\u003c\/i\u003e a white knuckle ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read' C. R. May, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Day of the Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'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 \u003ci\u003eThe Soul Thief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41801105834119,"sku":"9781800321892","price":18.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/2d33eab40a85a807631bbb6413bf1ed5.webp?v=1734086285","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-saxon-wolf-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}