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Award-winning author, Linnea Tanner, weaves Celtic tales of love, magical adventure, and political intrigue in Ancient Rome and Britannia. Since childhood, she has passionately read about ancient civilizations and mythology. Of particular interest are the enigmatic Celts, who were reputed as fierce warriors and mystical Druids.

Linnea has extensively researched ancient and medieval history, mythology, and archaeology and has traveled to sites described within each of her books in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. Books released in her series include Apollo’s Raven (Book 1), Dagger’s Destiny (Book 2), Amulet’s Rapture (Book 3), and Skull’s Vengeance (Book 4). She has also released the historical fiction short story Two Faces of Janus.

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	Apollo's Raven (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #1) 3.77 avg rating — 272 ratings — published 2018 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dagger's Destiny (Curse of Clansmen and Kings, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2018	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Amulet's Rapture (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #3) 4.43 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Faces of Janus: A Short Story of Ancient Rome 4.60 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Skull's Vengeance (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #4) 4.63 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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I’m delighted to host Bonnie Suchman as the featured author in The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held between November 17th – 28th, 2025. Bonnie Suchman is the author of the Historical Fiction, What Remains is Hope (The Heppenheimer Family Holocaust Saga), published by Black Rose Writing on October 2, 2025 (360 pages).

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Linnea Tanner said: " For most of his life, the battle-hardened Norse warrior, Torgil, has protected his friend, the legendary Olaf Tryggvason. However, in the final book of Olaf's Saga, Vengeance of the Damned, Torgil has been cast aside by Olaf for refusing to accept th For most of his life, the battle-hardened Norse warrior, Torgil, has protected his friend, the legendary Olaf Tryggvason. However, in the final book of Olaf's Saga, Vengeance of the Damned, Torgil has been cast aside by Olaf for refusing to accept the Christian belief. Togil's desperate predicament to escape Olaf's deadly wrath is highlighted in chapter 1: "A snow-filled wind had kicked up in the afternoon and now blew at me as if from a bellows, its sting bringing tears to my eyes as it sought every seam in my clothing."

The epic Norse adventure continues in 989 A.D., when Torgil faces a crossroad on how he can move forward with "death's inevitable claw" tightening around him. He gains support of Signurd's former fighters and sails to reclaim his homeland, Jel, as its sovereign. Meanwhile, power dynamics shift in the Scandinavian region when Olaf returns to Norway with an army, becomes its king, and threatens to convert other regions to Christianity with brutal force. Torgil allies with other regional rulers and lures Olaf into a final sea battle to stop his brutal campaign.

Author Eric Schumacher is a masterful storyteller that not only vividly describe action scenes but delves into Torgil's deepest thoughts about how he wants to fulfill rest of his life. Previous challenges shape Torgil into a resilient and respected jarl. He takes control of his destiny and no longer blindly follows other leaders intoxicated with power. He seeks redemption by building a peaceful and prosperous settlement in his homeland.

Although the novel can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the entire series to appreciate Torgil's life journey and his evolving relationship with Olaf. Torgil's development into a just leader is compelling and heartfelt. What makes this series stand out are its complex characters, cinematic battle scenes, and multi-layered themes of political corruption, love vs. duty, vengeance vs. redemption, and friendship vs. betrayal. Olaf’s Saga captures the turmoil of Viking culture and warfare, strife between Christian and pagan religions, and internal and regional divisions. It reminds me of Bernard Cornwell’s The Last Kingdom with the rise and fall of kings and nations during the Viking age. Extra bonuses in the books include regional maps and a glossary of terms used in the narrative.

Vengeance of the Damned is a gripping and satisfying conclusion to the Olaf's Saga with its memorable characters, riveting action scenes, and thought-provoking themes of vengeance and redemption. ...more "

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Dec 13, 2021 12:58PM

Lorraine wrote: "Hi aunt Linnea,
I really enjoyed your books I can’t wait for the next one.
Lorraine"

OMG! What a pleasant surprise to chat with you on Goodreads. I remember you as a little girl but have since lost contact with your family. Thank you for your lovely comment. Feel free to email me at linnea@linneatanner.com

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Dec 13, 2021 09:36AM

Hi aunt Linnea,
I really enjoyed your books I can’t wait for the next one.
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Thank you for being my friend on goodreads! RUNNER, Marie Ann Phillip

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Thank you for the friendvite Linea. Enjoy your weekend :))

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Hi Linnea. thanks for adding me. :)

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May 07, 2014 03:13PM

Hello,

Hopefully, we will become great buddies. I am an 42 year old southern gentleman author. I am working on my third novel. It's an paranormal, horror, adventure, magical, romantic, urban, dark fantasy book series, named Moonwarriors: In An Blackened Dawn. Take a look at my second novel Moonwarriors: Guardians of the Night. Come by and we'll chat, leave a comment.

Until Next Time . . .

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Thanks for your friendship. We have a Celtic connection!

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