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J.C. Duncan

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The United Kingdom

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Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Alternative History

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James C Duncan is a debut author fascinated with history and fantasy. He writes historical fantasy/fiction based on our world, but in an alternate timeline, past, present or future, where each book or series asks and tries to answer a question of 'What if?' His first series 'The Light of the North saga', asks the question 'What if the Norse didn't convert to Christianity, and instead the Viking raids continued.' And posits the answer, which you will have to read the book to find out! James does not create new worlds, he messes with the history and future of ours, grounded in our own history and the laws of our universe, but tweaked in events and often adding a soft sprinkling of the divine or fantastical, resulting in relatable historical a ...more

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	Raven Lord (The Last Viking #2) 4.55 avg rating — 797 ratings — 5 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
	A Song of Steel (The Light of the North #1) 4.34 avg rating — 789 ratings — 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
	Emperor’s Axe (The Last Viking #3) 4.55 avg rating — 590 ratings — 5 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
	The Fire of the Fallen (The Light of the North #2) 4.47 avg rating — 596 ratings — 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
	The Weeping Winter (The Light of the North #4) 4.59 avg rating — 543 ratings — 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
	A Forge of Frost (The Light of the North, #3) 4.54 avg rating — 464 ratings — 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
	Wolves of the Empire (The Last Viking #4) 4.59 avg rating — 355 ratings — 7 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
	Warrior Prince (Last Viking #1) 4.42 avg rating — 294 ratings — 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
	A Burning Blade (The Light of the North #5) 4.63 avg rating — 260 ratings — 2 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
	Viking Conqueror (The Last Viking #5) 4.52 avg rating — 260 ratings	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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J.C. Duncan liked Layne's review of Viking Conqueror (The Last Viking #5): "Wonderful read Couldn't put it down. A part of history that is not fully recognised for the impact it had. Looking forward to the next series. "
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J.C. Duncan liked Delphine Twine's review of Viking Conqueror (The Last Viking #5): "I thoroughly enjoyed this series on Harold Hardrada. I learnt some interesting facts and JC Duncan took me a long on a very interesting journey through different continents, amazing journeys and characters. Well written, JC Duncan congratulations on a" Read more of this review »
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J.C. Duncan liked Brendan's review of Viking Conqueror (The Last Viking #5): "Awesome ending I think i have mentioned it in previous reviews but the book is written so well you almost feel like you are sitting in this hall listening to Eric tell epic and rather Brutal life of Harald. Its actually sad to finish this story, it w" Read more of this review »
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English Translati...: J. C. Duncan - Warrior Prince - Norway, Viking	1	1	Sep 04, 2023 07:09AM
English Translati...: JC Duncan - Wolves of the Empire - Viking	1	3	May 19, 2025 07:47AM
English Translati...: J.C. Dunvan - Viking Conqueror - Viking	1	5	Feb 06, 2026 06:53AM
English Translati...: March 2026 - read-along	18	15	Mar 28, 2026 11:51AM
English Translati...: JC Duncan - Blood Oath - Viking	1	2	Aug 07, 2026 06:30AM
English Translati...: September 2026 - read-along	19	11	Sep 21, 2026 10:21AM
English Translati...: * Books I missed.	1743	708	Oct 15, 2026 02:58PM

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