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Sampo
In the year 1329 AD, the Swedish Empire rules medieval Finland. Calix witnesses his brother’s unjust imprisonment by the Swedish Lady Marget. With time running out to free his brother, Calix is forced into a desperate search for a mythical treasure of great power, a journey carrying him into the heart of Finland’s struggle for freedom.Historical fiction with a fantasy twist, Sampo explores an alternative history of Finland through a sweeping tale of loss, vengeance, and redemption.
305 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2024
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Benaiah Miles
2 books1 followerBenaiah Miles has always been fascinated with the power of story to engage and change lives. A world traveler, he lives in Bangkok with his family, teaching literature and writing stories.
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June 10, 2024
A fantasy adventure based on Scandinavian history.
I helped edit/give feed back on this one during its formative stages so it has been a few years and I know the book changed a bit since then so I won't say much about it. You just have to read it to find out for yourself. I did like the Medieval Scandinavian background as so few fantasies base their historical parts on that region and period. (Tolkien borrowed their mythology and language but not history so much.)
Notes on content: No language, nothing beyond a kiss, there were fight scenes but nothing overly graphic on page.
I helped edit/give feed back on this one during its formative stages so it has been a few years and I know the book changed a bit since then so I won't say much about it. You just have to read it to find out for yourself. I did like the Medieval Scandinavian background as so few fantasies base their historical parts on that region and period. (Tolkien borrowed their mythology and language but not history so much.)
Notes on content: No language, nothing beyond a kiss, there were fight scenes but nothing overly graphic on page.
March 23, 2024
Solid historical fiction
The writing was both engaging and easily accessible. The characters had depth that added meaning to the plot. The plot and setting kept my interest all throughout the novel. A read I highly recommend!
The writing was both engaging and easily accessible. The characters had depth that added meaning to the plot. The plot and setting kept my interest all throughout the novel. A read I highly recommend!
January 25, 2024
Fascinating page-turner.
His characters and plot would not let me settle into formulas. Themes of family, vengeance, independence, and unexpected alliances gave me familiar ground to walk into this unfamiliar setting. That and the little known mythical element fed my curiosity.
I read the book before publication. The author is a friend and school colleague.
His characters and plot would not let me settle into formulas. Themes of family, vengeance, independence, and unexpected alliances gave me familiar ground to walk into this unfamiliar setting. That and the little known mythical element fed my curiosity.
I read the book before publication. The author is a friend and school colleague.
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