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The Viking Blood and Blade Saga #8
The Lost Viking: Book eight in the Viking Blood and Blade Saga
If you like Bernard Cornwell, David Gemmell, John Gwynne and Conn Iggulden you will love this Viking adventure packed with battles, betrayal, axes and swords.
881 AD, Northumbria. Hundr, The Man with the Dogs Name, sails the England’s coastline raiding and challenging Viking champions to single combat. His wife and child died in a savage war with Rollo the Betrayer and Hundr seeks to soothe his grief in the fog of war.
Hundr , a Northman with a dog's name… ruthless Viking warlords and savage individual combat… epic battles, gladiatorial fights, twists and turns.
Hundr is lost in a violent sea storm and falls foul of fellow Vikings who force men to fight in the hjaldr-garth slave fighting pit. Einar the Brawler searches for his lost friend and must scour the Danelaw for news of a one-eyed warrior. Hundr is faced with a battle to survive and escape the fighting pit, whilst Einar faces off against a brutal enemy. This fight will push Hundr and Einar to the limits of their warrior-skill and endurance.
Can Hundr survive brutal betrayal and vicious gladiatorial battles in this fast paced Viking adventure with striking characters and bloodthirsty action?
The lost Viking continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Award Winning Author Peter Gibbons' debut novel Viking Blood and Blade.
881 AD, Northumbria. Hundr, The Man with the Dogs Name, sails the England’s coastline raiding and challenging Viking champions to single combat. His wife and child died in a savage war with Rollo the Betrayer and Hundr seeks to soothe his grief in the fog of war.
Hundr , a Northman with a dog's name… ruthless Viking warlords and savage individual combat… epic battles, gladiatorial fights, twists and turns.
Hundr is lost in a violent sea storm and falls foul of fellow Vikings who force men to fight in the hjaldr-garth slave fighting pit. Einar the Brawler searches for his lost friend and must scour the Danelaw for news of a one-eyed warrior. Hundr is faced with a battle to survive and escape the fighting pit, whilst Einar faces off against a brutal enemy. This fight will push Hundr and Einar to the limits of their warrior-skill and endurance.
Can Hundr survive brutal betrayal and vicious gladiatorial battles in this fast paced Viking adventure with striking characters and bloodthirsty action?
The lost Viking continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Award Winning Author Peter Gibbons' debut novel Viking Blood and Blade.
452 pages, Paperback
Published February 29, 2024
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June 2, 2024
quite gripping
Such good characters! What a set up with the pit and a satisfying ending. The new characters will be something in the next book! Quite an excellent series so far.
Such good characters! What a set up with the pit and a satisfying ending. The new characters will be something in the next book! Quite an excellent series so far.
March 7, 2024
Great series
Another great book in a great series and I’ve loved reading every single one. The plots vary each time,but all are well-researched and brilliantly written. I can’t wait for book nine now!
Another great book in a great series and I’ve loved reading every single one. The plots vary each time,but all are well-researched and brilliantly written. I can’t wait for book nine now!
March 14, 2024
stop using thought cage…..smh
The continued use of thought cage when referring to the characters mind was a clever spin in the early books. However, it didn’t take long to grow weary of the two word approach. It’s like you’ve come across a couple of clever words that you push in to almost every page. I remember in your earlier books reading “ thought cage” over and over and growing weary of it, and then to find it mentioned at least 35 times in this book. Unbelievable
The continued use of thought cage when referring to the characters mind was a clever spin in the early books. However, it didn’t take long to grow weary of the two word approach. It’s like you’ve come across a couple of clever words that you push in to almost every page. I remember in your earlier books reading “ thought cage” over and over and growing weary of it, and then to find it mentioned at least 35 times in this book. Unbelievable
March 15, 2024
Lots of build up and then a very quick ending. Clearly more planned but a little frustrating after reading so much about Hundr’s suffering to more or less glaze over the escape and the battle at the end.
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March 8, 2024
I honestly thought the last book in this series was end of Hundr saga, but yet Peter Gibbons astonishly added another story after the death of Rollo. This book reminded me of Spartacus or even 300 the movie. I would never dream of a viking jarl being reduced to a slave and fighting in roman-like pit forced to fight other slaves. This book was awesome I really hope Mr. Gibbons gives another book, possibly drama after Hundr tries to collect his son.
March 28, 2024
Fast and furious!
Yet another compelling read from a master storyteller. His fascinating mix of well developed characters combined with a great adventure makes this book one of the best in the series. If you like historical novels about Vikings, I highly recommend this author and the Viking Blood series.
Yet another compelling read from a master storyteller. His fascinating mix of well developed characters combined with a great adventure makes this book one of the best in the series. If you like historical novels about Vikings, I highly recommend this author and the Viking Blood series.
March 7, 2024
Not again!
Just finished another Blood and Blade.... time to wait for the next! Kidding aside I love this series and can't wait for the next book to come out! Easily up there with the likes of
Just finished another Blood and Blade.... time to wait for the next! Kidding aside I love this series and can't wait for the next book to come out! Easily up there with the likes of
March 19, 2024
The man with the dogs name at his finest
I have enjoyed this saga ,thrilling and page turning ,thank you Peter for another thrilling read , I recommend Viking blood and blade saga 10/10
I have enjoyed this saga ,thrilling and page turning ,thank you Peter for another thrilling read , I recommend Viking blood and blade saga 10/10
March 22, 2024
Brilliant
Peter writes a great series. Book 8 makes me want to see more of the tails of Viking Blood and Blade Saga.
I place Peter in the same category as Bernard Cornwell
Truly a great story teller
Peter writes a great series. Book 8 makes me want to see more of the tails of Viking Blood and Blade Saga.
I place Peter in the same category as Bernard Cornwell
Truly a great story teller
April 2, 2024
Always exciting to
Absolutely love these stories of Hundr and Einar. They still show no signs of slowing down even though 15 summers have passed since they met. I really enjoy these books, can't wait for the next installment.
Absolutely love these stories of Hundr and Einar. They still show no signs of slowing down even though 15 summers have passed since they met. I really enjoy these books, can't wait for the next installment.
April 5, 2024
I do hope this is the last book in the series, as much as I have enjoyed the rest. I think the story of the Man with the Dog's Name has run its course. I haven't given up on Peter Gibbons but I'll be on the watch for other characters and adventures.
April 14, 2024
great books
The only problem I see is that the amount of punishment the protagonists take and survive is unbelievable.
Fun to see the bad,guys get theirs although they are all bad guys aren’t they!
Entertaining and the battle scenes are believeable.
The only problem I see is that the amount of punishment the protagonists take and survive is unbelievable.
Fun to see the bad,guys get theirs although they are all bad guys aren’t they!
Entertaining and the battle scenes are believeable.
October 5, 2024
great read
Another great book in this series , can’t wait for the next episode in this Viking saga , expecting a few years to have passed and hundr teaching his son the way of the swords
Another great book in this series , can’t wait for the next episode in this Viking saga , expecting a few years to have passed and hundr teaching his son the way of the swords
November 10, 2024
all around
EXCELLENT!!
poor Hundr is all I’ll say. Well ok I’ll do more since I have to… really-do I know one man, woman or child that could handle the amount of pain and pressure the people back in those days did? and the answer would be probably not!!
EXCELLENT!!
poor Hundr is all I’ll say. Well ok I’ll do more since I have to… really-do I know one man, woman or child that could handle the amount of pain and pressure the people back in those days did? and the answer would be probably not!!
July 10, 2025
A Great Addition To The Series
Peter Gibbons has quickly become one of my favourite authors of Norse fiction, alongside the master Giles Kristian,I have had a good time with every book in this series and I will be starting the next one shortly.Very highly recommend.
Peter Gibbons has quickly become one of my favourite authors of Norse fiction, alongside the master Giles Kristian,I have had a good time with every book in this series and I will be starting the next one shortly.Very highly recommend.
March 10, 2024
read it in a day - could not put it down !
Another great take … surely Hundr & Einar will have to retire soon ! Great story , great pace & the twists of fate just keep on coming !
Another great take … surely Hundr & Einar will have to retire soon ! Great story , great pace & the twists of fate just keep on coming !
March 11, 2024
Wow
Another classic. Please Peter say there's another? The Man Hundr is awesome. Great characters, great action and commodery Loved it.
Another classic. Please Peter say there's another? The Man Hundr is awesome. Great characters, great action and commodery Loved it.
March 16, 2024
Full series 8books
What a fantastic series. throughout easy to follow couldn't wait to get on each each book a real page turner
What a fantastic series. throughout easy to follow couldn't wait to get on each each book a real page turner
March 25, 2024
Gibbons latest great tale
Again Peter Gibbons weaves a masterful story. Full of intrigue and Viking savagery. Hundr is made a slave and distributes his brand of revenge
Again Peter Gibbons weaves a masterful story. Full of intrigue and Viking savagery. Hundr is made a slave and distributes his brand of revenge
August 10, 2024
Not excited…
Not excited that this saga is nearing the end for me. I almost don’t want to read Book 9, because I don’t want Einar, Ragnhild, Hilda, or Armundr to die. Great, epic series. There will be twists, but I know of several lingering enemies that must be confronted.
Not excited that this saga is nearing the end for me. I almost don’t want to read Book 9, because I don’t want Einar, Ragnhild, Hilda, or Armundr to die. Great, epic series. There will be twists, but I know of several lingering enemies that must be confronted.
October 11, 2024
Another great book in the series .
November 5, 2024
More please
The whole series is quite predictable in ways but still very good read all the way throughout
Well done Peter
The whole series is quite predictable in ways but still very good read all the way throughout
Well done Peter
January 27, 2025
Love this series of Viking books. The characters are great and the battles epic.
February 1, 2025
Not for the faint of heart
Peter knows how to write a battle scene. He also clearly described the “pit” so well I could see it in my minds eye. Well done!
Peter knows how to write a battle scene. He also clearly described the “pit” so well I could see it in my minds eye. Well done!
February 23, 2025
While the book started off a bit slow compared to some of the others of this series, the build up and ending was one of the best!
August 1, 2025
best once since book 1.
This was arguably the best book in the series. Good, fun read. Definitely recommend if you’re a fan of the series.
This was arguably the best book in the series. Good, fun read. Definitely recommend if you’re a fan of the series.
August 15, 2025
Best climax yet. Still going strong. 5⭐️
January 26, 2026
This might have been my favorite in the series. Big snowstorm lead to record fast completion.
October 21, 2026
Highly entertaining, probably the best one in the series so far IMHO.
June 16, 2024
A really fine book- characters, action, dialogue. It’s the complete package for good reading.
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