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Dawn of the Ragnarok
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.
882 AD Norway. A new power rises amongst the Viking north, wild Danes under the sway of powerful Loki worship threaten the land with fire and blood.
Hundr, The Man with the Dog’s Name … Einar the Brawler… Viking warriors bent on destruction and carnage.. epic battles, axes, shields, twists and turns.
Hundr, Einar, and King Harald Fairhair of Norway sail south to meet a rising challenge. War looms, and Loki, the chained-one, threatens to break free from his fetters and toss Midgard into the chaos of the Ragnarök.
Valhalla calls, but can they survive brutal shield wall battles, and savage Viking combat in this fast paced adventure with unforgettable characters and brutal combat?
Dawn of the Ragnarök continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Award Winning Author Peter Gibbons' debut novel Viking Blood and Blade.
882 AD Norway. A new power rises amongst the Viking north, wild Danes under the sway of powerful Loki worship threaten the land with fire and blood.
Hundr, The Man with the Dog’s Name … Einar the Brawler… Viking warriors bent on destruction and carnage.. epic battles, axes, shields, twists and turns.
Hundr, Einar, and King Harald Fairhair of Norway sail south to meet a rising challenge. War looms, and Loki, the chained-one, threatens to break free from his fetters and toss Midgard into the chaos of the Ragnarök.
Valhalla calls, but can they survive brutal shield wall battles, and savage Viking combat in this fast paced adventure with unforgettable characters and brutal combat?
Dawn of the Ragnarök continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Award Winning Author Peter Gibbons' debut novel Viking Blood and Blade.
418 pages, Paperback
Published June 21, 2024
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Peter Gibbons
28 books261 followersI am an author based in Kildare in Ireland, with a passion for Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and of course writing! My books include the Viking Blood and Blade Saga and the Saxon Warrior Series. You can visit my own website at www.petermgibbons.com or find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Peter-Gibbon...
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January 16, 2025
Wow!
When Scandinavians fight each other, expect no quarter and no mercy, only death and a free pass to Odin's feasting hall, Valhalla. These are fierce warriors who crave the fighting and killing of anyone they consider their enemy. Even the mighty Roman legions never attempted to invade Scandinavia and wisely so.This engaging story told of three Danish usurper brothers gathering together a rag-tag army of Irish, Scots, and other disenfranchised warriors in an attempt to invoke rebellion throughout Scandinavia. Peter Gibbons has weaved yet another page turning, edge of your seat tale of mayhem, destruction, and blood curdling battles. This was an epic tale of life and death in the Viking era, and I can recommend it most heartily!
When Scandinavians fight each other, expect no quarter and no mercy, only death and a free pass to Odin's feasting hall, Valhalla. These are fierce warriors who crave the fighting and killing of anyone they consider their enemy. Even the mighty Roman legions never attempted to invade Scandinavia and wisely so.This engaging story told of three Danish usurper brothers gathering together a rag-tag army of Irish, Scots, and other disenfranchised warriors in an attempt to invoke rebellion throughout Scandinavia. Peter Gibbons has weaved yet another page turning, edge of your seat tale of mayhem, destruction, and blood curdling battles. This was an epic tale of life and death in the Viking era, and I can recommend it most heartily!
July 13, 2024
Thank you
Since starting the series, I have felt like I was sitting by a fire and listening to a storyteller tell the legend of The Man with the Dogs Name, that happened long ago. Each book feels like you have gone back to that fire for another night and you get to hear another chapter of the saga of Hundr. My thanks to the author for this wonderful story.
Since starting the series, I have felt like I was sitting by a fire and listening to a storyteller tell the legend of The Man with the Dogs Name, that happened long ago. Each book feels like you have gone back to that fire for another night and you get to hear another chapter of the saga of Hundr. My thanks to the author for this wonderful story.
July 24, 2024
Awesome!
Holy crow does Mr Gibbons write an amazing, awesome, and incredible book! He writes battle scenes that will make you begging for more. He brings so much emotion to this entire story. If this was a tv show it would blow Netflix's Vikings away. Sorry Mr Cornwell, there's a new badass here.
Holy crow does Mr Gibbons write an amazing, awesome, and incredible book! He writes battle scenes that will make you begging for more. He brings so much emotion to this entire story. If this was a tv show it would blow Netflix's Vikings away. Sorry Mr Cornwell, there's a new badass here.
November 26, 2025
A Great Read
This was book number nine in Peter Gibbons Viking Blood and Blade series,this was another excellent read and the series just gets better with every new release. If you like your action gritty and bloody then this comes very highly recommended.
This was book number nine in Peter Gibbons Viking Blood and Blade series,this was another excellent read and the series just gets better with every new release. If you like your action gritty and bloody then this comes very highly recommended.
July 24, 2024
Dawn of the ragnarok
The best yet of an amazing series of Viking adventure. This book was so edge of the seat and tension. Wow, how I got to the end of this saga without pulling my hair out I don't know. A great story full of action from start to finish. I pray to the gods this story continues
The best yet of an amazing series of Viking adventure. This book was so edge of the seat and tension. Wow, how I got to the end of this saga without pulling my hair out I don't know. A great story full of action from start to finish. I pray to the gods this story continues
February 19, 2025
Love the Viking Blood and Blade Sagas. Now up to date with finishing this book. We meet the characters from the last book again in a fight to save King Harald's kingdom. There are plenty of battles and the main character is again Hundr (The man with the dog's name). Fighting against an old foe and former friend Finn Ivarsson and the Danes, this is an exciting story.
June 22, 2024
Legendary tale
Masterful as ever,Peter Gibbons weaves Hundr’s tale across another blood and blade saga. Loss of close friends and warriors, finishing yet again setting up for the sequel!
Masterful as ever,Peter Gibbons weaves Hundr’s tale across another blood and blade saga. Loss of close friends and warriors, finishing yet again setting up for the sequel!
June 27, 2024
Masterpiece! Peter Gibbons 9th book in this series will leave you awestruck! Several new enemies working together to release Loki onto mankind with Ragnarok. Hundr is like a historical hero and God. The man does not die when faced with impossible odds. The book left a cliffhanger for book 10.
June 28, 2024
Brilliant.
Awesome read as usual from Peter. This series is excellent and I now have to impatiently wait for the next one. Luckily his next book in the Saxon warrior series is due out soon.
Awesome read as usual from Peter. This series is excellent and I now have to impatiently wait for the next one. Luckily his next book in the Saxon warrior series is due out soon.
July 1, 2024
Adventure, War and Great storyline
You can feel the stories in this series come to life when the author describes the tragedies, the storms, the victories. I Love this series and everything he writes brings me another family of warriors I love. I don’t want it to end!!
You can feel the stories in this series come to life when the author describes the tragedies, the storms, the victories. I Love this series and everything he writes brings me another family of warriors I love. I don’t want it to end!!
July 5, 2024
A great read ….
If like me , you have missed Hundr & Einar this last year or so ; this is a great story / instalment in their tale .
I think I read this in less than 4 nights … it really is that hard to put down .
My favourite of the series so far !
If like me , you have missed Hundr & Einar this last year or so ; this is a great story / instalment in their tale .
I think I read this in less than 4 nights … it really is that hard to put down .
My favourite of the series so far !
March 11, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I on point in this book there is a death of a lead character that is masterfully written, weaving the internal turmoil of another character into the the glorious death of a true friend.
December 21, 2025
Ceaseless action and adventure!!
An amazingly fast paced adventure with extraordinary action and resolve. To lose our heroine was painful indeed, but our two heroes of the North win the day after surviving extraordinary challenges.
An amazingly fast paced adventure with extraordinary action and resolve. To lose our heroine was painful indeed, but our two heroes of the North win the day after surviving extraordinary challenges.
June 26, 2024
Well worth the wait
Another amazing adventure from the man with the dogs name!! This series just keeps getting better with every new book. I can't wait to see what's next.
Another amazing adventure from the man with the dogs name!! This series just keeps getting better with every new book. I can't wait to see what's next.
June 29, 2024
Good, as always.
July 18, 2024
Great reading
Fantastic series it's a story that follows on when is number 10 coming I just can't wait what a brilliant author
Fantastic series it's a story that follows on when is number 10 coming I just can't wait what a brilliant author
August 28, 2024
Hurry up and write the next book Mr Gibbons.
This was the best book in the series, what a rollercoaster!
This was the best book in the series, what a rollercoaster!
October 21, 2024
Another amazing book in the series , please keep it going
November 20, 2024
Good read from start to finish.
I've read all nine books in the series so far.Only criticism is the author repeats a lot of the things that happens in earlier books
I've read all nine books in the series so far.Only criticism is the author repeats a lot of the things that happens in earlier books
January 13, 2025
Bravo! Great storytelling! Ninth in a series.
I will happily read the next book when it is published!!
I will happily read the next book when it is published!!
August 27, 2025
Great read
Like this series alot. Very descriptive of viking life. The author does a good job relating the battle scenes. He infused viking lore and religion into the story
Like this series alot. Very descriptive of viking life. The author does a good job relating the battle scenes. He infused viking lore and religion into the story
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