Storm Cleaver

Bane of the North #4

by A.C. Salter

The war for the North continues, and as the Empire releases a new threat onto Alialis, Garik must seek new allies to prepare for the coming battle which will decide the outcome of mankind - yet help may come from beyond the veil of the Fug itself.

437 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 27, 2025

Reviews

[Shaun Trott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone else hold their breath for the last couple of chapters. What an ending 🤯🥹🥹🥹🥹

[Chloe Cherrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

A.C Salter I swear you are on a war path with the readers emotions!
Another absolutely flawless book, they just get better and better!
You really did have me in the last few chapters! I was going to be so mad!!!!
"We live as men, but we fight as GODS!" ⚔️🖤
Onto Thorns and Ivy

[Ishani Guha-Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 🌟
Just sublime, the easiest 5 stars I have ever given a book. I had my favourite in the series, and now that has changed, truly magnificent. The characters are like family. Bane, a hero of all ages, Belle, the divine one and Alruna the warrior with a heart of gold. Some other faves, Jarl, a mentor for all ages and Geri, just wow!
Incredible balance between plot and character, genius storytelling and vivid battle scenes. A.C. Salter I slaute you. This world you have created is as much yours as it is ours and will be treasured forever. I cannot wait to conclude the series but my heart is also heavy, as it is coming to an end.

[Charlotte’s Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bane Of The North series for me has been absolutely amazing. I haven’t been able to put these books down!

The characters are incredible and so likeable. The battles are always really fun to read and so well detailed that I can easily picture it all happening. I enjoy the plots and the twists so much that I always dive straight into the next book.

Another thing I enjoy in the series is that each main character gets their own journey they need to take for the story to build and get to where it needs to go and it always fits together so well. I definitely go through a lot of emotions reading these books.

As much as I love this series and will definitely re-read them, I am sadly coming to the end as I believe there is only one more book left for me to read.

I’m very excited for book 5 and I wish I could read these books again for the first time.

[Lee Ann Dolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly loved this book my favorite so far. I may be partial since my husband and i are characters in it. Joedoll, Storm Cleaver is an amazing character and AC captured all the funny and amazing details about my husband joe.. and as a surprise to me.. added a charater called Leeannok, of Asgard, Baird, reader of staries... I cried. but beyond all of that... this book gave us so much more to love and charaters that continue to grow and bond.

the battles are written with such detail that you are there in the story fighting the same battle!!!!! WE LIVECAS MEN, BUT FIGHT AS GODS!!!!

[Gunn Merethe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adrians books ar allways a 5 star for me !! This book i just loved so so much , here you get bits of everything from the book and i love it . It was a bit like oh no on the end but still allways good . Loved that We Get to see more with Bane and Bailin , Alruna and Belle . And everyone Else . How they all have to save the world , the ups and downs . Its just incredible !!!

[Tash Ormiston · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’m feeling very sad that I’m coming to the end of this amazing series. One book left and I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters at all. The last few chapters of this book had me heavy breathing and nearly typing out a strongly worded message to Mr A.C Salter! The writing in this one was next level. There were so many well written battles, amazing character development, the plot still has me hooked and I’m SO excited to start the next (and last 🙁) book in this amazing series.

[Rebekah Bouttell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Storm Cleaver is my favourite instalment of the series so far. The stakes feel higher than ever, the character warmth leaps off the page, and the villains are wonderfully easy to root against. The banter is sharp and hilarious, and I especially loved the time spent between the two main female characters—their jealous, messy, genuine dynamic felt so real and added a lot of humour.

This book had me emotionally spiralling more than once, and the adrenaline never let up. Now I’m both excited and terrified for the final book—I don’t want this series to end! A solid 5 stars from me.

[ShooF · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rushed ending

I wonder if all of the authors go to the same school,another one where our MCs must face ever increasing levels of over powered baddies to then somehow win out in the end. Massive build up for the finale which pretty much went out like a damp squib. If book 5 is the finale then I’ll probably read it but if it’s likely to go beyond that I’ll not bother as it’s pretty much rinse & repeat at this point.

[luther stenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed with this installment. Silly, carless decisions made about an apple and Bane's decision in dealing with the first party he comes across that is hunting his party. These actions did not make sense to me and took away from an otherwise good continuation of the story.

[MR.M.J.LABANOWSKI · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable👍

My first time reading
works from this Author. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the whole 4 book series from beginning to end. Full of action, great leading characters, great plots and more twists and turns than a very long big dipper ride👍

[Stephen Rademan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gets better and better

I’m so glad I gave this series a chance. Each book is more engaging and the author writes well with good storylines and characters. The best compliment I can give is that I wish the books were longer

[Sheree Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripps you and doesn't let go

A fast paced addition to the saga. The battle scenes are great, they grab you and don't let go. With characters you grow to love and bad guys you want to kill , another great part of the series.

[cyrene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonders never cease, but gods do.

I like that Belle and Alruna can overcome their jealousy over their relationship with Bane. I like Jeoll and his quirks. The blood of Tyr is really strong, I just wish he was at least awake.

[William Kelmickis · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic

Each book gets better and better. The intrigue, the sorrows,the battles and the overall scope of this epic is outstanding.

[Andrew Barbour · Rating 4 out of 5]

could be a movie

A great series of stories, the characters are growing with each book. Can’t wait for the next book to come out

[Susan]

Great read

I wish I didn't have to wait for the next one. I really liked the mythology that was tied in to the stort

[Rose Barbour]

Great book

This was another great book in an amazing series, if you're looking for adventure and well written battle scenes you'll love this.

[Lisa Lam-Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

Great series would recommend to anyone who likes this type of book, keeps you wanting to read all night and every night .

[Ruby Guthrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

Constant action and a great story line. Grabs you and won’t let you go. Highly recommended. Can’t wait for the next one

[Joseph Dolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

im all in on this one, great battles, great back and forth between characters again picks up right from the last book as do the entire series no time lapse absolutely love this series

[Nick M · Rating 3 out of 5]

With every one of these the writing is improving and at least I'm not sure how it's going to end, which is a nice change from the usual fantasy. Solid book, needs more bane powerups 3.5/5

[Mel (CrazyforBooksandCoffee) · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this series 😍 one more book and it's all over 😔 I don't want it to end !

[Michael Wasmuth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding! Easily within the top 5 of my series I’ve read!

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

Too many catastrophic setbacks, with minimal character and relationship developments. Not my favorite book in the series. We'll see what Book 5 brings.