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Weregild: Erlik's Saga
In the height of the Viking era, Alfred the Great strives with every movement to solidify his power in Wessex while the Danes hunger for Mercia and the East. The great Emperor Charlemagne has been dead for almost seventy years and the massive vacuum of power left in the wake of his passing still stirs massive political currents across the world. In the North, Jarls vie for power, tempting some with silver and yet keeping hands ever-close to the hilts of shining blades.
Horrors and legends roam the shadows and the forgotten places--nightmares given flesh and bone.
Among the warriors of the North the price of leadership is paid in blood. Bonds of kinship and patronage are torn asunder in a killing haze. Young Erlik Rowenson's skein is bound in threads of iron and gold.
Horrors and legends roam the shadows and the forgotten places--nightmares given flesh and bone.
Among the warriors of the North the price of leadership is paid in blood. Bonds of kinship and patronage are torn asunder in a killing haze. Young Erlik Rowenson's skein is bound in threads of iron and gold.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2014
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June 22, 2017
Erlik challenged, must prove himself.
As son of the war-leader, Erlik's place is not assured until he earns it, and among the Danes, only blood will tell. Another action-packed tale that does not disappoint, except that it's over so quickly and leaves you wanting more adventure! Worth reading, and re-reading. One on one battle at its best.
As son of the war-leader, Erlik's place is not assured until he earns it, and among the Danes, only blood will tell. Another action-packed tale that does not disappoint, except that it's over so quickly and leaves you wanting more adventure! Worth reading, and re-reading. One on one battle at its best.
March 1, 2015
Not bad
Received a free copy for an honest review
Synopsis, This is a very short story of Viking’s raiding and pillaging a village.
The bad first
First, I do not like being hit with a promo right off the bat. If the story interests me then I’ll check out the authors work.
Second, I do not like a story ending with an excerpt from the next in the serious, especially when the original tale is a short. So far, two strikes.
Third, the overuse of exclamation points is a true turn off.
Fourth, some the sentences have unnecessary descriptions in the ending after the point has been made. Clean those up.
Fifth, I lost count how many times we are being told, “He spoke in Gaelic.” Twice was enough.
The good
The scenery descriptions were excellent. Mr. Hunsinger does an excellent job in putting the reader is the time frame and armorments of the day. The battle scene between Erlik and Andulwulf was very captivating. Not sure about the phrase “woodenly did.” There was one move I found a bit confusing. Erlik was being backed up and forced to the ground with a splintered shield and then surprised his attacked by plunging forward. Not sure how that happened.
Overall, if you’re a fan of hard hitting Vikings and the lore surrounding them, you will definitely appreciate this short work.
Three stars.
Received a free copy for an honest review
Synopsis, This is a very short story of Viking’s raiding and pillaging a village.
The bad first
First, I do not like being hit with a promo right off the bat. If the story interests me then I’ll check out the authors work.
Second, I do not like a story ending with an excerpt from the next in the serious, especially when the original tale is a short. So far, two strikes.
Third, the overuse of exclamation points is a true turn off.
Fourth, some the sentences have unnecessary descriptions in the ending after the point has been made. Clean those up.
Fifth, I lost count how many times we are being told, “He spoke in Gaelic.” Twice was enough.
The good
The scenery descriptions were excellent. Mr. Hunsinger does an excellent job in putting the reader is the time frame and armorments of the day. The battle scene between Erlik and Andulwulf was very captivating. Not sure about the phrase “woodenly did.” There was one move I found a bit confusing. Erlik was being backed up and forced to the ground with a splintered shield and then surprised his attacked by plunging forward. Not sure how that happened.
Overall, if you’re a fan of hard hitting Vikings and the lore surrounding them, you will definitely appreciate this short work.
Three stars.
February 17, 2015
Reading this brought me back to my youth as I devoured tales of Conan and King Kull. Weregild is only a bite-sized adventure, coming in at around 30 pages, but its spare size packs a hefty punch nonetheless. It's just the sort of blood-pumping story one might find in the old action pulps.
The writing is stellar, painting a vivid picture in the mind's eye of harsh lands and a harsher age. Hunsinger's crisp prose evokes the bold, menacing nature of his main character. I would complain that I wanted it to be longer because I enjoyed it so much, but in truth this yarn unwinds at the perfect pace for the sort of story it's meant to be. Alas, in the exchange we must lose some opportunities to better understand the character and background of Erlik the Black, whose mysteries and complexities are tantalizingly hinted at but never fully explored. Oh well! All the more reason to continue reading the series!
Bottom line: a great read at a great price. Pick it up!
The writing is stellar, painting a vivid picture in the mind's eye of harsh lands and a harsher age. Hunsinger's crisp prose evokes the bold, menacing nature of his main character. I would complain that I wanted it to be longer because I enjoyed it so much, but in truth this yarn unwinds at the perfect pace for the sort of story it's meant to be. Alas, in the exchange we must lose some opportunities to better understand the character and background of Erlik the Black, whose mysteries and complexities are tantalizingly hinted at but never fully explored. Oh well! All the more reason to continue reading the series!
Bottom line: a great read at a great price. Pick it up!
December 26, 2014
short but better than the last one, even though it was set before it.
quick pacing, good action and characterization
quick pacing, good action and characterization
June 18, 2015
Awesome look...
This is an awesome lol into the hierarchy of the Norse and the voyagers of the old world. I look forward to "Tides of Fate."
This is an awesome lol into the hierarchy of the Norse and the voyagers of the old world. I look forward to "Tides of Fate."
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