The Storm God's Gift

Ulfrik Ormsson's Saga #5

by Jerry Autieri

The Norse gods stare down upon their people, indifferent to suffering and loss. The three Norns weave the fate of men's lives at the foot of the World Tree, uncaring of what ill patterns they shape. When the gods grant a boon, a thorn is always contained therein.

Jarl Ulfrik Ormsson is at the height of his power, dominating the Frankish countryside and earning glory and riches for all beneath his banner. Yet alliances within the kingdoms of Frankia are shifting and new threats loom. Agreeing to lend his military prowess to Norsemen in the south, Ulfrik leads twenty picked men to the blackest thread ever woven in any man's fate.

He travels south to find destiny and death. He travels to find the storm god's gift.

Genres: Historical Fiction

393 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2015

About the author

Jerry grew up in a snowy New England town, then decided to move to an arid desert town. Along the way, he got married and started a family.

Jerry has been writing most of his life. He loves fast-paced, pithy stories, hopefully with a few good sword fights sprinkled within.

A writer, gaming geek, and corporate flunky, Jerry spends most of his time in cubeville. He dreams of leaving it behind one day.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really hated this book until about half way through. This book stripped Ulfrick of everything that I've come to love about an Ulfrick Ormsson book: His family and friends, his bondsmen, his glory as a great jarl and of course war.

This book took the path of Ulfrick's fate on a sharp left turn and at first I DID NOT CARE FOR IT! The only redeeming factor for me was that it was a single POV the entire way through. Every chapter featured only Ulfrick's POV.

But then something snapped in my brain about half way through. I was entranced, hypnotized and dying to know what happened next. I kept telling myself that I hated this book and that I should stop reading it but I couldn't put it down. I read this book long into each night and finished faster then I've finished any Ulfrick book before.

In short: I loved this book. It was a long courtship but I eventually fell head over heals for this book.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

[Cathy Delamotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

More please

I have enjoyed this saga, all five books. The atmosphere of Viking life set the stage for heroic actions, intense rivalries, epic battles and love of family. The plot was unpredictable and the story moved rapidly. Characters were well developed. I hate I have to wait for the next book---but I will.

[Darran Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the previous books.

Not as good as the previous books. It dragged in the middle as one ill fated episode followed another seemingly for hours.

[Jimmie Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

Getting better with every page turned and every new chapter to come. Starting number five and cant wait for book six.

[Dania Mcclanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS ONE WAS CRAZY!!! GOT ME ALL WORKED UP AND YELLING AT THE BOOK. I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT THINGS THAT WERE HAPPENING! REALLY ENJOYED THIS ONE.

[Daniel Wood · Rating 2 out of 5]

Significant drop off in quality but I can’t stop reading.

[Jerry Mercer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Lengthy Break

This story of Ulfrik's saga pushes the hero through several years of bondage and physical abuse. It is an interesting plot with unusual characters, but for Ulfrik , it's a lasting change to his physical ability. He is able to survive his bad luck, but just barely.

[Barbara Ann Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little too long.

Of all of the books this one is a little too exhausting. Needed to end far before it did. I will read the rest in the series because I liked the main character.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great addition to this series!