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The Norseman Chronicles #5
Norseman's Oath
Jason Born’s ill-fated hero, Halldorr, returns in this fifth stunning installment of The Norseman Chronicles. Halldorr finds himself in the renowned Norse city of Dyflin, defending a king long past his prime. Loyalties divide. Chaos mounts.
The year is 989 A.D., two years after Halldorr and his fellow Greenlanders limped away from the massacre at Dunadd. They remain banished from the icy fjords of home and so must serve wherever a sword is needed. The timber walls of King Kvaran’s prosperous city appear promising at first. The truth hidden beneath the politics of Ireland is more sinister. Everyone, Norse and Irish alike, desires to have a hand in running their own kingdom and the crumbling House of Kvaran. The half-brother princes, Iron Knee and Silkbeard, each have something to prove. Ireland’s High King Sechnaill gambles for power. A queen and lady spar over thrones. And just when Halldorr begins to curse it all, a dirty sea king arrives on the scene and inspires him and a city to greatness.
Norseman’s Oath is a magnificent tale, immersing the reader in a world of thrilling battle, vivid characters, Viking wit, and grand adventure. Oath sworn men, golden Valkyries, and a grinding siege all have roles to play in deciding the fate of a kingdom.
The year is 989 A.D., two years after Halldorr and his fellow Greenlanders limped away from the massacre at Dunadd. They remain banished from the icy fjords of home and so must serve wherever a sword is needed. The timber walls of King Kvaran’s prosperous city appear promising at first. The truth hidden beneath the politics of Ireland is more sinister. Everyone, Norse and Irish alike, desires to have a hand in running their own kingdom and the crumbling House of Kvaran. The half-brother princes, Iron Knee and Silkbeard, each have something to prove. Ireland’s High King Sechnaill gambles for power. A queen and lady spar over thrones. And just when Halldorr begins to curse it all, a dirty sea king arrives on the scene and inspires him and a city to greatness.
Norseman’s Oath is a magnificent tale, immersing the reader in a world of thrilling battle, vivid characters, Viking wit, and grand adventure. Oath sworn men, golden Valkyries, and a grinding siege all have roles to play in deciding the fate of a kingdom.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
310 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2015
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About the author
Jason Born
20 books115 followersSee also: Emily Hawk
Jason Born is a popular historical novelist of many series as well as stand-alone titles. His latest work, On Love & War, is an epic tale of devotion and pain in Napoleonic Europe. The Long Fuse is an ongoing series that thrillingly captures the violent period of America’s rise from ragtag colonies to independence. He is the author three other gritty series of works spanning time and place. Lions & Devils vividly describes the heroes and villains of the monstrous Islamic assault of Western Europe during the Eighth Century. The Norseman Chronicles center on the faithful Viking, Halldorr, who desired peace, but found only war in the Old and New Worlds. The Wald Chronicles describe the rugged conflict and improbable outcome in Germania during the wars between Rome and her tribal adversaries over 2,000 years ago. League of the Lost Fountain is his first work for kids of all ages. Jason lives in the Midwest with his wife and three children.
Jason Born is a popular historical novelist of many series as well as stand-alone titles. His latest work, On Love & War, is an epic tale of devotion and pain in Napoleonic Europe. The Long Fuse is an ongoing series that thrillingly captures the violent period of America’s rise from ragtag colonies to independence. He is the author three other gritty series of works spanning time and place. Lions & Devils vividly describes the heroes and villains of the monstrous Islamic assault of Western Europe during the Eighth Century. The Norseman Chronicles center on the faithful Viking, Halldorr, who desired peace, but found only war in the Old and New Worlds. The Wald Chronicles describe the rugged conflict and improbable outcome in Germania during the wars between Rome and her tribal adversaries over 2,000 years ago. League of the Lost Fountain is his first work for kids of all ages. Jason lives in the Midwest with his wife and three children.
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February 18, 2017
I LOVED Crack-a-bone!
April 12, 2017
I will say, though I adored "Raider", I think I liked this one more. While there is no shortage of carnage, the story intrigue was really fun in "Oath". I have a real struggle deciding if I'm more in love with Halldorr or Crack-A-Bone (I won't tell you who he is....I'll let you have your own fun). But, true to Mr. Born's style...I was cringing and laughing...at times simultaneously. A fun read...and I was happy to spend more time with the characters I've grown to love...and new ones...that I could love OR hate.
August 25, 2015
Another superb action yarn
The fifth chronicle of Halldor the Norseman is a fine, action packed yarn that fits in chronologically in the middle of book one of the series. Tons of battle sequences along with very believable characters. Halldor is a major player and witness to the politics of the middle ages. Highly recommended.
The fifth chronicle of Halldor the Norseman is a fine, action packed yarn that fits in chronologically in the middle of book one of the series. Tons of battle sequences along with very believable characters. Halldor is a major player and witness to the politics of the middle ages. Highly recommended.
June 29, 2015
Pleasent reading and good innsight in Irish viking history. I liked this one better then the last one.
May 31, 2015
Not the best
Not the best book of the saga. But look forward to the next episode. I hope the next to be more entertaining
Not the best book of the saga. But look forward to the next episode. I hope the next to be more entertaining
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews