Bedlam Unleashed

by Steven L Shrewsbury, Peter Welmerink, Scott M. Sandridge (Editor)

In the tradition of Robert E. Howard, Fritz Lieber, Stephen Lawhead and George R. R. Martin. Hulking Norse berserker Erik Bedlam lives and fights with a piece of steel lodged in his skull. Ever hallucinating the netherworld, his unpredictable behavior provides no end of challenges to his traveling companion, mercenary Alanis Johansson. After the battle of Clontarf in 1014 A.D., the two launch into a series of bizarre circumstances and horrors that tackle their courage, meddle, and strength. Through these warriors, thrown into a series of horrific events in what seemed like pure chance, cruel fate starts to form into a design. Though hopefully guided by Odin, the All-Father, when contacted via the power of the one-eyed mage Kendrick Prescott a greater mystery awaits. The trio moves onward, facing dragons, neo-druids, cannibal Highlanders, vampire dwarves, and a Lovecraftian horror, to name but a few obstacles. Through it all, Kendrick proves to be not all he appears, but uses the mercenaries as his vehicle to cross the land. Alanis, also a man of secrets, struggles under so many horrors, but the unpredictable, jovial and violent Bedlam staggers through it all, be it episodes of demonic possession, jousts, or hallucinatory substances. Painted on a canvas of actual historical events, the body count rises as the travelers make their way down the coast of England, seeking passage off the island. A story of heroism, malevolence, and ferocity; BEDLAM UNLEASHED shows how courage can propel individuals beyond the borders of the human spirit. Come trod through the bloody footprints of history and hold on tight to one’s self and one’s soul.

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2016

Reviews

[Laura Kitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bedlam Unleashed by Steven L. Shrewsbury and Peter Welmerink is a wild, epic Viking adventure. Written mainly from the first person perspective of Alanis Johansson, a mighty and capable warrior charged with the care and keeping of berserker, Erik Bedlam, we experience 1014 England through the eyes of a Norse mercenary. In the styles of Robert E. Howard and George R. R. Martin, Shrewsbury and Welmerink have spun a fantasy horror unlike any other. Demons, vampire dwarves, dragons, and cannibals are only a few of the monsters these two face in this delightful story. If you're a heathen and/or an expert on Viking history and lore, keep in mind that this book is a work of fiction meant for entertainment rather than a true depiction of Norse beliefs at that time. You don't want to miss this whirlwind of a grand tale. For any true fan of fantasy horror, I recommend this book. Bedlam Unleashed