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Descendants Saga #9
The Red Oath
Yngvar Hakonsson and his loyal companion Alasdair are slave-soldiers in the Byzantine army. Though granted freedom for their heroism, they must continue to serve. Alongside soldiers of the Empire, they defend the walls of Pozzallo against the Arab Emirate. The Arabs have wearied of Byzantine interference. Their armies push east, besieging forts and driving the Byzantines to the sea. Yngvar and his fellow soldiers know that death must come soon. Yet he has not forgotten his oath of revenge on Prince Kalim and those who killed his crew and companions. Neither has he forsaken the promise of riches the gods have dangled before him. One morning, from the walls of Pozzallo a square sail is spotted on the ocean horizon. Arab ships are in pursuit. There can be no doubt, the ship is Yngvar’s. As his ship and its pursuers draw closer, he sees his Wolves on the deck. A long-awaited reunion is near but first the Arabs must be driven off. Join Yngvar and his Wolves as they reunite to fulfill their dreams of bloody vengeance.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2019
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About the author
Jerry Autieri
38 books70 followersJerry 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.
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.
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July 8, 2022
Overly Complex & Unreal Situations
Y is in amongst all the juvenile plotting, with one bad decision after another, enough that it made me realize not one of the Norse has more than 50 Kroner of brains.
Arrogance = hubris and Shakespeare warned us all how hubris damns mortals. In Y’s case, those who pay the price for his poorly thought out plans are those who were foolish to be on his side.
What’s his reaction? It’d be equivalent to, “Oh, darn, that didn’t work according to plan.” But then through superhuman strength and skill only a few of his side perish while a handful hews down a whole army. Come on, man, get real!
Y is in amongst all the juvenile plotting, with one bad decision after another, enough that it made me realize not one of the Norse has more than 50 Kroner of brains.
Arrogance = hubris and Shakespeare warned us all how hubris damns mortals. In Y’s case, those who pay the price for his poorly thought out plans are those who were foolish to be on his side.
What’s his reaction? It’d be equivalent to, “Oh, darn, that didn’t work according to plan.” But then through superhuman strength and skill only a few of his side perish while a handful hews down a whole army. Come on, man, get real!
January 2, 2020
Treachery and Glory Another Great Book
The plot is so twisted and unpredictable outcomes! The Wolves are fabulous although I dare not say too much for spoiling their adventures for other readers. If you have not read these books I highly recommend reading them all. Can't wait to see what comes of them in future books. Jerry Autieri is a superb writer keep up with your writing talent!
The plot is so twisted and unpredictable outcomes! The Wolves are fabulous although I dare not say too much for spoiling their adventures for other readers. If you have not read these books I highly recommend reading them all. Can't wait to see what comes of them in future books. Jerry Autieri is a superb writer keep up with your writing talent!
December 28, 2019
Page turning tale of deceit, betrayal and vengeance
A true page turning tale of deceit, betrayal and vengeance. The Wolves seemed destined to be betrayed by all in this tale set against the turmoil of the Byzantine attempt to secure their place on Sicily. Up to the usual very high standard of this author and I would recommend the series highly
A true page turning tale of deceit, betrayal and vengeance. The Wolves seemed destined to be betrayed by all in this tale set against the turmoil of the Byzantine attempt to secure their place on Sicily. Up to the usual very high standard of this author and I would recommend the series highly
December 15, 2020
Another Winner!
Action packed with historical connotations, as is expected with this very exciting series. The only critique I make is in regards to the many poor grammar and spelling errors, which also plague the previous books of this series—very distracting.
Action packed with historical connotations, as is expected with this very exciting series. The only critique I make is in regards to the many poor grammar and spelling errors, which also plague the previous books of this series—very distracting.
November 6, 2019
Excellent series!
I seriously wish this series would never end! These books are full of action from start to finish. Love them!!
I seriously wish this series would never end! These books are full of action from start to finish. Love them!!
November 16, 2019
Excellent.
I have enjoyed the books concentrating on the individual characters but, it's great to have Yngvar and his wolves back together again. Looking forward to the next one.
I have enjoyed the books concentrating on the individual characters but, it's great to have Yngvar and his wolves back together again. Looking forward to the next one.
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