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New World #4
The Bear and the Wolf
The first attempt by the Norse explorers to settle in the New World has ended in disaster. With most of their better warriors dead in a battle with the Penobscot tribe the survivors decide to head home across the wide and empty seas. They would risk a battle with King Harald Finehair. What they do not know is that they have left their Navigator alone and surrounded by enemies.
The novel follows the two brothers, Erik the Navigator and Fótr Larsson as they both do what they must to survive.
Erik must learn to live like a Skraeling and Fótr must fight the enemies of the Clan of the Wolf. Summoned by Ylva the volva Fótr is charged with a quest which seems impossible while Erik has to fight Penobscot warriors who are intent on vengeance.
The novel follows the two brothers, Erik the Navigator and Fótr Larsson as they both do what they must to survive.
Erik must learn to live like a Skraeling and Fótr must fight the enemies of the Clan of the Wolf. Summoned by Ylva the volva Fótr is charged with a quest which seems impossible while Erik has to fight Penobscot warriors who are intent on vengeance.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2020
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About the author
Griff Hosker
305 books422 followersI was born in 1950 in Lancashire and attended a boy’s grammar school. After qualifying as an English and Drama teacher in 1972, I worked in the North East of England for the next 35 years. During that time I did write, mainly plays, pantos and musicals for the students at the three schools in which I worked.
When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.
My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.
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When I stopped teaching I set up my own consultancy firm and worked as an adviser in schools and colleges in the North East of England. The new Conservative Government ended that avenue of work and in 2010 I found that I had time on my hands; having started work at the age of 15 I found the lack of work not to my liking and used the time to research the Roman invasion of Britain and begin to create a novel. The result was The Sword of Cartimandua.
My decision to begin writing was one of the best I have ever taken.
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December 11, 2020
All the way to the end I loved this series. The clan of the fox takes on new challenges in their two worlds. Eric the Navigator finds his home in the New World while his younger brother finds the warrior within and follows his destiny home. A great journey into how it might have been for these early explorers. The narration was excellent and I look forward to reading/listening to more from this author (there is plenty more).
July 21, 2023
This Book Is Split Between Erik ( The Bear ) And Fotr ( The Wolf ). The Clan Is Defeated By in Battle Losing Arne, Siggi And They Believe Erik. They Decide To Return To Britain. Erik Is Not Dead And Returns To The Island.
March 28, 2020
Absolutely loved it! Kept me enthralled all the way through!
June 3, 2020
Great reading
Love reading Viking story's and this was as good as fist book hope there are more to come as it need story to carry on.
Love reading Viking story's and this was as good as fist book hope there are more to come as it need story to carry on.
June 9, 2020
Disappointing
After the first books in this series which I loved this was not really my ideal story. Took much relationships and love and family for me. bring back the Vikings
After the first books in this series which I loved this was not really my ideal story. Took much relationships and love and family for me. bring back the Vikings
May 31, 2021
Great book
Great book a gripping read, could hardly put it down.
The way the stories of the Bear and the Wolf are split works really well.
Great book a gripping read, could hardly put it down.
The way the stories of the Bear and the Wolf are split works really well.
June 28, 2021
Enjoyed the story very much, a vivid tale of how it could have been.
October 30, 2022
Awesome
Many twits and turns holding you to the edge of your seat. Couldn't put it down and raced on to the next book.
Many twits and turns holding you to the edge of your seat. Couldn't put it down and raced on to the next book.
December 23, 2022
Another fine story by Griff Hosker. My favorite author.
December 5, 2022
I’m writing this review for the entire series of The New World. Erik is a Norse Viking who decides as a young boy that he wants to be a navigator/warrior. His father teaches him shipbuilding and navigation as a young boy and allows him to learn and grow into the role. His father breaks off from the rest of his clan to form his own clan when the Swedish king demands loyalty from his current clan. This begins the journey for the clan to remain free from any king and find a land to call their home.
The 5 books span Erik’s life and three generations, across multiple continents. Erik’s personality is that of a quiet, thoughtful leader. He never wanted to be a warrior, but he’s a great fighter. He never wanted to be a leader, but has the right disposition and strategic mind to be a great leader. He’s very likeable and provides readers with a great view of what it would have been like to move between people’s with different levels of cultural and technical advancement.
They begin by building a small settlement on the Mercian lands, then continue their journey to find their own land on the Island of Ice and Fire (Iceland). From there, Erik leads them across the sea to Vineland, or what is now Canada/America.
Highly recommend!
The 5 books span Erik’s life and three generations, across multiple continents. Erik’s personality is that of a quiet, thoughtful leader. He never wanted to be a warrior, but he’s a great fighter. He never wanted to be a leader, but has the right disposition and strategic mind to be a great leader. He’s very likeable and provides readers with a great view of what it would have been like to move between people’s with different levels of cultural and technical advancement.
They begin by building a small settlement on the Mercian lands, then continue their journey to find their own land on the Island of Ice and Fire (Iceland). From there, Erik leads them across the sea to Vineland, or what is now Canada/America.
Highly recommend!
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