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Ormstunga Saga #3
Chaos of the God
The gods want chaos. He wants no part of their game. Can one man defy the will of the gods?
Bruised and battered from a disastrous raid, Ulf and his companions are set to return to their home. But the gods have other ideas. A violent sea storm pushes them back onto the treacherous land of Francia. With their ship damaged, Ulf and his Norse brothers are left stranded.
While the sea nearly cost them their lives, the land on the North Frankish coast could prove more deadly. And with the ruthless Griml on their tail, they must stay alert to survive.
But another threat looms over them, one that ensures the gods will get their chaos.
This battle is far from over.
Bruised and battered from a disastrous raid, Ulf and his companions are set to return to their home. But the gods have other ideas. A violent sea storm pushes them back onto the treacherous land of Francia. With their ship damaged, Ulf and his Norse brothers are left stranded.
While the sea nearly cost them their lives, the land on the North Frankish coast could prove more deadly. And with the ruthless Griml on their tail, they must stay alert to survive.
But another threat looms over them, one that ensures the gods will get their chaos.
This battle is far from over.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2022
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March 21, 2024
Friendship and Vengeance!
Wow! This trilogy was probably the best Viking saga I have ever read. It was fast paced, exciting, full of intrigue, thought provoking and with the vaguest touch of dark humour. Honour (of sorts) amongst brothers in arms but, these warriors were not the sainted and virtuous knights of Arthurian legend, they were murderous killers. Life was cheap, enslave or be enslaved, kill or be killed. How the cruel Norse gods must have enjoyed their period of ascendancy, during Europe's dark ages. Highly recommended!
Wow! This trilogy was probably the best Viking saga I have ever read. It was fast paced, exciting, full of intrigue, thought provoking and with the vaguest touch of dark humour. Honour (of sorts) amongst brothers in arms but, these warriors were not the sainted and virtuous knights of Arthurian legend, they were murderous killers. Life was cheap, enslave or be enslaved, kill or be killed. How the cruel Norse gods must have enjoyed their period of ascendancy, during Europe's dark ages. Highly recommended!
April 28, 2023
All three books are nothing but revenge an friendship. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be.
July 23, 2024
Chaos of the Gods, the third installment of the Ormstunga Saga, hits the ground running as it sets the stage for the ultimate showdown forecast among its predecessors. The lines of morality remain blurred as we plummet towards the battle that fans of the saga have undoubtedly been anxiously awaiting. Traditional Norse mythology is ubiquitously guiding this ship through unpredictable waters. Old adversaries return to settle the score and new additions to our saga make their true intentions known as jealousy runs rampant and more dastardly plots are revealed.
This book focuses more on the gods and their bona fide impact on the world than the previous entries had. We learn that the dark arts are in play as the supernatural aspects of the second book are fully actualized. Chaos of the gods is seemingly the perfect title as the ancient deities seem to be unleashing their wrath on our protagonists at every turn. Deception is the soup of the day, and one that goes down quite bitterly. Not everything is as it seems among our motley Hirdsmen. Does achieving sweet revenge and reaching the pinnacle of one’s efforts truly bring contentment and a sense of closure? This question is examined in detail as Ulf Bear-Slayer is forced to face his destiny and uncover more mysteries from his past.
The author does a superb job telling the story in a way that doesn’t become stale or trite. Throughout this series I’ve found myself wondering how much further the boundaries of mysticism can be pushed and am consistently pleased with the results. When the thrilling battles had come to a conclusion, I am left yearning for more. I will hold out hope that this isn’t the end of Ulf’s story. This book was a perfect ending to a harrowing saga, but certainly there are more Viking tales to tell.
This book focuses more on the gods and their bona fide impact on the world than the previous entries had. We learn that the dark arts are in play as the supernatural aspects of the second book are fully actualized. Chaos of the gods is seemingly the perfect title as the ancient deities seem to be unleashing their wrath on our protagonists at every turn. Deception is the soup of the day, and one that goes down quite bitterly. Not everything is as it seems among our motley Hirdsmen. Does achieving sweet revenge and reaching the pinnacle of one’s efforts truly bring contentment and a sense of closure? This question is examined in detail as Ulf Bear-Slayer is forced to face his destiny and uncover more mysteries from his past.
The author does a superb job telling the story in a way that doesn’t become stale or trite. Throughout this series I’ve found myself wondering how much further the boundaries of mysticism can be pushed and am consistently pleased with the results. When the thrilling battles had come to a conclusion, I am left yearning for more. I will hold out hope that this isn’t the end of Ulf’s story. This book was a perfect ending to a harrowing saga, but certainly there are more Viking tales to tell.
March 28, 2023
Olf the warrior
A tale from the gods of the Norse. Great story, hope there is a 4th book coming some time in the future.
A tale from the gods of the Norse. Great story, hope there is a 4th book coming some time in the future.
April 8, 2023
An Earned Five Stars
A fitting end to this first (I hope) part of the Ormstunga Saga.
I look forward to Book 4. Author Cook got to the proper endpoint in this forst part of the Saga. Well done, Sir.
A fitting end to this first (I hope) part of the Ormstunga Saga.
I look forward to Book 4. Author Cook got to the proper endpoint in this forst part of the Saga. Well done, Sir.
October 14, 2022
it’s all in the wrist 🤔
It appears there are only perhaps ten names in the whole of the Viking stories and they keep popping up in many stories of adventure and bloodthirsty tales from several Authors in different forms the gods remain constant and I guess over this short time period the sagas are passed down through folk law but I wish they had more variety to the naming of children and it would help to explain why it’s easy to mix people up
It appears there are only perhaps ten names in the whole of the Viking stories and they keep popping up in many stories of adventure and bloodthirsty tales from several Authors in different forms the gods remain constant and I guess over this short time period the sagas are passed down through folk law but I wish they had more variety to the naming of children and it would help to explain why it’s easy to mix people up
October 11, 2022
Exciting read
I enjoyed the story and the series and it envokes different emotions somehow, which is good, the only thing that I can criticise is that some of the battle scenes just dragged on too long. But in saying that it was by no means a boring read.
I enjoyed the story and the series and it envokes different emotions somehow, which is good, the only thing that I can criticise is that some of the battle scenes just dragged on too long. But in saying that it was by no means a boring read.
December 23, 2022
Great adventure
A truly great adventure. The ending of this tale wasn't what I expected, but I loved it. Sagas of the north men are god. This one is a cut above.
A truly great adventure. The ending of this tale wasn't what I expected, but I loved it. Sagas of the north men are god. This one is a cut above.
April 8, 2024
A good series with room for more.
February 17, 2023
Third book in the trilogy a great read with plenty of twist and turns a very enjoyable read
July 8, 2024
Felt like Cook wasn’t sure what genre he wanted to go with the series. He touched on mystical characters such as the Volva and the troll but he pulled back from truly a fantasy kingdom. What was the point of the Jarl’s daughter who Ulf and company saved from marrying the troll? Except for a few mentions in the series and last book - nothing and that was true of many of the lesser characters; mentioned but not developed.
By the third book I started to skip a few lines just to finish the book and series. It was ok but not riveting.
By the third book I started to skip a few lines just to finish the book and series. It was ok but not riveting.
October 2, 2023
We spend 3 books chasing Griml just for the Ragnar part to end in less than a chapter?
November 21, 2024
I usually love books about Vikings and their world but this series just didn’t do it for me. I couldn’t feel any sympathy for these men who, let’s put it bluntly, were cruel, brutish murderers and rapists. I also thought the fight sequences were a bit over the top; Snorri’s men for the most part were simply indestructible even when vastly outnumbered by their enemies! Sorry, not believable. At times I found myself wishing they would all just be killed, especially after they cheerfully massacre entire towns of unarmed people.
The ending was a bit underwhelming too; I figured out the relationship between Snorting and Ulf very early on, but what the hell happened to Thorvald? And why was Hulda taken by Thorgils ‘for protection’? What?? Nothing was explained.
A series I enjoyed far more was the Sigurd novels by Giles Kristian.
The ending was a bit underwhelming too; I figured out the relationship between Snorting and Ulf very early on, but what the hell happened to Thorvald? And why was Hulda taken by Thorgils ‘for protection’? What?? Nothing was explained.
A series I enjoyed far more was the Sigurd novels by Giles Kristian.
January 25, 2025
Although Ulf's story is apparently not yet complete, Chaos of the Gods, the last/latest book in this series, is a masterful conclusion to Ulf's story arc that truly delivers. The characters are compelling, the story is vivid and gripping, and the action never falters. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment and am eagerly anticipating what Donovan has in store for Ulf in the next chapter of this series.
October 6, 2024
I wish it didn't have to end
I throughly enjoyed this saga trilogy and was sorry it ended. It was so well told that the characters and the scenes came to life which is to me, what makes a great read. The plot had a lot of twists and turns and a few surprises. If you love books filled with excitement, battles and revenge, I recommend this trilogy.
I throughly enjoyed this saga trilogy and was sorry it ended. It was so well told that the characters and the scenes came to life which is to me, what makes a great read. The plot had a lot of twists and turns and a few surprises. If you love books filled with excitement, battles and revenge, I recommend this trilogy.
September 20, 2024
Ormstunga
A gripping saga, combining a slice of Viking life with a great deal of Viking belief. A fascinating look into the hearts and minds of the warrior people of Scandinavia, combined with a great adventure. I'm glad I went with them.
A gripping saga, combining a slice of Viking life with a great deal of Viking belief. A fascinating look into the hearts and minds of the warrior people of Scandinavia, combined with a great adventure. I'm glad I went with them.
March 3, 2025
Great read
Really enjoyed Ulf's journey and all the twists and turns. Will always enjoy human interactions. The stories of the gods and the politics, history way more than the physical battles.
Really enjoyed Ulf's journey and all the twists and turns. Will always enjoy human interactions. The stories of the gods and the politics, history way more than the physical battles.
May 4, 2025
I have read a lot of Donovan Cooks books and I have enjoyed all of them. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because of the language. This series is very good and does not need the f… used. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars Thank you!
July 4, 2025
This saga would make a really great movie !
I liked the action of the story .It doesn't lag or disappoint ! This saga kept me up late at night, and got me up early in the morning. If you don't like losing your sleep time -- don't read this story !
I liked the action of the story .It doesn't lag or disappoint ! This saga kept me up late at night, and got me up early in the morning. If you don't like losing your sleep time -- don't read this story !
May 17, 2024
tonal
Told like an oral-tradition tale. Paced very well, great mix of Norse history and tradition. None of the anachronistic vocabulary of too many stories these days.
Told like an oral-tradition tale. Paced very well, great mix of Norse history and tradition. None of the anachronistic vocabulary of too many stories these days.
February 9, 2025
Interesting
This is third book of the series I have. I liked the connection to Viking history. The characters were certainly very interesting.
This is third book of the series I have. I liked the connection to Viking history. The characters were certainly very interesting.
February 23, 2025
A Constant Battle
This was an epic saga that it is a shame that it is historical fiction. This was an amazing written Saga. Nothing but action from cover to cover..
This was an epic saga that it is a shame that it is historical fiction. This was an amazing written Saga. Nothing but action from cover to cover..
May 23, 2025
good story but the combat descriptions basically all felt the same.
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December 25, 2025Good read
Okay I saw that coming I just wasn't sure how they were going to get there. Definitely answered a lot of questions.
Okay I saw that coming I just wasn't sure how they were going to get there. Definitely answered a lot of questions.
February 5, 2025
Bloody great story please read this is a 5star read
Bloody great read good story
Line plenty of action for you 5star penguin twists in on this book for every one
Bloody great read good story
Line plenty of action for you 5star penguin twists in on this book for every one
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