British developer Eutechnyx today announced that it's currently working on Storm of Vengeance, a MOBA set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe. Slated for a 2014 release on PC and mobile devices, Eutechnyx describes Storm of Vengeance as a “lane strategy game” set in the dark, gothic, but not-at-all emo universe of Warhammer 40,000.Storm of Vengeance will be based on canonical events in the 40K universe, unlike Relic's excellent real-time strategy series, which told an original story about an elite group of Space Marines called the Blood Ravens. Vengeance tells the story of the conflict on planet Piscina IV and features two notable characters: Grand Master Belial and Ork Warlord Ghazghkull Thraka. Players will either defend the planet as the Dark Angel Space Marines or joyfully annihilate it with the Ork Waaagh! (I'm not yelling at you. That's just the ). If you want to find out more about the original Storm of Vengeance and the Piscina campaign—and you do because 40K fiction is really awesome—check out.Eutechnyx didn't share more details, but the fact that the announced platforms for the game are PC and mobile leads me to suspect this might be of a smaller scale when compared to the likes of League of Legends and Dota 2.

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This is also Eutechnyx's first non-racing game—the developer is known for titles such as and.Dawn of War fans may remember that the series was becoming more and more like a MOBA with each sequel and expansion pack, especially with Last Stand mode. If you're wondering about Relic and the fate of the Dawn of War series, that a more “MMO-like” sequel was a “strong possibility.”The announcement also comes on the heels of a, a free-to-play tactical card game that was announced.

.4.5 Stars.Breathtaking, quite simply,breathtaking! Prepare to have your 'awe' well and truly struck by this amazing Viking saga.Sigurd's quest to avenge his family's slaughter is relentless, brutal, bloody, but utterly mesmerising.

There's no let up in the action, and you barely have time to draw breath before the next event knocks you sideways. This is a glorious, passionate Viking saga that will have you rooting for Sigurd and his warriors. It has to be said that the violence is horrific but.4.5 Stars.Breathtaking, quite simply,breathtaking! Prepare to have your 'awe' well and truly struck by this amazing Viking saga.Sigurd's quest to avenge his family's slaughter is relentless, brutal, bloody, but utterly mesmerising. There's no let up in the action, and you barely have time to draw breath before the next event knocks you sideways. This is a glorious, passionate Viking saga that will have you rooting for Sigurd and his warriors.

It has to be said that the violence is horrific but Giles Kristian is a GREAT storyteller who had me hanging on his every word. Terrific read!

A decent story of revenge, if a bit slow and lacking in emotional depth.This is a prequel to the Raven series. I didn’t even remember owning book one and passing it on to my father, which should tell you how I felt about that one. Secondly, I wouldn’t listen to author comparisons because you may be disappointed. If you go into this book expecting a unique style of writing you will enjoy it much more.I'll be reading the sequel since I do like the time period, and there are a few characters I hop A decent story of revenge, if a bit slow and lacking in emotional depth.This is a prequel to the Raven series. I didn’t even remember owning book one and passing it on to my father, which should tell you how I felt about that one. Secondly, I wouldn’t listen to author comparisons because you may be disappointed.

If you go into this book expecting a unique style of writing you will enjoy it much more.I'll be reading the sequel since I do like the time period, and there are a few characters I hope to get to know better. Two words: MUST READ. Also BLOODY BRILLIANT and VIKING GOLD even BUY NOW.Simply Viking fiction in PEAK PRIME condition.It is dark, it is dirty and yes there is blood.

But oh the GLORY and the PASSION and the GUT-GRIPPING storytelling talent will make you enjoy every chapter, paragraph, sentence and individual words. There are some BEAUTIFUL phrases, kennings and images throughout this book.The vikings were expert sword-smiths and wrote sagas in silver and blood.Giles Kristian is a word-smith t Two words: MUST READ. Also BLOODY BRILLIANT and VIKING GOLD even BUY NOW.Simply Viking fiction in PEAK PRIME condition.It is dark, it is dirty and yes there is blood. But oh the GLORY and the PASSION and the GUT-GRIPPING storytelling talent will make you enjoy every chapter, paragraph, sentence and individual words. There are some BEAUTIFUL phrases, kennings and images throughout this book.The vikings were expert sword-smiths and wrote sagas in silver and blood.Giles Kristian is a word-smith that has the skaldic powers of all his norwegian ancestors.The Old Gods notice Sigurd in his bold and dazzling quest for revenge and justice. Their laughter cut short as Sigurd conquers each new challenge set before him.The Old Gods will have been awakened by the joy from readers discovering the sword-Norse through such modern sagas. I fear Giles may make Bragi, the god of stories old and new jealous but I am sure Odin, god of battle frenzy will smile for the first time in centuries to see the old flame and ferocity of battle kindle in hearts and the renewal of honour and loyalty made clear in a world where 'every man is an island'.And I dare say that even Freya, Valkyrie Queen and Goddess of love will bless Giles and his family for honouring her in the form of Valgerd - a viking woman without equal.Thank Mjolnir there will be another 2 tales to fan Sigurd's and Giles's fame beyond shore and sea.

The first 20% or so I wasn't sure about this book. Sure it is starts out as your basic revenge/blood debt type of book.

The story remains one of vengeance. The characters, dynamics and banter is what brings this story to life. I listened to the audio book and the narration was overall is good. I got lost a couple times before I realized a story transition had taken place. The voices of the characters are really well done.Sigurd is the youngest son of Jarl Harold with fire in his belly to be a wa The first 20% or so I wasn't sure about this book. Sure it is starts out as your basic revenge/blood debt type of book. The story remains one of vengeance.

The characters, dynamics and banter is what brings this story to life. I listened to the audio book and the narration was overall is good. I got lost a couple times before I realized a story transition had taken place. The voices of the characters are really well done.Sigurd is the youngest son of Jarl Harold with fire in his belly to be a warrior.

Harold refuses to let Sigurd fight because he is too young (barely has a beard). Harold is honorable and a fierce warrior sworn to the king. Without going into a lot of detail, the king betrays Harold in favor of another Jarl. Sigurd's family are all slain except him and his younger sister.Sigurd vows revenge.Sigurd is now an outlaw but not alone. A few of Harold's most loyal followers join Sigurd in a quest to build a crew of warriors to take revenge. There are guys like Olaf, Sven, Black Loki and a stunning and fierce shield maiden.As mentioned earlier, it is the dialog that creates the chemistry among the characters.

For me, a good story and great characters, if done well, equals a great read. Now, I have to mention the banter between the characters is pretty crass and crude.And.sometimes it is intensely funny!Another thing I like about this book is the vivid descriptions of people, locales, brutality of battle scenes and the way of life of this time. The blood sacrifices border on horror in nature.God of Vengeance is a great adventure read! I could have sworn, after I began this book, that I wasn't going to like it.

It was written very well, which is what I always expect from this author, as he has only gotten better and better with each book he releases. The scene setting was excellent, also what I expect from this author as this Scandinavian culture is close to his heart - being directly descended from it.However, for some reason I could not connect with what was going on.

For more than 100 pages I was bored and often tempted to I could have sworn, after I began this book, that I wasn't going to like it. It was written very well, which is what I always expect from this author, as he has only gotten better and better with each book he releases. The scene setting was excellent, also what I expect from this author as this Scandinavian culture is close to his heart - being directly descended from it.However, for some reason I could not connect with what was going on. For more than 100 pages I was bored and often tempted to skip pages. I simply could not connect or feign interest in what was going on, despite its rich action sequences.Boring is an odd thing to say seeing as the beginning of this book finds you knees deep in a long and elaborate battle scene that must have exhausted the author to even write it. Such was the indepth and intelligent way it was woven. So much going on in a vast master plan.I was just starting to think that it was purely a matter of compatibility (which was the case with a series the author once did that was set during the English Civil War) when, yes, it sneaked up on me.Crept up on me from behind it did.

Without any real up change in pace, or abrupt turn about face.When I thought about it at the time, trying to work out why I was suddenly feeling so differently about the book, I actually worked out what my issue had been. The story had developed too quickly too soon for me in those early stages. Many people won't have this same problem, because that is how it goes. We all read differently. Different brains.

Different visualisation. Different approaches to fantasy.My early reading of the book had me involved in established relationships and a highly complicated battle scene before I'd even learned who the characters were (under the surface) or had any investment in their lives whatsoever. That's all it was in the end.

I did not care who lived or died in the first 150 pages or so. Had no interest, as I had not really been introduced to them. I had been thrown into their shieldwall before we'd even exchanged pleasantries. I felt no comradeship and no loyalty to either side.Character relationships, while dealt with a little in the opening pages, were actually shaped post battle, not pre.

I was ice cold about what was going on.This was too poignant a battle to be caught napping. It was absolutely critical to the plot of the entire book.

Of the whole series. So, if you find yourself in the same predicament, keep on. You need to.And now my attitude changes towards the thing. Knew I needed to.

Then, to my great relief, when I did know them.I was in love. With the story, the characters. I could hardly believe I'd gone from ice cold to utter infatuation.It has been a while since a group of characters has gotten under my skin this much, but it was bound to happen. Vikings combined with journey adventure.

Two of my loves. As long as Giles Kristian wrote well and captured the 'road trip' vibe that I like, then I was bound to be on board.The characters, thankfully, ended up being rich and colourful. Their story involving and fascinating.Their Saga became all I cared about until the very last page.Sigurd turned out to be quite the charismatic chap. I am a huge fan. A man who can lead others into war, no doubt. The female character was perfect.

Not helpless and emotional. Gack, thank goodness for that. A great Shieldmaiden she was. Thank you Giles Kristian for the girl power.Really, every character was very well drawn, but my favourite character would have to be Black Floki.of course.I think this might be a common experience for readers as I see that the author might be working on a graphic novel about Black Floki, with the early illustrations by his accomplice looking very promising. I don't imagine Giles would go to such lengths unless he was getting feedback that his readers were feeling the same way about Black Floki as he does.God of Vengeance is a great find and it rates highly on cool factor.I went ahead and bought the next few books in the series and am excited to read them.I'm going to ignore my early hiccup with the book and give it 5 stars out of 5.

Giles Kristian was one of the first historical writers that I came to know: we share a publisher and we’ve shared events and I’ve loved his writing since the first of the ‘Raven BloodEye’ novels came out a handful of years ago. He wrote three of those and then took some time out and wrote a couple of cracking, fast-paced ECW novels, and now he’s back with a vengeance yes, that was deliberate in all the senses it could be: this is by far and away the best book Giles has ever written and that’s s Giles Kristian was one of the first historical writers that I came to know: we share a publisher and we’ve shared events and I’ve loved his writing since the first of the ‘Raven BloodEye’ novels came out a handful of years ago. He wrote three of those and then took some time out and wrote a couple of cracking, fast-paced ECW novels, and now he’s back with a vengeance yes, that was deliberate in all the senses it could be: this is by far and away the best book Giles has ever written and that’s setting the bar high.God of Vengeance follows what could be a straightforward tale of Viking need-for-vengeance. Sigurd is too young to accompany his father and brothers on their ship when they go to join their king in defeat of a rival: which means he stands on the shore and watches their betrayal in all its bloody horror.

Left homeless, lord-less, king-less and for a while with only the barest handful of men, he has to build his band to the point where he can seek the vengeance his heart, his pride, his birthright demands or die in the attempt.So much, so not-hugely-uncommon, but this is a step apart. Giles is Norse to his very bones and it shows in every beautiful, lyrical, mythical sentence. More than even the BloodEye books, this has the feel of a saga, to be told around a camp fire: all the lyrcism of the bards made into beautiful, liquid prose.

His men shine from the page. Their gods walk alongside. Their struggles are real and bloody and success is not guaranteed.

If good drama is created by the combination of passion, anticipation and uncertainty, this has all three in powerful measure. And more than that, this has the magic of the gods, the sense of magic walking across the pages that sets it apart from the humdrum of ‘every-sentence-authenticated-by-21st-century-academics’ feel of many contemporary novels. This is wild, and beautiful, and potent. It’s accurate too, I’m sure, but I didn’t feel as if I was being slapped around the head by the research in the way I often do. And it has powerful, strong women as well, which is always a plus.So this definitely gets 5 stars and I’ll be working very hard to lay hands on the new ARC when the sequel comes out. Furiously fast paced and action-packed, this gloriously rich sweeping saga is a breathtaking masterwork!From bestselling author of ‘RAVEN saga’ comes a startlingly compelling new Viking novel, wrought with fervent intensity and evocative atmospheric ambience.

The hugely compelling tale interweaves superbly captured brutality and the power of bloodthirsty Norse battles, in all its gritty rawness and bone-shattering substance. Lavishly drawn from detailed descriptions of the blood-curdling, reali Furiously fast paced and action-packed, this gloriously rich sweeping saga is a breathtaking masterwork!From bestselling author of ‘RAVEN saga’ comes a startlingly compelling new Viking novel, wrought with fervent intensity and evocative atmospheric ambience.

The hugely compelling tale interweaves superbly captured brutality and the power of bloodthirsty Norse battles, in all its gritty rawness and bone-shattering substance. Lavishly drawn from detailed descriptions of the blood-curdling, realism of the times this impressive story packs a real punch and leaves you breathless! Giles Kristian’s writing is ripe with blood, glory, vengeance and heartbreak and profundity of such intense magnetism and depth so as to shake the soul.Anyone seeking a sensational saga containing a cast of hungry characters will be sucked into a story, wherein you can immerse yourself utterly and completely in the world of Sword-Norse. I wanted to bask and savour every delicious detail; from the reminiscent language to epic characterisation and formidably ambitious prose.

This high-octane historical masterpiece is another extraordinary edition to the genre and a real bona fide account that transports you into the heart of history. Giles Kristian encapsulates Viking fierceness and dominance acutely, with such assured accuracy as to rival the likes of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.In a world of warfare, skirmish and shattered shields comes a hero born from legend seeking vengeance with the aid of a band of merciless Warriors“expect this page-turner to sweep you to another period in time in the tradition of great storytellers who infuse their tales with enough magic to bring history alive. We can't wait for the next instalment!”- CANDIS magazine“A pulse-pounding tale of blood, betrayal and honour.

Hereward and his spear-brothers would definitely feel at home here”- JAMES WILDE.I would like to thank the author and Publishers Bantam Press having won a physical copy of this novel, through a first-read giveaway on Goodreads. I was dying to read this book. As an American, I've waited so long for this book to be released in the states. It just never came. This past Christmas I finally bought a paperback copy straight from the UK which took a month to arrive. A week later they released it on kindle.But I digress.

This book was great. A little muddled at times but generally what I expected from the origin story of Sigurd the Lucky. This book is centered around the most sacred aspect of Norse culture, THE BLOOD FUED. I was dying to read this book.

As an American, I've waited so long for this book to be released in the states. It just never came. This past Christmas I finally bought a paperback copy straight from the UK which took a month to arrive. A week later they released it on kindle.But I digress. This book was great.

A little muddled at times but generally what I expected from the origin story of Sigurd the Lucky. This book is centered around the most sacred aspect of Norse culture, THE BLOOD FUED. This was a revenge story from beginning to end and I loved it.Now for the gripes. Some parts of this book were too long. For instance in finding Bjorn and Bjarny for Sigurd's crew we traverse three or four chapters. Way too many pages. In converse other portions of the story happened too quickly.Also, Kristian has a somewhat unconventional writing style in that he rights in mini flashbacks.

He jumps back and forth within a couple of days to tell a linear story. It's a little hard to describe and didn't always bother me but when it did it was really distracting.I loved this book. Not as much as I thought I would but I am a hardcore fan of Viking fiction.Recommended. 4.5 starsBrilliantly narrated, great battle and fight scenes, fabulous characters.My only quibbles were the use of the term which a scramaseax which is Frank and not Viking. The Viking term I believe should have been knifr, and although they used the Viking Seax, am not sure if they would have called them 'seaxes' - but thats the pedant in me.

The other quibble i have is the use of omnipresent author's voice which meant that I didn't get the character's experience from their point of view, but f 4.5 starsBrilliantly narrated, great battle and fight scenes, fabulous characters.My only quibbles were the use of the term which a scramaseax which is Frank and not Viking. The Viking term I believe should have been knifr, and although they used the Viking Seax, am not sure if they would have called them 'seaxes' - but thats the pedant in me.

The other quibble i have is the use of omnipresent author's voice which meant that I didn't get the character's experience from their point of view, but from the author. There was also fair bit of jumping around into different character's points of view in one scene which was a tad annoying, however this story is so well woven, characters well fleshed and tensely gripping themes throughout the book, that one can overlook these minor details.Looking forward to reading the next instalment of Sigurd's tale. Igurd, son of Harald is keen to make his name in battle. As a son of a Jarl he knows he must forge his own path if he is to emerge from his fathers shadow and weave his own name into the sagas.His opportunity comes quicker than he expects when his father is betrayed by his King and a powerful Jarl.

With his home destroyed, his family slaughtered and his sister captured by his enemies, Sigurd must flee for his life.With just a few trusted friends, Sigurd roams the seas as an outlaw, hunted by his igurd, son of Harald is keen to make his name in battle. As a son of a Jarl he knows he must forge his own path if he is to emerge from his fathers shadow and weave his own name into the sagas.His opportunity comes quicker than he expects when his father is betrayed by his King and a powerful Jarl. Are drinking, cursing, farting, and fighting Vikings your thing? If so, God Of Vengeance is for you. I am giving the first book of the Rise of Sigurd series an enthusiastic 3.75 stars.

I will be continuing the series to see what else Sigurd has to offer. Overall, the plot of GoV is rather thin to be honest. Sigurd isn't even an exceptionally likable character. So why an enthusiastic 3.75 stars?

Well its all about the writing. Simply put, the battle scenes are some of the best I've read. They are Are drinking, cursing, farting, and fighting Vikings your thing?

If so, God Of Vengeance is for you. I am giving the first book of the Rise of Sigurd series an enthusiastic 3.75 stars.

I will be continuing the series to see what else Sigurd has to offer. Overall, the plot of GoV is rather thin to be honest. Sigurd isn't even an exceptionally likable character. So why an enthusiastic 3.75 stars? Well its all about the writing.

Simply put, the battle scenes are some of the best I've read. They are really engaging. Anthony Ryan is the best active writer when it comes to battle scenes but Kristian is definitely up near thee top. Originally reviewed atGod of Vengeance, quite possibly, is the best book I've picked up up all year. Normally, the whole vengeance plot feels kind of dull to me. But this one is anything but.

The author has created a rich cast of characters from the unfortunate, and hate-fuelled Sigurd to his ever-present, ever-boastful, friend Svein. My personal favourite being the grizzled, wily veteran Olaf, Sigurd's father's (Jarl Harald) chosen warrior.The writing is i Originally reviewed atGod of Vengeance, quite possibly, is the best book I've picked up up all year. Normally, the whole vengeance plot feels kind of dull to me.

But this one is anything but. The author has created a rich cast of characters from the unfortunate, and hate-fuelled Sigurd to his ever-present, ever-boastful, friend Svein.

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My personal favourite being the grizzled, wily veteran Olaf, Sigurd's father's (Jarl Harald) chosen warrior.The writing is incredibly high-quality and the story is woven with such skill that Sigurd's bad fortune often feels like your own. The hatred you feel for certain antagonists reaches similar levels as that felt for Joffrey in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.It's also, quite easily one of the best Viking novels I have come across. In fact, I enjoyed it more than most viking shows or movies I have seen. A lot of the Viking terminology is used in such a way that the reader knows what is being talked about, for those oddments you can't quite decipher, there is a glossary in the back.

Unlike other historical fiction novels I have read (Assassin's Creed Renaissance comes to mind) the language of the time is blended in so that it feels like it belongs, rather than just thrown in at random times to make it look like the author has done a bit of last minute dictionary searching. God but it was so shoe-horned in in such a terribly awful way in Assassin's Creed. But I digress.It fills me with excitement to know that there are still two books left in Sigurd's saga of vengeance and that the author has other Viking books out there.If anyone reading this hasn't dipped their toes into anything Viking-related, I'd strongly suggest you start here. It really captures (what we think of as) the spirit of the time.

Their religions, their superstitions, everything really.It's just so good that I really want to ramble on more and say more nice things. But I don't want to waffle on too much longer. I'm sure you can tell I think this book deserves 6 stars out of a possible 5. God of Vengeance by Giles Kristian is a bloody story about a young boy, who's father and brothers are killed in front of him, since king and another Jarl have made a deal to destroy Jarl Harald.

Sigurd escapes others faith thanks to his brother, who attack king and gets all the attention of their attackers.Sigurs is only seventeen and he's fathers settlement is almost destroyed and only few settlers are still there and alive. His mother is killed, his sister is taken to Jarl Randver. Sigurd has God of Vengeance by Giles Kristian is a bloody story about a young boy, who's father and brothers are killed in front of him, since king and another Jarl have made a deal to destroy Jarl Harald.

Sigurd escapes others faith thanks to his brother, who attack king and gets all the attention of their attackers.Sigurs is only seventeen and he's fathers settlement is almost destroyed and only few settlers are still there and alive. His mother is killed, his sister is taken to Jarl Randver. Sigurd has just few of his friends, his father's right-hand and barely alive helmsman. His fathers godi has has taken to King to drown since nobody wants to kill godi and get the wrath of gods on them.Sigurd swears, that he will get his sister back from Randver and he will kill the treacherous Jarl and King, but first things first. Get a boat, save the godi, find out what plans Randver has with his sister and other prisoners. Although Sigurd is young and he has no hope to get help from anybody, since Grom and Randver has poisoned other Jarls against him, he is still lucky, especially after he has hung on a tree as Odin did.Once he has left the sacred fen his road starts cross with the characters he had seen in his visions and his road is lined with corpses but still the men and a woman, who follow him are loyal.

His last hope is an once famous Jalr, who was known as Hakon the Burner, but what's left of the burner are just skin and bones but his fleshy son sees his opportunity in Sigurd - he plans to capture Sigurd and offer him to Randver as wedding gift. Of course it's not what Sigurd wants so Jarl Hakon's swordmen's last stand will be against Sigurd's Wolfback. Before all the oldtimers are killed Sigurd offers them to join his band and go with them to spoil Randver's sons wedding, especially since Randver plans to marry his younger son to Runa, Sigurd's sister.Sigurd is as canny as a fox or Loki, so he has anticipated Randver's pans and sent him false plans of his, so Sigurd has more opportunity to get to his sister and to kill Ranver.

And even if the plans do not go completely as planned, at the end Sigurd is still standing face to face with Randver. Even if Sigurd loses many of his new men, nobody form Randwer's retinue will walk away from this last stand. So one man down, one more to go. And Runa is once again together with his brother.When I started to read this book, I had absolutely forgotten, that this is prequel to Raven series.

It's been years since I read, and and it took some times before the names started to sound familiar. It is interesting to read about Sigurd when he was just as old as Osric/Raven was, when they met and even if it is one hell of a bloody book, it still is very interesting book. Remember Raven?

Well you should do! Giles Kristian’s debut book and the series that followed were ground-breaking for me, being the first Viking novels I had read.

They had all the action, excitement and fur-wrapped adventure – with frozen snot in your beard – as a reader could hope.Then Giles stopped (or more accurately paused) the Viking writing to delve into the world of the English Civil War with The Bleeding Land, which was one of the deepest, most harrowing pieces of historical fiction I e Remember Raven? Well you should do! Giles Kristian’s debut book and the series that followed were ground-breaking for me, being the first Viking novels I had read. They had all the action, excitement and fur-wrapped adventure – with frozen snot in your beard – as a reader could hope.Then Giles stopped (or more accurately paused) the Viking writing to delve into the world of the English Civil War with The Bleeding Land, which was one of the deepest, most harrowing pieces of historical fiction I ever read. A sequel spawned to that, and here was I awaiting the third of those novels.

Giles is of Norwegian descent and clearly he was, to quote a famous scene, pining for the fjords. As a surprise, instead of a third civil war novel, or even a fourth Raven one, we are given (insert drumroll here) A PREQUEL!Enter God of Vengeance. For those of you who haven’t read the Raven books, you’re in luck. This could be read without any prior knowledge. In fact perhaps it would even be better. For those who have, this novel tells the tale of our Raven fave Sigurd as a young man and treats us to his introduction to several of the solid characters who will make up his crew in Raven (including the excellent Black Floki.)Sigurd is too young to accompany his father to war as part of King Gorm’s war on the rebel Jarl Randver. Instead he travels to a clifftop with family and friends to watch the sea battle unfold.

To his horror, instead of seeing his father win easy glory, he watches as King Gorm betrays his father and the three ships are overwhelmed.Thus begins Sigurd’s saga and a new series for Giles as the Odin-favoured wily hero, betrayed, orphaned and homeless sets out with the few survivors of his father’s oath-sworn to form a band of warriors – based upon a Gods-sent vision – in order to seek revenge on his enemies and regain his honour. Ranging around a relatively small region of the western coast of Norway, Sigurd will wade through blood if he must to achieve his goal.One of the surprising things about this book is the inclusion of a strong female character. Strong females are not all that common in ancient-medieval fiction anyway, and in the Viking world perhaps even less common. This shield maiden is a welcome addition to the cast.The thing I will say above anything that recommends this book is the writing. Giles’ early works were very action/adventure, in the best possible way, while his civil war saga has been harrowing and dark and emotional. God of Vengeance seems to draw on both sides of his writing to create a new, different style. It has the feel of a traditional Viking Saga.

The wordsmithing in it is fine and authentic-feeling, and it will transport you right back to the era. Giles has moved on from being a storyteller of the highest calibre to being a true Skald.God of Vengeance is out today and if you loved Sigurd as the supporting character of Raven, you’ll LOVE him as the hero of his own saga.Buy it today. Set in 8th century Norway, this new Viking tale by bestselling author, Giles Christian, is a wild ride of bloody fights, battles, and aggression, clearly portraying the violence of the medieval Scandinavia era. Full of unusual events and deaths, this is a story that will hold your interest from its gripping beginning to its startling end. Fast paced, this story of a blood feud is filled with fascinating, realistic characters whose dialogue is rich and crude, sarcastic and funny.

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My favourite bes Set in 8th century Norway, this new Viking tale by bestselling author, Giles Christian, is a wild ride of bloody fights, battles, and aggression, clearly portraying the violence of the medieval Scandinavia era. Full of unusual events and deaths, this is a story that will hold your interest from its gripping beginning to its startling end. Fast paced, this story of a blood feud is filled with fascinating, realistic characters whose dialogue is rich and crude, sarcastic and funny. My favourite besides the main character, Sigurd, is definitely Olaf, a wizened, battle-hardened warrior and father figure.After the violent loss of most of his family and village at the hands of a treacherous jarl and an oath-breaking king, the young Sigurd is bent on revenge.

Against all odds, and without riches or troops, he slowly gathers men willing to face off against these powerful killers. Their travels bring to life the brutal, ruthless way of life lived by the Vikings.Brilliant prose, vivid descriptions, and compelling characters weaved around a heart-pounding plot make this a must read. If you are a fan of the series, The Vikings, then this book is for you. An ungentle tale filled with ruthless brutality, a roller coaster of emotion, and a quest for revenge filled with blood and heartbreak. Generally speaking, I don't do five star reviews but God of Vengeance was completely gripping and extremely well written. The basic plot - young man's family is slaughtered by powerful lord, young man goes into hiding and discovers new allies and skills, young man seeks vengeance on the bad guys - could have been a classic kung fu movie yet this book is set in 8th Century Norway at the earliest stages of Norse expansion and exploration.

And the real difference is that Kristian peoples his stor Generally speaking, I don't do five star reviews but God of Vengeance was completely gripping and extremely well written. The basic plot - young man's family is slaughtered by powerful lord, young man goes into hiding and discovers new allies and skills, young man seeks vengeance on the bad guys - could have been a classic kung fu movie yet this book is set in 8th Century Norway at the earliest stages of Norse expansion and exploration. And the real difference is that Kristian peoples his story with fascinating and interesting characters and maintains an amazing level of authenticity throughout. References to time and distance are based on a credible references for the era; no seconds or minutes but the span familiar in nature. All this is done with humor and wit, with heroics and no small amount of gore.Now, unfortunately, I will need to find copies of Kristian's five previous novels because I simply do not run across such a terrific writer very often. Family history (he is half Norwegian) inspired GILES KRISTIAN to write his first historical novels: the acclaimed and bestselling Raven Viking trilogy – Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin's Wolves. For his next series, he drew on a long-held fascination with the English Civil War to chart the fortunes of a family divided by that brutal conflict in The Bleeding Land and Brothers’ Fury.

Giles also Family history (he is half Norwegian) inspired GILES KRISTIAN to write his first historical novels: the acclaimed and bestselling Raven Viking trilogy – Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin's Wolves. For his next series, he drew on a long-held fascination with the English Civil War to chart the fortunes of a family divided by that brutal conflict in The Bleeding Land and Brothers’ Fury. Giles also co-wrote Wilbur Smith’s recent No.1 bestseller, Golden Lion but in his new novels – God of Vengeance (a Times Book of the Year) and now Winter’s Fire – he returns to the world of the Vikings to tell the story of Sigurd and his celebrated fictional fellowship.

Giles Kristian lives in Leicestershire.