Best Viking Historical Fiction - April 2024

VIKING: THE GREEN LAND: An Epic Novel of Norse Adventure

A MAN WHO YEARNS TO BELIEVE IN HIMSELF...AND A WOMAN, ALONE ON SHIP OF OUTLAWS. IMPOSSIBLE ODDS ON DANGEROUS SEAS, AND EVEN MORE DEADLY SECRETS ON BOARD. 982 A.D. Viking seafarer Tiller Thorvaldsson has been forced on a treacherous voyage by Iceland’s powerful Althing Council. The only woman aboard—mysterious, beautiful, and a liar—tells Tiller she knows a terrible secret. As they quest for a legendary land in uncharted western oceans, will the greatest menace come from the seas…or from those on board? Fast-paced action and memorable characters in an epic story of murder, love and cour... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01IZ54MUU
• ASIN: B01IZ54MUU

First Lessons: A Strong Woman in the Middle Ages (A Medieval Tale Book 1)

Enjoy the complete historical romance and time travel series by a bestselling Amazon author right now!Aliya is a medical school graduate gifted with both smarts and an athletic body. Her life seems perfect…until she finds herself in a fatal car accident. Instead of dying, however, she wakes up in a completely different body in the middle of a half-ruined castle during alternate medieval times. Confused and dismayed, Aliya realizes she was given a second chance in life — so she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work on restoring the castle and her new life.Aliya’s situation is confusing an... [Read More]

• ASIN: B079318YMX
• ASIN: B079318YMX
• Manufacturer: LitHunters Ltd.

God's Hammer: A Viking Age Novel (Hakon's Saga Book 1)

History and legend combine in the gripping tale of Hakon Haraldsson, a Christian boy who once fought for the High Seat of a Viking realm.It is 935 A.D. and the North is in turmoil. King Harald Fairhair has died, leaving the High Seat of the realm to his murderous son, Erik Bloodaxe. To solidify his claim, Erik ruthlessly disposes of all claimants to his throne, save one: his youngest brother Hakon.Erik's surviving enemies send a ship to Wessex, where the Christian King Athelstan is raising Hakon. Unable to avoid his fate, he returns to the Viking North to face his brother and claim his birthri... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00CEM625E
• ASIN: B00CEM625E
• Manufacturer: Creativia

MacFarland's Lass (Scottish Lasses Book 1)

"A rich, sensual, pull-at-the-heartstrings romance"–Monica McCarty, NYT bestselling authorFrom USA Today bestselling author Glynnis Campbell...A young jeweler to Queen Mary becomes a fugitive for a crime she didn't commit and must rely on the mercy of a heroic huntsman who steals her heart, but who could betray her at any moment.A woman on the run…a man on the hunt. He has forty days to earn her trust. She has forty days to win his heart. They have forty days to outwit their enemies.When Florie Gilder, the once-respected jeweler to Queen Mary, claims sanctuary in an abandoned church for a ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00JRFGFKI
• ASIN: B00JRFGFKI
• Manufacturer: Glynnis Campbell

The Vikings

In the eighth century, The Vikings, the water-borne warriors of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, conquered much of the British Isles. They pillaged the coast of France, pushed inland to sack Paris, and seized Normandy. Sweeping south down the great rivers of central Europe, they overwhelmed the Slavs of Russia, captured Kiev, and clashed with the people of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.In all this, the Vikings took untold treasures, but they weren't just barbarians, content to plunder and burn. They were builders of cities, founders of states, writers of poetry, and makers of... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00CS6Z3X8
• ASIN: B00CS6Z3X8
• Manufacturer: New Word City, Inc.

Bloodaxe (Erik Haraldsson Book 1)

BLOODAXE - BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 - SPEESH READS REVIEWUnder the iron rule of Harald Fairhair, Norway has been a land at peace for half a century.Groomed for the succession, the king’s eldest surviving son has lived the life of a Viking prince; harrying wherever his longships can reach, from the frozen forests of Bjarmaland to the rocky shores of Brittany and beyond.But none expected Harald to live so long, and as the king enters his ninth decade his powers begin to wane. Seizing their chance other Haraldssons move to snatch the crown for themselves, and a brother war sweeps the land as Erik ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07C9BC3RQ
• ASIN: B07C9BC3RQ

A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 3)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Absorbing . . . impossible to resist.” —The Washington PostAs Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? #1 New York Times bestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with his magnificent new epic, A Column of Fire. A thrilling read that makes the perfect gift for the holidays.  In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty a... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N1U8IB3
• ASIN: B01N1U8IB3
• Brand: Viking
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series)

#1 in The Bregdan Chronicles by BestSelling Author, Ginny Dye.  Review:  Best Historical Fiction series I have ever read!  Keep them coming! ~ DottiReview: I expected to like this book. I did not expect to be hooked! This series is, quite simply, the best historical fiction I have ever read. I've read all 14 books so far and can hardly wait for the rest.  I’m in love with the characters, I can’t sleep because I’m too busy reading, I have learned more than I ever thought possible, and I’ve been inspired to become a better person. My advice to you? READ THEM!   ~ JeriBook Descr... [Read More]

• ASIN: B003KVL35W
• ASIN: B003KVL35W
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Bregdan Publishing

War of the Wolf: A Novel (Saxon Tales Book 11)

Bernard Cornwell’s epic story of the making of England continues in this eleventh installment in the bestselling Saxon Tales series—"like Game of Thrones, but real" (The Observer)—the basis of the hit Netflix television series The Last Kingdom.His blood is SaxonHis heart is VikingHis battleground is England"Perhaps the greatest writer of historical adventure novels today" (Washington Post), Bernard Cornwell has dazzled and entertained readers and critics with his page-turning bestsellers. Of all his protagonists, however, none is as beloved as Uhtred of Bebbanburg.And while Uhtred might ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B078LTW9QM
• ASIN: B078LTW9QM
• Manufacturer: Harper

A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel

• ASIN: 0670026190
• ASIN: 0670026190
• ISBN: 0670026190
• Brand: Viking
• Manufacturer: Viking

Viking: The Norse Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual

Combines the latest research and discoveries with a humorous eye to take us inside the Viking worldSo you want to be a Viking?Vikings are the lords of the northern seas. Fame, glory, and wealth await those who brave storms and enemy spears to plunder far and wide in foreign lands. Who wouldn’t like to come home laden with silver, earning a reputation that will live on long after lesser men have been forgotten?This book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful Viking warrior in the tenth century.How to join a Viking war bandWhat to look for in a good Viking leaderHow to be... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00BNWNOSY
• ASIN: B00BNWNOSY
• Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

The Unbroken Line of the Moon (Valhalla Book 1)

In this savage saga of love, war, lust, and magic set in the tenth century, young Sigrid is destined to be the mother of the king of the Nordic lands that would become Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and England.A devout believer in the old Nordic gods, Sigrid is visited regularly in her dreams by the goddess Freya, who whispers to her of the future. Though Sigrid is beautiful, rich, arrogant, and matchlessly clever, her uncanny ability to foresee the future and manipulate the present guides her through dangerous politics as a bloody war between Vikings and Christians rages on.Sigrid’s father wants... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01D2ZNXWQ
• ASIN: B01D2ZNXWQ
• Manufacturer: Amazon Crossing

The Laird Of Blackloch (Highland Rogue Book 2)

Revenge might be sweet, but love is far sweeter…Following the Battle of Culloden, Alexander MacIvor returns to his ancestral home, Blackloch Castle, only to find the Earl of Tay, chief of the rival Clan Campbell, has laid waste to everything he holds dear. In the face of such devastation, Alex seems doomed to live the life of a fugitive Jacobite...until a stroke of good luck allows him to escape the Highlands and begin again. Years later, styling himself as a wealthy Englishman, Alexander reclaims his forfeited estate, becoming the new Laird of Blackloch. But it's not nearly enough to quell ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0794XLD9B
• ASIN: B0794XLD9B
• Manufacturer: Escape Publishing

Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

Winner of the Lillian Smith Book AwardWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeFinalist for the National Book AwardThe Nation's "Most Valuable Book"“[A] vibrant intellectual history of the radical right.”—The Atlantic   “This sixty-year campaign to make libertarianism mainstream and eventually take the government itself is at the heart of Democracy in Chains. . . . If you're worried about what all this means for America's future, you should be.”—NPR   An explosive exposé of the right’s relentless campaign to eliminate unions, suppress voting, privatize public education, stop ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01EH1EL7A
• ASIN: B01EH1EL7A
• Brand: Viking
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Norse Mythology

Introducing an instant classic - master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths.  Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman fashions primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds; delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants; and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01M1DYSHD
• ASIN: B01M1DYSHD
• Manufacturer: HarperAudio

The Rainbow Trail by Zane Grey, Fiction, Western, Historical

The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The wall to Surprise Valley has broken and Jane Withersteen is forced to choose between Lassiter's life and Fay Larkin's marriage

• UPC: 54702651
• Rating: 4.25

The Elder Edda : A Book of Viking Lore

Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, these mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era: the giant-slaying Thor, the

• UPC: 15528346
• Rating: 4.25

The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012

The story of Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister whose life has been shaped around the recent death of her beloved father in a sawmill accident. While her mother hardens in her grief, Wildflower and her three

• UPC: 53392142
• Rating: 4.25

To Sin with a Viking - eBook

PLAYING WITH FIRE!  Caragh Ó Brannon defended herself bravely when the enemy landed-only, now she finds herself alone with one very angry Viking . Styr Hardrata sailed to Ireland intending to trade, never expecting to find

• UPC: 538860144
• Rating: 3.25

To Tempt a Viking - eBook

SHE'S TESTING HIS RESOLVE! Warrior Viking Ragnar Olafsson stood by as his best friend claimed the woman he desired the most. There was only one way to quench the deep darkness within him-become merciless in battle. When

• UPC: 448597185
• Rating: 4.25

Truly, Madly Viking - eBook

Mad about youHis boat off course, distracted by a randy she-whale whose infatuation had somehow thrust him into the twenty-first century, Jorund Ericsson thought he’d found heaven when he caught sight of the comely wench

• UPC: 258049336
• Rating: 4.0

A Viking for the Viscountess - eBook

Juliana Arthur, the Viscountess Hawthorne, has been thrown out of her husband’s estate and her marriage declared invalid. With a small son to care for, she desperately needs a strong hero to rescue them from

• UPC: 173176095

The Book of Viking Myths : From the Voyages of Leif Erikson to the Deeds of Odin, the Storied History and Folklore of the Vikings

This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings--from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries--and the tales that have influenced our own lives. For thousands of years, Vikings have held a

• UPC: 55106195

Viking in Love - eBook

“Her books are always fresh, romantic, inventive, hilarious.”—New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs New York Times and USA Today bestseller Sandra Hill brings her unique blend of passion, invention, and unparalleled wit to Avon Books—and

• UPC: 560812605

Emma by Jane Austen, Fiction, Classics, Romance, Historical, Literary

Emma Woodhouse has just attended the wedding of Miss Taylor, her friend and former governess, to Mr Weston. Having introduced them, Emma takes credit for their marriage and decides that she likes

• UPC: 25936973
• Rating: 4.038