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Sigurd's Swords: A Viking Age Novel (Olaf's Saga Book 2) by [Eric Schumacher]

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From best-selling historical fiction novelist, Eric Schumacher, comes the second volume in Olaf’s Saga: the adrenaline-charged story of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the kingdom of the Rus.

AD 968. It has been ten summers since the noble sons of the North, Olaf and Torgil, were driven from their homeland by the treachery of the Norse king, Harald Eriksson. Having then escaped the horrors of slavery in Estland, they now fight among the Rus in the company of Olaf’s uncle, Sigurd. It will be some of the bloodiest years in Rus history. The Grand Prince, Sviatoslav, is hungry for land, riches, and power, but his unending campaigns to expand his kingdom are leaving the corpses of thousands in their wake. From the siege of Konugard to the battlefields of ancient Bulgaria, Olaf and Torgil struggle to stay alive in Sigurd’s Swords, the riveting sequel to Forged by Iron.

Praise for Sigurd's Swords:

"With Sigurd’s Swords, Schumacher demonstrates that he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best of those writing historical fiction today." – Theodore Brun, historical fiction author

"a perfect blend of thrilling action and masterful story-telling. An absolute recommend!!" – Stacie Tyson, book blogger

"Let me introduce you to Historical Fiction author, Eric Schumacher (the next Bernard Cornwell). His Viking novel Sigurd’s Swords (Olaf’s Saga, Book 2) is a 5-star read." – The Shield Maiden Blog

"Eric has crafted a remarkable novel that was impossible to put down!" – Myth, Legend & Lore Podcast

"Sigurd’s Swords is a definite page-turner…one where the last page is just the beginning of the next chapter in Olaf’s Saga. 5 stars!" – Hoover Book Review

“fabulous from start to finish” – A Thousand Suns blog

"Be warned, once started there is no way on Earth that you are going to be able to put this book down. This book is a keeper, and a highly entertaining one at that." – Oh Look! Another Book

“Vivid and enthralling, Sigurd’s Sword masterfully brings to life a period shrouded in the mists of time." – Anna Belfrage, historical fiction and time travel author

"I look forward to reading the third book and highly recommend the series for readers who enjoy multi-layered Norse adventure and action epics." – Linnea Tanner, historical fiction author

"If you love historical fiction, especially when it is set in the world of the Vikings, then I think you will really enjoy this novel." – Zoe’s Arts and Crafts Blog

"I recommend anyone who enjoys adventures of Dark Age warriors and the Viking sagas read this." – Paula Lofting, historical fiction author

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B092TT5W6X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bodn Books; 1st edition (June 28, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2293 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B097XFT2QW
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Best Sellers Rank: #51,799 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #30 in Historical Russian Fiction
- #50 in Historical Norse & Icelandic Fiction
- #5,823 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Eric Schumacher discovered his love for writing and medieval European history at a very early age, as well as authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Bernard Cornwell, Jack Whyte, and Wilbur Smith. Those discoveries fueled his imagination and continue to influence the stories he tells. His first novel, God's Hammer, was published in 2005.

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Riveting Nordic Action/Adventure

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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Sigurd's Swords, the second book in Olaf's Saga, sweeps you into a Nordic action/ adventure in the historical backdrop of the Rus Kingdom (modern-day Bulgaria) in AD 968. The Viking-age saga is based on the Norse tales of the legendary Viking king, Olaf Tryggvason, but is told in first-person by his companion and protector, Torgil. The saga follows the adventures and tribulations of three primary characters: Torgil, Prince Olaf, and Turid (Torgil's love interest and female warrior). In the first book, Forged by Iron, the three adolescent companions barely escape with their lives after the betrayal by the Norse king, Harold Eriksson, and are subsequently enslaved under horrific conditions. After Lord Sigurd—Olaf's uncle and commander to Rus Prince Sviatoslav—frees them, Olaf and Torgil feel indebted to him and serve as soldiers under his command.

The second book, Sigurd's Swords, starts ten years later when Prince Sviatoslav is expanding the Rus Empire in bloody warfare. The story jumps into a brutal siege at Konugard, which Signurd's army is defending against the treacherous Pechenegs. A small fleet of Rus ships has come to their aid, but someone has to slip through the enemy line to get a message to the Rus general aboard the vessel on where to attack. Without hesitation, Olaf and Torgil both volunteer as messengers and succeed in their mission. Ultimately hailed as heroes, they are but game pieces in the political machinations of royals and generals willing to sacrifice them to achieve their ambitions. The three companions wrestle with their internal turmoil as they strive to find their places in life. Their perseverance and loyalty to each other are tested in open battlefields, siege warfare, and royal courts. Universal themes of unconditional love, corruption of power, and betrayal resonated with me after reading the book.

Author Eric Schumacher has again skillfully portrayed the essence of the Norse characters in a riveting epic adventure with battles, political intrigue, and unrequited love. The brash and charismatic Olaf embraces his destiny to become a king while Torgil struggles to find his place as an honorable and courageous warrior. After enduring sexual assault as a slave, Turid strives to control her life by being a warrior but must overcome her fear of intimacy with a man she loves. One of the more heartfelt subplots is how Torgil supports Turid's desire to be a warrior after she has rejected his marriage proposal.

Sigurd's Sword is a tale about friendship and the bond between warriors fighting alongside each other. Themes explored in this epic tale include the illusion of power, unconditional love, and honor. The author vividly describes the Viking culture and the harsh conditions that warriors must endure in battle and siege warfare. Like the first book, poignant moments of compassion are juxtaposed with harsh realities of bloody conflict and betrayal. Extra bonuses in the book include regional maps and a glossary of Viking terms used in the narrative.

Sigurd's Swords continues the riveting epic of the legendary King Olaf and his closest companions. It is a character-driven Viking adventure of three young warriors searching for their destinies in the brutal world of warfare, political intrigue, and betrayal. I look forward to reading the third book and highly recommend the series for readers who enjoy multi-layered Norse adventure and action epics.

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Preston Holtry

Another Great Tale by Eric Schumacher.

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021

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In Book 2 of Olaf’s Saga, Eric Schumacher delivers another fascinating and highly entertaining historical novel. Torgil, Olaf, and Turid continue to face additional trials, challenges and perils of the Viking age. The interaction of the three protagonists is engaging. Torgil vacillates between anger and disgust over his near hopeless effort to fulfill his sworn oath to protect Olaf who never fails to precipitate or be the first to volunteer for every risky undertaking. Turid’s increasing effort to turn away from traditional female pursuits to become instead a warrior ready to take her place in a shield wall causes additional turmoil for Torgil. As was the case in Book 2, the action is fast-paced and the characters are both interesting and believable. I particularly enjoy how the author uses sardonic humor to offset the brutal reality of harsh conditions and bloody battlefields the author describes so well. The ability to bring history alive and the capability to put the reader convincingly in a past time and place is the hallmark of a master historical fiction novelist, qualities Eric Schumacher demonstrates in this novel and others he’s written. I look forward to reading more of Olaf’s Saga. Preston Holtry, author of the Arrius Trilogy

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Ted

A very well-researched and riveting story

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021

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Though this is the second book in Olaf's saga, you really could call this Torgil's saga, as Torgil is the primary focus of this book. It's a fantastic read though and extremely hard to put down. The author really does a fantastic job of setting the scene and immersing the reader into the action, and you really get a sense of the hopelessness of some of these situations, as well as the moments of joy that are scattered throughout. If you love Norse historical fiction, this book is for you!

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The North, That Was A Wild Ride

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021

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I love when I read sagas! Especially when I have to wait for the next in a series. This second book in the series is filled with old friends on new adventures. It is as if I just finished the first book, the characters do not require introduction. You dive right into the story and visit feelings and places that are new and exciting. A great story!

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Great Storytelling; Incredible Character Development

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021

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I continue to be thoroughly engaged by the compelling storytelling and rich character development in Eric Schumacher's books (first Hakon's Saga, now Olaf's Saga). Though this particular book is a long entry, the pacing remained perfect throughout to keep me wanting to read more, and Schumacher does a masterful job making each character rich and distinctive. I will be equally excited to receive my next installment of Olaf's Saga!

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Mary

Sigurd's Swords

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021

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Sorry, but I enjoyed Book 1 better than this one. I am not a scholar of Viking history and, no doubt, not much is known about Olaf, but Loaf played a very small part in this story, which was a disappointment to me.

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Trooper

Great Series

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2021

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This two-book series was outstanding. Non-stop action, compelling characters and well-written. I hope for more to come.

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LastBestHope

5 Stars on one condition

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021

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Do not make us wait for over a year to read the next chapter of this most excellent story. Be an author made of IRON.

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elizabeth arr

What a charlatan, sold me a book with the last page missing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2021

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This has to be the sickest con trick on the globe. A book is written and the author tears out the last page. why oh why do you have to join the ranks of the other authors who write a good story and withhold the last page. it is so infuriating and deeply disrespectful to readers. For heavens sake, be a man! Step up to the plate and if you are going to write a three book series, ... write all three before you scrabble for pennies by releasing two only. I have now put you on my list of writers to ignore. Who on earth can be bothered to remember the plot by the time the last book is put on the market. I buy books to read so I will choose a different author who writes a three book series and puts ALL THREE FOR SALE AT THE SAME TIME!

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First Class

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2021

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Thoroughly enjoyed book 2. Excellent historical storyline. Action packed throughout the series. Looking forward eagerly to book 3 in the series. Thank you.

Kindle Customer

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2021

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Another great book in the series plenty of action found it was a real page turner hard to put aside once started looking forward to reading more

john01793

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2021

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Great book to read

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