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Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon

The Road to Valhalla, Book 1

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Chosen by Odin. Destined for Valhalla.

In my dreams, Odin whispers to me.
He tells me I'm destined to wield a legendary sword.
He tells me my road will bring me to Valhalla.

But when I wake, I'm only Hervor. Fatherless. Unloved. Unwanted. Jarl Bjartmar, my grandfather, calls me cursed. My mother, her memories stolen by the gods, has forgotten me. Everyone tells me I should have been left to the wolves, but no one will tell me why.

None but Eydis, a thrall with völva magic, believes I'm meant for a greater destiny. Yet who can believe a devotee of Loki?

When the king and his son arrive for the holy blót, the runes begin to fall in my favor. A way forward may lie in the handsome Viking set on winning my heart, but only if I unravel the mystery hanging over me first.

Fans of Vikings, The Last Kingdom, and The Mists of Avalon will relish Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon. This sweeping Viking Historical Fantasy retells the Norse Hervarar Saga, depicting the life of the shieldmaiden Hervor, the inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien's Éowyn.

©2020 Clockpunk Press (P)2020 Clockpunk Press Destiny Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Middle Ages Viking Romance Norse Heartfelt Ancient History
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& myths, hervor our mc struggles with her vindictive grandfather whilst caring for memoryless mother, with friends and enemies all around hervor tries to unravel the secrecy of her birth and why most think she's cursed.
Great characters written believably this thriller unravels, enter a lover and God to create a wonderfully tense story. narrated with great voice emphasis to add to the enjoyment.
oh and I love the thrall.
only con,, book 0.5 not on audible

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This is the first book in the series and introduces to the characters with a mystery to be solved. It is a good story about vikings, following a would be shield maiden and listening to it draws you in. I'm looking forward to the next book to see what advature and trouble is still to come.

Shield maiden

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Great story, looking forward to the next one. Got confused by some of the names at times but an easy listen

Very enjoyable

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