The landhungry danes are pressing from the south to test hakon before he can solidify his rule. Ravens feast hakons saga, book 2 by eric schumacher book cover, description, publication history. Eric schumacher 1968 is an american historical novelist who currently resides in santa barbara, california, with his wife and two children. When midnight came and went, i realized that it was most definitely as glorious as gods hammer. Eric schumacher audio books, best sellers, author bio. A viking age novel hakons saga book 2 kindle edition by eric schumacher, marg gilks. A conversation with author eric schumacher pam lecky books. War king is hakon haraldsson is a christian, but he leads viking warriors who still hold pagan beliefs. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is the author of two historical fiction novels, gods hammer and its sequel, ravens feast. Download or stream raven s feast by eric schumacher.
Is there historical evidence that hakon was a christian and how did religious differences impact the history of the vikings. It does not help that hakon is committed to his dream of christianizing his people a dream his countrymen do not share and will fight to resist. It is my pleasure to introduce eric schumacher, author of the hakons saga. He is the author of three historical fiction novels, gods hammer and its sequels, ravens feast and war king. He is the author of three historical fiction novels, god. Imagine that youre a young king, a christian one, in a time and place where the old gods still hold sway over your subjects and your alliesallies and subjects that you desperately need to not only strengthen your hold but to even survive. The hakons saga books with eric schumacher the history of. Ravens feast eric schumacher, viking historical fiction.
Eric schumacher books list of books by author eric. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading raven s feast. All tell the story of the first christian king of viking age norway, hakon haraldsson, and his struggles to gain and hold the high seat of his realm. Fictionhistorical ravens feast is the sequel to gods hammer, the true story of hakon haraldsson and his quest to win and keep the. For those who know their viking history, harald fairhair is one of those norsemen theyve heard about. He is the author of three historical fiction novels, gods hammer and its sequel s, ravens feast and war king. Review of ravens feast by eric schumacher dads and dragons. It is the story of a young man holding true to ones self and convictions in the face of extreme challenges something to which, i hope, many people can relate. At a very early age, schumacher discovered his love for writing and medieval european history, as well as authors like j.
In the east, the uplanders are making their own plans to seize the throne. Raven s feast by eric schumacher has received a chill with a book readers award. Both tell the story of the first christian king of viking norway, hakon haraldsson, and his struggles to gain and hold the high seat of his r. As his enemies move in and his realm begins to crumble, hakon and his band of oathsworn warriors must make a stand in raven s feast, the riveting sequel to gods hammer. See all books authored by eric schumacher, including gods hammer, and raven s feast, and more on thriftbooks.
Fictionhistorical ravens feast is the sequel to gods hammer, the true story of hakon haraldsson and his quest to. Very rarely does one come across a book written about the man. Raven s feast hakons saga, book 2 by eric schumacher book cover, description, publication history. Ravens feast hakons saga book 2 by eric schumacher. For any reader who enjoys a thoroughly grand historical novel, raven s feast is a must read. At its core, ravens feast is more than a story about a young king holding firm to the power he has won in viking norway, said eric schumacher, author of ravens feast. Eric schumacher on blog tour for ravens feast, august 1. Ravens feast is the sequel to gods hammer, the true story of hakon haraldsson and his quest to win and keep the high seat of viking age norway. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Eric schumacher audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Both tell the story of the first christian king of viking norway, hakon haraldsson, and his struggles to gain and hold the high seat of his realm. Ive also heard that the publisher will be running a promotion on ravens feast on the us and uk amazon from july 20th 23rd which should give you time to read just enough of gods hammer to get hooked on mr.
At its core, raven s feast is more than a story about a young king holding firm to the power he has won in viking norway, said eric schumacher, author of raven s feast. The day i received ravens feast, after putting my littles to bed, i began reading. As mr schumacher points out in his afterword, this may be because we know so very little. A viking age novel hakons saga book 2 kindle edition by schumacher, eric, gilks, marg. Browse eric schumachers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Mary anne yarde, author of the bestselling the du lac chronicles another schumacher hit. Download ravens feast audiobook by eric schumacher. As his enemies move in and his realm begins to crumble, hakon and his band of oathsworn warriors must make a stand in raven s feast. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What makes eric s tale rise above others in this genre is his skill in vividly capturing the viking culture, engaging. Lest we forget our moral compass guest post jathan. Ravens feast hakons saga 2 by eric schumacher it is 935 a.
Erics books tell of how hakon the good must fight to claim and keep the high seat of norway and are titled gods hammer and ravens feast. It does not help that hakon is committed to his dream of. It is ad 935, and hakon haraldsson has just wrested the high seat of the north from his ruthless brother, erik bloodaxe. Eric schumacher, author of hakons saga, historical fiction norse, actionadventure. Gods hammer and its sequels, raven s feast and war king.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you love vikings, then this series should be on your to read list. He has given us a story that practically screams realism. He is the author of two historical fiction novels, gods hammer and its sequel, raven s feast. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Eric schumacher ravens feast is the sequel to gods hammer, the true story of hakon haraldsson and his quest to win and keep the high seat of viking age norway. Buy a cheap copy of raven s feast book by eric schumacher. You are very welcome, eric, please introduce yourself. Once again, eric schumacher intertwines historical fact and accuracy with detailed fiction, bringing hakon and his warriors to life for all to meet and love.