Review: Fast paced and intriguing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 20, 2013
This book is the story of brothers Rowan and Leofrick, who are Englishmen captured from their village by Vikings who engage in bloodthirsty Gladiator-like battles in order to gain favor from their god.  Set in ancient times, the book is packed full of action and battle scenes but also includes a romantic edge involving a captured English queen who tries to help the brothers and their townspeople.  I don't want to give anything away as far as who successfully survives the battles and who doesn't, but suffice it to say that the story will lead you along the paths of these courageous Englishmen as they try to gain their freedom from the cruel Vikings.  Well-written and fast-paced, this book leaves you with a satisfying ending and a desire to read more.