Review: The saga continues!  Ripping Viking adventure
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2012
"Dragons from the Sea" is the second installment of the "Strongbow Saga" which is the story of a young Viking warrior participating in the Viking invasion of what is now France.  This is a story of warfare, friendship, and feuding, betrayal, and hatred besides.  Every bit of it has a gritty air of authenticity, which is a distinguishing feature of this novel and series.  In no way does this novel seek to whitewash the grim fact that the Vikings waged war for plunder and glory, and wreaked real havoc on the Christian world and beyond.  But for all that, Vikings were people who lived real lives and were not all one-dimensional bloodthirsty murderers either.  The author does a splendid job presenting a balanced and I think realistic portrayal of Danish Vikings.The characterizations in this novel are as good as the storyline is engrossing.  Highly recommended.  RJB.