El joven Orm Ruriksson es arrancado de su Noruega natal y embarcado en el "Alce de los Fiordos" junto a su padre convirtiéndose en miembro de una de las tripulaciones más temidas y más cohesionadas de su tiempo. Pronto se pondrá a la altura de sus nuevos compañeros a la hora de luchar, beber sin mesura y defenderse los unos a los otros como una auténtica hermandad.
La búsqueda de una enigmática reliquia llevará a la tripulación hasta el pueblo de los jázaros y a navegar en las profundas y traicioneras aguas que recorren las ballenas, unos mares endemoniados. El autor consigue transmitirnos una emocionante visión de la dura vida de estos hombres dentro y fuera de la embarcación vikinga.

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A good viking historical romp. Compares favorably with contemporary viking novels such as those of Giles Kristian. I made a list of my favorite Viking books - add yours!

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A good viking historical romp. Compares favorably with contemporary viking novels such as those of Giles Kristian. I made a list of my favorite Viking books - add yours!

http://www.thehawaiiproject.com/list/Viking-Books--SLmG4mMqgm ( )

What attracted me to reading this series was the author is a journalist, is passionate about the time period, and the best part? He's a an active Viking reenactor. So we've got someone who can write and knows their history well.

But just as one can be a journalist and be a terrific writer, it does not necessarily mean they can write fiction. Low is not one of those people, but this is not to say his story is without problems. The story meanders at times with no point, the character development isn't there, and the plot seems thin on the ground. BUT, it's intriguing. I love the historical aspect that is being presented, and there is a lot of promise to the series. So it's not great, but it's good and will keep you entertained. ( )