Loki’s Deceit
- Author Donovan Cook, Donovan Donovan Cook
- Narrator Sean Barrett
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 22 September 2023
- Run Time 9 hours and 28 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Adventure fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, War, combat and military adventure fiction.
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What to expect
The continuation of Donovan Cooks historical epic, Charlemagne's Cross Series
A king, old and frail.
A challenger filled with vengeance.
A kingdom's fate at stake.
Summer AD854
Sven the Boar is Jarl of Ribe once more. He and Charles try to settle into their new lives, but trouble and treachery are never too far away.
Tormented by recent events, Charles struggles to adapt to life amongst the heathens that mock his Christian God and the arrival of a priest from the south only makes things worse.
Meanwhile, Sven is burdened with the responsibilities of being Jarl again and protecting his grandson from those hunting him.
When forced into an alliance with King Horik’s nephew who is raising an army to challenge his uncle for the throne of Denmark, Sven makes an important decision.
As the threat of war becomes real, Sven rides to fight a battle that will change the destiny of Denmark.
But whilst he fights, will Charles remain safe or are other games in play that threaten him?
Praise for The Charlemagne's Cross Series:
'The book is paced very well, plot is just gobsmackingly good plus detail and development added with precision to give you a captivating story. I’m very much glad I found this author and their work and can’t fault it. 5' - *Reader Review
'Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!' - Matthew Harffy
'5.0 out of 5 stars. This author knows how to draw you into his books. Highly recommend.' - Reader Review
'An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you'll swiftly loathe or admire - you'll think you're in the shield wall' - Ross Greenwood
'Read the first book. Loved it. This one is even better. The fight for the Danish throne is slung in as an aside. What a read. Cannot wait to start the next.' - Reader Review
'A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page' - MJ Porter
'For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit' =⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I’m so tired now, I couldn’t put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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