Woden’s Vengeance
The First Kingdom (Book 3)
- Author Donovan Cook
- Narrator Sean Barrett
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 28 April 2026
- Run Time 10 hours and 42 minutes
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- Genre Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: narrative themes, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller / suspense fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction.
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What to expect
💥The continuation of Donovan Cook’s thrilling Dark Age series.🛡️ A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy⚔️
450AD Britainnia
The war has begun - a war feared by both men and gods.
But will the old give way to the new?
Prince Vortimer has imprisoned his father, King Vortigern – The High King of Britain. With Woden's spear, Vortimer believes God has chosen him to lead an army south to banish the Jutes once and for all from Britain's shores. Triumphant after the first battle, Prince Vortimer lays siege to the Jutes, but the war is far from over.
In a desperate fight for survival, Octa and the Jutish warlords, Hengist and Horsa, are trapped on Thanet, their island home, as Prince Vortimer’s army surrounds them. With dwindling numbers, their only hope is to send for reinforcements, but winter is upon them, and the journey will be perilous.
In a race against time and his own wishes, Octa leads the expedition to recruit Saxon and Jutish warriors. But will they follow young Octa the Coward? To prove himself, Octa must confront his past and seek vengeance on those who wronged his family, all while being mindful of Woden's wrath.
Can Octa stand strong as the fires of war rage around him?
And will warriors pledge their allegiance to a man known as Octa the Coward?
Praise for Donovan Cook:
'Woden’s Spear is yet another shield crunching epic from Donovan Cook. Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won’t be disappointed! A spell binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained.' - Peter Gibbons
'Cook gives you thunderous action in a tightly woven plot. An epic adventure from a crumbling empire to a mysterious mist strewn land. Not one to be missed for fans of Cornwell and Kristian.' - Adam Lofthouse
'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
'A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'- MJ Porter
'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
| Author | Donovan Cook |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sean Barrett |
| Series | The First Kingdom |
| Duration | 10 hours and 42 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781836563433 |
| Format | x-book® |
| Publisher | Boldwood Books |
| Genre | Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: narrative themes, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Thriller / suspense fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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