Here's a reader review from the UK of my second historical novel, Viking Warlord: A Saga of Thorkell the Great.
‘A thoughtful blend of fact and fiction.’
David K Mullaly deliberately takes a different path with his novel to that of many contemporary authors. He seeks to write an honest, rather than ‘glorified’ account of Thorkell the Great. Right from the dedication page onwards, it is obvious that this book comes from a different perspective.
It is clear that the author’s research was meticulous, and he displays a fair-minded approach to both Anglo Saxons and Norsemen.
That said, this is a novel first and foremost, and is hugely entertaining. I read it in one sitting, and was gripped from the outset. The way the author blends known facts about the protagonist, with his informed imagining of how Thorkell’s mind might work, weaves a spell around the reader and draws them in. Rather than a just a focus on vain battleglory, the story looks at human relationships, rifts, and the legacy we leave to our children.
If you love Bernard Cornwell, you will like this deeper study of a Norseman.
If you're interested, it's $11.99 for a paperback and $2.99 for an ebook on Amazon.
‘A thoughtful blend of fact and fiction.’
David K Mullaly deliberately takes a different path with his novel to that of many contemporary authors. He seeks to write an honest, rather than ‘glorified’ account of Thorkell the Great. Right from the dedication page onwards, it is obvious that this book comes from a different perspective.
It is clear that the author’s research was meticulous, and he displays a fair-minded approach to both Anglo Saxons and Norsemen.
That said, this is a novel first and foremost, and is hugely entertaining. I read it in one sitting, and was gripped from the outset. The way the author blends known facts about the protagonist, with his informed imagining of how Thorkell’s mind might work, weaves a spell around the reader and draws them in. Rather than a just a focus on vain battleglory, the story looks at human relationships, rifts, and the legacy we leave to our children.
If you love Bernard Cornwell, you will like this deeper study of a Norseman.
If you're interested, it's $11.99 for a paperback and $2.99 for an ebook on Amazon.
