{"product_id":"the-bears-blade-9781800246447","title":"The Bear's Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREORDER TIM HODKINSON'S EXCITING NEW VIKING ADVENTURE, \u003ci\u003eTHE BLAZING SEA\u003c\/i\u003e, NOW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eViking warrior Einar must take back control of his destiny in this thrilling historical adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you defeat the undefeatable?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e935 AD, Norway. Recovering from horrendous injuries, Einar is unable to fight, meaning he cannot win back his rightful lands in Orkney from his rival Eirik. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEirik's men soon raid the Norwegian coast, led by a warrior called the Bear. Cruel and ferocious, the Bear possesses a legendary blade - one that gives him unmatched battle-skill. Such an extraordinary sword could be key to Einar's plans - but first he and his crewmates, the Wolf Coats, must contend with the Bear himself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaught between old foes and new ones, Einar must use all his wits to survive. But is a man who cannot wield a sword capable of being a true Viking warrior? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews for Tim Hodkinson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fascinating and undeniably epic tale... Highly recommended!' \u003cb\u003eTheodore Brun \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'[For] fans of Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin, and Theodore Brun' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelisende's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREAD ALL THE EXCITING VIKING ADVENTURES IN THE WHALE ROAD CHRONICLES: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eODIN'S GAME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#2 \u003ci\u003eTHE RAVEN BANNER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#3 \u003ci\u003eTHE WOLF HUNT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#4 \u003ci\u003eTHE SERPENT KING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e#5 \u003ci\u003eTHE BEAR'S BLADE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#6 \u003ci\u003eBLOOD EAGLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#7 \u003ci\u003eEYE OF THE RAVEN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#8 \u003ci\u003eTHE BLAZING SEA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Hodkinson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Northern Ireland where the rugged coast and call of the Atlantic ocean led to a lifelong fascination with Vikings and a degree in Medieval English and Old Norse Literature. Tim's more recent writing heroes include Ben Kane, Giles Kristian, Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin and Lee Child. After several years in the USA, Tim has returned to Northern Ireland, where he lives with his wife and children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Tim on @TimHodkinson www.timhodkinson.blogspot.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Hodkinson\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Northern Ireland where the rugged coast and call of the Atlantic ocean led to a lifelong fascination with Vikings and a degree in Medieval English and Old Norse Literature. Tim's more recent writing heroes include Ben Kane, Giles Kristian, Bernard Cornwell, George R.R. Martin and Lee Child. After several years in the USA, Tim has returned to Northern Ireland, where he lives with his wife and children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Tim on @TimHodkinson www.timhodkinson.blogspot.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Head of Zeus -- An Aries Book","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648819233042,"sku":"9781800246447","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f188712-4cb2-434e-a2d5-780461562848.jpg?v=1759834694","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bears-blade-9781800246447","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}