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Winter's Fire

(The Rise of Sigurd 2): An atmospheric and adrenalin-fuelled Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian

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Winter's Fire

By: Giles Kristian
Narrated by: Philip Stevens
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A thrilling and breathtaking Viking saga of betrayal, bloodshed and brotherhood from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lancelot, Giles Kristian. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Games of Thrones.

"Nobody writes this type of swaggering historical fiction better than Kristian" -- THE TIMES
"A belter of a novel...perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike, from Cornwell to Abercrombie" -- BEN KANE
"Combines gritty, brutal history with the lyrical essence of men as war...written with a panache that made the pages fly by. More!" -- ANTHONY RICHES
"I love a good Viking romp and these are really good!" -- ***** Reader review
"Giles Kristian certainly knows how to spin a yarn." -- ***** Reader review

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A VOW OF VENGEANCE MUST BE KEPT...

Norway AD 785. Sigurd Haraldarson has proved himself a great warrior . . . and a dangerous enemy.

And yet the oath-breaker King Gorm, who betrayed Sigurd's father, still lives.

The sacred vow to avenge his family burns in Sigurd's veins, but he must be patient and bide his time as he knows that he and his band of warriors are not yet strong enough to confront the treacherous king. They need silver; they need more fighters to rally to the young Viking's banner; they need to win fame upon the battlefield.

And so the fellowship venture to Sweden, to fight as mercenaries. And it is there - in the face of betrayal and bloodshed, on a journey that will take him all too close to the halls of Valhalla - that Sigurd's destiny will be forged...

The Vikings return in this thrilling, thunderous sequel to Giles Kristian's bestselling God of Vengeance. Sigurd's adventures continue in Wing's of the Storm.

Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval War & Military Revenge Warrior Royalty Norse Destiny War

Critic reviews

Storm-blown, salt-flecked and gore-spattered, Winter’s Fire is a belter of a novel. It’s just what I have come to expect from the master storyteller, Giles Kristian, whose books throw the reader headlong into the Viking age . . . this is a stirring tale of comradeship, bloodshed and treachery. It’s perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike, from Cornwell to Abercrombie. (BEN KANE)
Wild as the waves, savage as a wolf pack in full flight, this is Viking writing at its best. bloody and savage and glorious, this tale of courage and cunning, of vengeance and of lives touched by the Gods is all we could possibly ask for from a historical novel: perfect. (MANDA SCOTT)
Nobody writes this type of swaggering historical fiction better than Kristian. Big swords, bigger beards and lots of action, all delivered with real panache and poetry. (ANTONIA SENIOR)
There are authors whose work I take the time to savour. Ben Kane for gritty, brutal history. Christian Cameron for the lyrical essence of men at war. Joe Abercrombie for grim, scarred characters with no choice except to fight and die. Giles Kristian’s Winter's Fire combined all three, but blended with a panache that made the pages fly by in a single sitting. More! (ANTHONY RICHES)
Simply stunning.
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Once again Odin blessed Sigurd Haraldson and his band of miscreants take up their oars in a stirring Viking saga. Great characters, immaculate research and wonderful writing. Can’t wait for the 3rd instalment.

Great 2nd instalment

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if you like viking stories this Is a very enjoyable series.
Nice narration and characterisation.
not as exciting as the first book but still a very enjoyable story and listen.

a great series

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Loved every moment. Stunning telling of how the vikings lived and died. Great retelling of how the battles were fought. Really great story and it was like you were in the battles yourself. Excellent.

Vikings.

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I have now listen to 5 of these books and have not fail to impress.

Just brilliant.

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Not as gripping as book 1 but finally the story started to be a little more representative with the Freya warriors now included. A tiny amount. Unfortunately, that meant the shieldmaiden from the previous book was barely mentioned, except to have sex. And the one other woman given any real discussion is made out to be an insanely jealous and unhinged bully. The author is, sadly, one of those men who really has no understanding of women and writes for a male audience. As if women don't exist other than as background characters to the lives of men. The roles seemingly confined to hags or beautiful young women to salivate over and shag.
The story was much weaker in this book, but that is often the case for middle books in a series. Barely any mention of their quest (to avenge Sigurd's family's deaths).
I will progress to the next book but only because of the quality of the first book. Had I started with this one I'd probably be less inclined to continue.

A middle book...

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