Gods Hammer, Eric Schumacher
Gods Hammer, Eric Schumacher
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God's Hammer

Author: Eric Schumacher

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 12 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/01/2018

Synopsis

History and legend combine in the gripping tale of Hakon Haraldsson, a Christian boy who once fought for the High Seat of a Viking realm.

It is 935 A.D., and the North is in turmoil. King Harald Fairhair has died, leaving the High Seat of the realm to his murderous son, Erik Bloodaxe. To solidify his claim, Erik ruthlessly disposes of all claimants to his throne, save one: his youngest brother Hakon.

Erik's surviving enemies send a ship to Wessex, where the Christian King Athelstan is raising Hakon. Unable to avoid his fate, he returns to the Viking North to face his brother and claim his birthright, only to discover that victory will demand sacrifices beyond his wildest nightmares.

About Eric Schumacher

Eric Schumacher was born in Los Angeles in 1968. He is the author of three historical fiction novels, God's Hammer and its sequels, Raven's Feast and War King.

Eric's fascination with Vikings and medieval history began at a young age, though exactly why is not clear. While Los Angeles has its own unique history, there are no destroyed monasteries or Viking burial sites or hidden hoards buried in fields. Still, from the earliest age, he was drawn to books about Viking kings and warlords and was fascinated by their stories and the turbulent times in which they lived. He began writing as a child, though never considered it as a career until he was in his second year of international business school and living in Germany. Poor timing to be sure, but better late than never. It was there that Eric began researching and writing God's Hammer, his first novel. Eric now resides in Santa Barbara with his wife, his two children, and his dog.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebecca on March 18, 2018

In my historical readings of Vikings I had read albeit briefly about Hakon the Good but only in relation to Erik Bloodaxe coming to Northumbria and taking York. Reading about Hakon gives this period a whole new angle. Not as much from the Saxons but from the impact Erik made to the feudal scandinavia......more

Goodreads review by Barefoot Gypsy on July 29, 2023

Nice work!! This was recommended by a author I have read an enjoyed all his books,Chris Thorndycroft. This story is fast pace with a lot of fighting in great detail. Its a story of a young name from the North an is the youngest son of Harald Fairhair. His older brother Erik Bloodyaxe is king after his......more

Goodreads review by Darek on August 13, 2023

4.25 stars......more

Goodreads review by Laurel on January 03, 2018

God’s Hammer imagines the life and ascension of Håkon Haraldsson, the youngest son of Harald the fairhaired, the first king of Norway. It is historical fiction, with an emphasis on FICTION, as little is known about this particular King Håkon except the facts stated: he was born to Thora Mosterstang......more

Goodreads review by Mercedes on August 14, 2016

God’s Hammer is a story about Hakon Haraldsson (later known as Hakon the Good), youngest and illegitimate son of Harold Fairhair, 10th century King of Norway. While still a boy, Hakon was sent to England for safekeeping and was fostered by King Athelstan, who took the trouble to raise him as a Chris......more

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