From best-selling historical fiction novelist, Eric Schumacher, comes the second volume in Olaf's Saga: the adrenaline-charged story of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the kingdom of the Rus.
AD 968. It has been ten summers since the noble sons of the North, Olaf and Torgil, were driven from their homeland by the treachery of the Norse king, Harald Eriksson. Having then escaped the horrors of slavery in Estland, they now fight among the Rus in the company of Olaf's uncle, Sigurd. It will be some of the bloodiest years in Rus history. The Grand Prince, Sviatoslav, is hungry for land, riches, and power, but his unending campaigns to expand his kingdom are leaving the corpses of thousands in their wake. From the siege of Konugard to the battlefields of ancient Bulgaria, Olaf and Torgil struggle to stay alive in Sigurd's Swords, the riveting sequel to Forged by Iron.
Praise for Sigurd's Swords:
"With Sigurd's Swords, Schumacher demonstrates that he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best of those writing historical fiction today." - Theodore Brun, historical fiction author
"a perfect blend of thrilling action and masterful story-telling. An absolute recommend!!" - Stacie Tyson, book blogger "Let me introduce you to Historical Fiction author, Eric Schumacher (the next Bernard Cornwell). His Viking novel Sigurd's Swords (Olaf's Saga, Book 2) is a 5-star read." - The Shield Maiden Blog "Eric has crafted a remarkable novel that was impossible to put down!" - Myth, Legend & Lore Podcast "Sigurd's Swords is a definite page-turner...one where the last page is just the beginning of the next chapter in Olaf's Saga. 5 stars!" - Hoover Book Review "fabulous from start to finish" - A Thousand Suns blog "Be warned, once started there is no way on Earth that you are going to be able to put this book down. This book is a keeper, and a highly entertaining one at that." - Oh Look! Another Book "Vivid and enthralling, Sigurd's Sword masterfully brings to life a period shrouded in the mists of time." - Anna Belfrage, historical fiction and time travel author "I look forward to reading the third book and highly recommend the series for readers who enjoy multi-layered Norse adventure and action epics." - Linnea Tanner, historical fiction author "If you love historical fiction, especially when it is set in the world of the Vikings, then I think you will really enjoy this novel." - Zoe's Arts and Crafts Blog "I recommend anyone who enjoys adventures of Dark Age warriors and the Viking sagas read this." - Paula Lofting, historical fiction author