Haakon the Good
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
396 pages
978-1-0367-1170-2 (ISBN)
Description
A Viking historical adventure of faith, power, and a king torn between two worlds.
A prince raised in peace. A kingdom forged in war.
Haakon, the youngest son of King Harald Fairhair, is sent to the court of King Aethelstan-far from Norway, far from the life he was born into. In a foreign land, he grows into a skilled warrior, a sharp diplomat, and something rare among Viking kings.
A Christian.
But when news reaches him of his father's death, Haakon is forced to return home-and face the brother who now rules in blood.
Norway is no longer a place for mercy.
To claim the throne, Haakon must win over chieftains who distrust him, stand against invading forces, and survive a land where his faith is seen as weakness.
To rule, he must choose who he truly is.
A king of peace. Or a king of war.
Haakon the Good is a fast-paced Viking adventure filled with brutal battles, political intrigue, and a powerful clash of faith and tradition-perfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell, Peter Gibbons, and Tim Hodkinson.
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Praise for the Vikings Of Norway Series:
? ? ? ? ? A great book and series... if you are interested in the Viking and Saxon cultures.
? ? ? ? ? It is a must read, if you want to learn more about the Viking history.
? ? ? ? ? Great authors tell great stories and page turning books!
? ? ? ? ? You feel the clash and clang of sword against shield.
? ? ? ? ? I enjoyed reading this trip back in time to Viking era.
A prince raised in peace. A kingdom forged in war.
Haakon, the youngest son of King Harald Fairhair, is sent to the court of King Aethelstan-far from Norway, far from the life he was born into. In a foreign land, he grows into a skilled warrior, a sharp diplomat, and something rare among Viking kings.
A Christian.
But when news reaches him of his father's death, Haakon is forced to return home-and face the brother who now rules in blood.
Norway is no longer a place for mercy.
To claim the throne, Haakon must win over chieftains who distrust him, stand against invading forces, and survive a land where his faith is seen as weakness.
To rule, he must choose who he truly is.
A king of peace. Or a king of war.
Haakon the Good is a fast-paced Viking adventure filled with brutal battles, political intrigue, and a powerful clash of faith and tradition-perfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell, Peter Gibbons, and Tim Hodkinson.
___________________________________________________________________
Praise for the Vikings Of Norway Series:
? ? ? ? ? A great book and series... if you are interested in the Viking and Saxon cultures.
? ? ? ? ? It is a must read, if you want to learn more about the Viking history.
? ? ? ? ? Great authors tell great stories and page turning books!
? ? ? ? ? You feel the clash and clang of sword against shield.
? ? ? ? ? I enjoyed reading this trip back in time to Viking era.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0367-1170-2 (9781036711702)
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Persons
Since 2016, the "Viking authors", Ole Asli and Tony Bakkejord, have been writing historical fiction together.
Ole Asli
Ole has a PhD in psychology and a love for a good story.
He lives with his family in Tromso, in the far north of Norway, where he is a researcher and a lecturer at the Arctic University of Norway.
In his spare time, he reads and writes stories.
Tony Bakkejord
Tony is a Norwegian psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist. He has a university degree in history, and his favourite subjects are the Roman Empire, the Viking Age and the Second World War.
Tony lives with his wife and three kids in the Bodo, a town just above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. He spends as much time as possible at his cabin, where he does most of his writing.
Ole Asli
Ole has a PhD in psychology and a love for a good story.
He lives with his family in Tromso, in the far north of Norway, where he is a researcher and a lecturer at the Arctic University of Norway.
In his spare time, he reads and writes stories.
Tony Bakkejord
Tony is a Norwegian psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist. He has a university degree in history, and his favourite subjects are the Roman Empire, the Viking Age and the Second World War.
Tony lives with his wife and three kids in the Bodo, a town just above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. He spends as much time as possible at his cabin, where he does most of his writing.