Skald
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
236 pages
978-1-0367-1176-4 (ISBN)
Description
A simple message. A chaotic journey. A harrowing battle.
When a messenger arrives at Ulv's farm with King Halvdan the Black's demand for debts, Ulv expects a minor inconvenience. But as he grapples with the king's ultimatum, Ulv's talents as both storyteller and warrior are tested like never before. Fate draws him into the midst of an old feud, and soon he faces a battle that threatens not only his life but his very soul.
Meanwhile, Julia confronts her own trials when an old enemy resurfaces, endangering her life and those she loves. Can she find a way to save them all while grappling with choices that could reshape their shared destiny?
As enemies close in from all sides, Ulv and Julia must prevail against overwhelming odds or risk losing everything they hold dear. Dive into "Skald," the latest gripping installment of the bestselling Viking Ventures series. Experience a saga of bravery, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of the Viking age.
Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure through Viking lore and intense action!
When a messenger arrives at Ulv's farm with King Halvdan the Black's demand for debts, Ulv expects a minor inconvenience. But as he grapples with the king's ultimatum, Ulv's talents as both storyteller and warrior are tested like never before. Fate draws him into the midst of an old feud, and soon he faces a battle that threatens not only his life but his very soul.
Meanwhile, Julia confronts her own trials when an old enemy resurfaces, endangering her life and those she loves. Can she find a way to save them all while grappling with choices that could reshape their shared destiny?
As enemies close in from all sides, Ulv and Julia must prevail against overwhelming odds or risk losing everything they hold dear. Dive into "Skald," the latest gripping installment of the bestselling Viking Ventures series. Experience a saga of bravery, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of the Viking age.
Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure through Viking lore and intense action!
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Sixth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0367-1176-4 (9781036711764)
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Schweitzer Classification
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.