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    The Whale Road
    Audiobook (abridged)6 hours

    The Whale Road

    Written by Robert Low

    Narrated by David Rintoul

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    The first in a brand new series charting the adventures of the Oathsworn, a band of Vikings on the chase for the secret hoard of Attila the Hun.

    Life is savage aboard a Viking raider. When young Orm Rurikson is plucked from the snows of Norway to join his estranged father on the Fjord Elk, he becomes an unlikely member of a notorious crew. They are the Oathsworn – so named after the spoken bond that ties them in brotherhood – and they ply a casual trade on the ocean wave, selling their swords to the highest bidder.

    But times are changing. Loyalty to the old Norse Gods is fading, and the followers of the mysterious 'White Christ' are gaining power across Europe. Hired as relic-hunters by the merchant rulers of a bustling city, the Oathsworn are sent in search of a legendary sword of untold value to the new religion. With only a young girl as guide, their quest will lead them onto the deep and treacherous waters of the 'whale road', toward the cursed treasure of Attila the Hun. And to a challenge that will test the very bond that holds them together.

    A significant new voice in historical fiction, Robert Low has created a startlingly modern tale in the style of the great Viking sagas. A heady mix of powerful suspense, blockbuster battles and religious intrigue, THE WHALE ROAD is a must for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Tim Severin. It heralds a major new series sure to hook old and new readers alike.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 17, 2007
    ISBN9780007267767
    Author

    Robert Low

    Robert Low is a writer and journalist who covered the wars in Vietnam, Sarajevo, Romania and Kosovo. To satisfy his craving for action, having moved to an area rich in Viking tradition, he took up re-enactment, joining The Vikings. He now spends summers fighting furiously in helmet and mail in shieldwalls all over Britain and winters training hard. He lives in Scotland with his wife.

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    • 3/5
      What attracted me to reading this series was the author is a journalist, is passionate about the time period, and the best part? He's a an active Viking reenactor. So we've got someone who can write and knows their history well. But just as one can be a journalist and be a terrific writer, it does not necessarily mean they can write fiction. Low is not one of those people, but this is not to say his story is without problems. The story meanders at times with no point, the character development isn't there, and the plot seems thin on the ground. BUT, it's intriguing. I love the historical aspect that is being presented, and there is a lot of promise to the series. So it's not great, but it's good and will keep you entertained.
    • 3/5
      What attracted me to reading this series was the author is a journalist, is passionate about the time period, and the best part? He's a an active Viking reenactor. So we've got someone who can write and knows their history well. But just as one can be a journalist and be a terrific writer, it does not necessarily mean they can write fiction. Low is not one of those people, but this is not to say his story is without problems. The story meanders at times with no point, the character development isn't there, and the plot seems thin on the ground. BUT, it's intriguing. I love the historical aspect that is being presented, and there is a lot of promise to the series. So it's not great, but it's good and will keep you entertained.
    • 2/5
      A cliché collection.A touch of otherwordliness makes it rather laughable than exciting, and it's clearly not thought over very well by the author.At least it's written by someone who knows a thing or two about war and fighting.
    • 4/5
      Historical novel with a touch of fantasy set in the time of the Vikings. Robert Low has created an adventure story for the modern reader which has the mythic and lyrical tone of the old Nordic sagas. Bloody battles, a quest for a fabulous treasure, curses, ghosts, and a boy on the threshold of manhood thrown into the world of the warriors and coming to terms with his past.
    • 2/5
      Teenager Orm reluctantly joins the Oathsworn, a Viking band, and goes off in search of the mythical treasure hoard of Attila the Hun. Plenty of violence (those war axes pack a punch, I'll tell you) and wench-tupping, balanced by a soupcon of introspection on Orm's part.