In a time of violence and struggle, Svain is a privileged son of a Viking
raider. After being placed in charge of an Irish slave of his own to
command and control, he must now prove himself worthy to join the men of
his village in raiding the "weaklings" of the west. However, after tragedy
strikes, Svain finds himself hiding in the forest, orphaned and
outcast.Craving vengeance and refusing to surrender, Svain must now
discover for himself what it means to truly be a man among his people and
to live with honor before his gods. Will he embrace the cold violence
promoted by his culture, or will he learn to value those around him, both
weak and strong? The Song of Svain is the first installment of this
timeless saga in which young Svain will rise from favored son to realize
the horrors of slavery and the value of loyalty. Will he find the strength
within, or will he fall victim to his own hatred and desire for
revenge?
Only the gods can tell...
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Raised the son of a US Navy officer, JD has lived in five countries and is fascinated by foreign cultures and languages. A speaker of three languages, he is presently based in Minnesota where he is a freelance writer for travel websites and teaches English online to foreign students. The Song of Svain is his first work of fiction.
Scandinavian Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Hjemkomst Center - Moorhead, MN