Forged by Iron

Olaf's Saga, Book 1

By: Eric Schumacher

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

From the bestselling author of Hakon's Saga comes the first in a series of stories about Olaf Tryggvason, one of the most legendary kings of the Viking Age.

Norway, AD 958. The Northern realm is once again at war. The exiled sons of Erik Bloodaxe have returned with the help of the Danes and have slain King Hakon. They now come for Hakon's heir, Jarl Trygvi.

Trygvi's wife, Astrid, and young son, Olaf, flee their home with the aid of their household warriors. Pursued by the Bloodaxe brood, the family escapes east, through the dark, forested land of the Swedes and across the treacherous East Sea. But the gods are fickle and the group is torn apart, leaving them to fend for themselves in Forged by Iron, a must-listen for all who enjoy action-packed historical fiction.

©2020 Eric Schumacher (P)2023 Tantor

Fantastic Storytelling

When I came across this series I was in a bit of a book slump. As someone who mixes it up with both reading and listening to books, certain narrators are selling points for me. Gildart Jackson is a personal favorite so this selection was an easy choice for me in a genre I gravitate to often.
Little did I imagine I’d be up until late into the wee hours listening. Eric Schumacher is a gifted storyteller and Forged By Iron is an impressive start to this series.

Note: baffled by a couple not so positive reviews, but to each their own.

Very well done.

Fast-paced with lots of action. I had trouble putting it down. It was a great listen. I'm looking forward to The next installment.

Great Story

This book is filled with adventure. I The rollercoaster of events kept my interest and can’t wait to see what happens next

Emotionally Invested, Can't wait for the next Book

Aside from two plotholes, the story is everything you would want in a Viking Saga. All be it, not for the faint of heart. It deals with VERY mature themes but that also grounds it in reality. Even I, a Stoic Marine Vet reached a point I was on the brink of tears. EXCELLENT Narrator, reminds me of an old Lighthouse Watchman.

great!

great story indeed..Although this story is told through the eyes of Olafs charge,it's still really good. Narrator is really good also.