Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon

The Road to Valhalla, Book 1

By: Melanie Karsak

Narrated by: Lesley Parkin

Chosen by Odin. Destined for Valhalla.

In my dreams, Odin whispers to me.
He tells me I'm destined to wield a legendary sword.
He tells me my road will bring me to Valhalla.

But when I wake, I'm only Hervor. Fatherless. Unloved. Unwanted. Jarl Bjartmar, my grandfather, calls me cursed. My mother, her memories stolen by the gods, has forgotten me. Everyone tells me I should have been left to the wolves, but no one will tell me why.

None but Eydis, a thrall with völva magic, believes I'm meant for a greater destiny. Yet who can believe a devotee of Loki?

When the king and his son arrive for the holy blót, the runes begin to fall in my favor. A way forward may lie in the handsome Viking set on winning my heart, but only if I unravel the mystery hanging over me first.

Fans of Vikings, The Last Kingdom, and The Mists of Avalon will relish Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon. This sweeping Viking Historical Fantasy retells the Norse Hervarar Saga, depicting the life of the shieldmaiden Hervor, the inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien's Éowyn.

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Intriguing tale!

This isn’t my usual story type of choice but it drew me in instantly! I love all the description and characters, and the story line is amazing! Highly recommend!

Amazing

Loved the book and the performance. Loved every second of the book can’t wait to continue the story

Great start to series

This book slowly builds the anticipation for the next in the series. This may be hard for those who hate slow starts but I promise it is well worth it! Wonderfully crafted world and excellent character descriptions!

IM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!

The story is dark, compelling and the characters are fantastic! So much depth and development even in the first book! I’m so excited to continue with the series 😍 I loved the narrator’s voice and the way she portrayed each character.

Epic Tale!!

Sheild-Maiden by Melanie Karsak is the first in the series! I loved this story and was hooked till the end. Very well written with great detail and emotion. The characters were very likable and relatable. Cannot wait to continue this adventure in the next story!!!