Viking Dawn (Masters of chaos Book 1)
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A fallen name. A captured sister. A warrior’s oath.
A realistic Viking historical fiction novel set in 9th-century Ireland.
In the shadow of the Norse invasions, the coasts of Ireland burn. Villages fall beneath the axes of the sea-kings, and honour is measured by how long a man can stand before he bleeds.
Finn, a young Hibernian warrior, carries a name stained by his father’s disappearance years before—a man branded a coward and lost in battle. When deceit draws Finn into a reckless clash with Norse raiders, his world shatters. Beaten, left for dead, and haunted by failure, he learns that his sister has been taken to the Viking colony by the very enemies he tried to fight.
To rescue her, Finn must cross into the brutal world of the Viking age—where strength and loyalty are tested by the blade, and survival demands more than courage. As he faces warlords, oath-breakers, and the gods themselves, he discovers that redemption can be earned only through pain, and that even in defeat, the embers of honour can still burn bright.
From storm-lashed Irish shores to the longships of the Norse, Viking Dawn immerses readers in a raw, authentic tale of vengeance, family, and faith.
If you enjoy the historical realism of Giles Kristian, the fierce battles of Peter Gibbons, or the brotherhood and courage found in Griff Hosker, this saga belongs on your shelf.
Praise for this book
Mr. Dempsey. I just finished your latest book. Riveting, as always. But there's no sequel ready for me! How disappointing! I really enjoyed Finns mother. Her cursing sequence early in the book was magnificent!! And the father's situation is bizarre, at best. Your usual research shows. It's a pleasure to read your works. Thank you