In the year 1001, King Olaf Trygvesson is dead, but his sister’s husband, Erling Skjalgsson, carries on his dream of a Christian Norway that preserves its traditional freedoms. Rather than do a dishonorable deed, Erling relinquishes his power and lands. He and his household board ships and sail west to find a new life with Leif Eriksson in Greenland. This voyage, though, will be longer and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It will take them to an unexplored country few Europeans had seen. Demonic forces will pursue them, but the greatest danger of all may be in a dark secret carried by Father Aillil, Erling’s Irish priest.
“Lars Walker’s books are delightful adventures with an undercurrent of commentary on contemporary culture.” — Rev. Paul T. McCain, Concordia Publishing House
“Lars Walker understands the unique Norse mindset at the time of the Vikings’ conversion to Christianity… a saga that will keep you on the edge of your chair — and make you think.” — John A. Eidsmoe, author of Christianity and the Constitution
