Loki's Deceit

<h2>The continuation of Donovan Cooks historical epic Charlemagne's Cross Series</h2> <p><strong>A king old and frail. <br> A challenger filled with vengeance.<br> A kingdom's fate at stake.</strong></p> <p><strong>Summer AD854</strong></p> <p>Sven the Boar is Jarl of Ribe once more. He and Charles try to settle into their new lives but trouble and treachery are never too far away.</p> <p>Tormented by recent events Charles struggles to adapt to life amongst the heathens that mock his Christian God and the arrival of a priest from the south only makes things worse.</p> <p>Meanwhile Sven is burdened with the responsibilities of being Jarl again and protecting his grandson from those hunting him.</p> <p>When forced into an alliance with King Horik's nephew who is raising an army to challenge his uncle for the throne of Denmark Sven makes an important decision.</p> <p>As the threat of war becomes real Sven rides to fight a battle that will change the destiny of Denmark.</p> <p>But whilst he fights will Charles remain safe or are other games in play that threaten him?</p> <p><strong>Praise for <em>The Charlemagne's Cross</em> Series:</strong></p> <p>The book is paced very well plot is just gobsmackingly good plus detail and development added with precision to give you a captivating story. I'm very much glad I found this author and their work and can't fault it. 5<em> - *Reader Review</em></p> <p>Donovan Cook's Charlemagne's Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!' - <em>Matthew Harffy</em></p> <p>5.0 out of 5 stars. This author knows how to draw you into his books. Highly recommend. - <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy raw violent fayre with a cast of characters you'll swiftly loathe or admire - you'll think you're in the shield wall' - <em>Ross Greenwood</em></p> <p>Read the first book. Loved it. This one is even better. The fight for the Danish throne is slung in as an aside. What a read. Cannot wait to start the next. - <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page' - <em>MJ Porter</em></p> <p>For fans of historic fiction you'll love this action packed with perfect mix of development to suit' = <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>I really can't wait for the next book in the series I thought it a riveting read. I'm so tired now I couldn't put it down until about 4am. Read it you won't be disappointed. <em>Reader Review</em></p> <p>Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line' <em> Reader Review</em></p>