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Featuring breathtaking battles, fearsome foes, and vehement vows of vengeance, SWORD OF THE WAR GOD is an epic historical adventure adventure set amongst the blood and tumult of fifth-century Europe, where the dying Roman Empire, the mighty Huns, and heroes from Norse mythology vie for power.

'Epic, violent storytelling and…

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1 author picked Sword of the War God as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Great retelling of the ancient Volsunga Saga put into believable history--a "this is maybe how it could have happened in real life" sort of way.

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