Reader Reviews for The Strongbow Saga, Book Two: Dragons from the Sea:
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Summary: Great Storytelling!
Comment: The story and journey of Halfdan, a young Viking thrall whose life greatly changes with the death of his father, a famous Viking chieftan. If I thought the first book was great, " Viking Warrior", the second book "Dragons from the Sea" was even better, and the third book "The Road to Vengeance" even better than the second!
Wonderful descriptive writing, interesting characters, and an imaginative and engrossing plot. If you like Vikings you don't know what you're missing! I would give all three books 10 stars and wish writers could write as fast as I can read.
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Summary: From J. Kaye's Book Blog
Comment: DRAGONS FROM THE SEA is the second book in the stronghold saga. This book, along with the last one, are awesome books that kept me up all night reading them.
After escaping from Tore and his crew in the last book, Halfdan makes a vow to kill Tore and everyone else that attacked his village and killed his brother. Halfdan starts on his journey to find a crew of men to sail with. He soon meets Jarl Hastein, who after seeing Halfdan's skill with his bow, agrees to take Halfdan as part of his crew.
The other members of the crew aren't happy about a beardless boy joining the crew. Then Halfdan learns that they were going in war with the Franks. Halfdan must watch his back because Tore still wants him dead, because he is the only witness to the slaughter that happened at his home village.
If you haven't read VIKING WARRIOR, start there first. This saga is packed with action. And the ending will make you scream for the next one.
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Summary: Very Good Sequel
Comment: Dragons from the Sea is an excellent sequel to Viking Warrior. Halfdan begins to fulfil his quest against Toke by joining the raids against the Franks. There are several new characters introduced and they are drawn very well. Halfdan really begins to develop as a character, and the book works on the historical front as well, giving us good insight into the medieval world.
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Summary: Dragons from the sea
Comment: Halfdan made a blood-oath to the god of war and revenge that he would slay all those who murdered (and or helped in the murder of) his brother, Harald, and his housecarls. But to do that he must become a viking and earn his wealth and respect and gain allies in high places if Halfdan wants to reveal Toke (the man who gave the order to kill all of the innocents) for the fraud he really is. Throughout the whole story Toke sends spies to infiltrate The Gull, the ship where Halfdan now lives. Once Halfdan proves himself to the ship's captain, Jarl Hestein Halfdan thinks he will be safe. But Halfdan soon discovers the Gull will embark on a quest to crush the Franks, their biggest opposing enemy. Will Halfdan survive the war? Or will he die in vain? Find out in the second book in the Strongbow series.
This book contains scenes of violence and gore. I recommend it to all those who enjoy a twisted plot and adventure.
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Summary: The Compulsive Reader's Reviews
Comment: The sequel to Viking Warrior, Book One in the Strongbow Saga, Dragons from the Sea pick right up from where the first book left off. Once a slave, Halfdan sets out for Frankia, seeking fortune and vengeance. His skills with the longbow ensure that he is taken on a ship, despite the crew's misgivings. He makes enemies and friends and proves once again his intelligence and skill, building up to yet another abrupt ending that will leave readers gasping in anticipation.
Living up to it's predecessor, Dragons from the Sea is lively and sharp. You'll have to pay close attention to this gripping peek at life during the Viking era. Steeped with many historical facts told in a highly entertaining way that never grows dull, Robert's latest will keep you enraptured til the very end.
The sequel, The Road to Vengeance, will be available from HarperCollins June 17, 2008, so be on the lookout! I can barely stand the wait!
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