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843 A.D. The city of Nantes Burns. When Hasting is betrayed by his allies, the Celts, he turns his wrath on the very city they swore to protect. His sack of Nantes sends shockwaves across the Norse world, earning him fame as the first Viking to conquer a fortified Frankish stronghold. Word of his audacity spreads, drawing an old rival, Thor of Dublin, who arrives with an ambitious proposal: unite the sea kings and strike at the most audacious prize of all—Paris.

The Norns make nothing easy. A secret affair will risk unraveling the alliance and bring the sea kings to the brink of civil war.

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838 A.D. Chaos reigns. King Horic lies dead, and the fragile alliances binding the Danes and Northmen in Aquitaine have shattered. Ambitious rivals circle like wolves, eager to claim Hasting's lands—and his life. When dark whispers from across the sea reopen old wounds, Hasting is thrust into a storm fiercer than any battle he's faced. Haunted by ghosts of his past, he must confront a truth far deadlier than a blade or ax.

Inspired by the legendary exploits of Hasting—the dreaded "Scourge of the Somme and Loire" and supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok—historian and author C.J. Adrien immerses readers in a breathtaking tale of courage, vengeance, and heart-wrenching sacrifice. Will Hasting conquer his demons, or will he fall prey to shadows he cannot escape? In the Shadow of the Beast continues the epic journey that fans of gripping historical adventure crave.

PRAISE FOR IN THE SHADOW OF THE BEAST:

From Reader's Favorite:
"C. J. Adrien packs another full force of realistic history and excellent knowledge into this truly engaging novel."

From the Historical Novel Society:
"The author places the reader into the thick of the tale...A must-read for those who enjoy Viking stories."

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His is the story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.

Orphaned by a blood feud and sold into slavery, Hasting never expected to find freedom—let alone love. But when a Viking warrior takes him under his wing, Hasting rises through the ranks and falls for a girl named Ása. Just as their love begins to blossom, she is stolen from him—not by enemies, but by his own people. Driven first by passion, then by vengeance, Hasting journeys to the ends of the known world in search of her, only to uncover a betrayal that will inspire his greatest deeds and forge his legend.

Based on the real-life Viking chieftain known as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, The Lords of the Wind is a gripping tale of vengeance, ambition, and survival in the Viking Age.

PRAISE FOR THE LORDS OF THE WIND:

"Told in first-person narrative, Hasting's voice is compelling as it deftly sets the story in motion. What quickly drew me in was the historical richness seeped into every page. The scope was broad as characters travel from the coast of Ireland all the way to the freezing northern fjords. Landscapes and everyday life are fleshed out vividly. Life is hard, supplies aren't easy to come by, and the people are unapologetically fierce. It's clear Adrien has a passion for this time and these peoples. The intricate details and engrossing characters propel the plot forward. If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you. Recommended." - The Historical Novel Society

"Filled to the brim with interesting and accurate details about the Viking period that are sure to have fellow history fans deeply fascinated, with an intelligent balance between historical research and the furthering of the narrative. Highly recommended." - Reader's Favorite

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“This was a man accursed: fierce, mightily cruel, and savage…” – Gesta Normannorum Ducum.

He lost his glory. He lost his son. Now, he'll risk everything to etch his name into legend. Two years after the sack of Paris in 845 A.D., Viking warlord Hasting is drowning in drink and disgrace. Ragnar’s name lives on in the Skalds’ songs—but his? Forgotten. Abandoned by his wife, robbed of his riches, and stripped of his son, Hasting is a broken man. Until a chance meeting with his old comrade, Bjorn Ironsides, ignites a reckless ambition: to outshine every Viking before him and take the greatest prize of all—Miklagard. Constantinople. The Great City of the East.

From the storm-tossed seas of the north to the shadowed halls of the Byzantine Empire, Hasting must confront brutal enemies, old ghosts, and the fatal cost of chasing immortality.

The Fell Deeds of Fate is the explosive continuation of The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, a gripping new Viking epic packed with war, betrayal, redemption—and one man's quest to become a legend.

PRAISE FOR THE FELL DEEDS OF FATE:

Kirkus Reviews: "Richly developed fictional adventures of a real Viking on an epic journey through Europe. Our verdict: Get it!"

The Book Commentary: "The Fell Deeds of Fate is richly detailed, conveying the harsh truths of Viking life and the visceral landscape of Northern Europe. From fierce ocean battles to intimate moments of domesticity, Adrien creates a world where the elements play an integral role in shaping the characters' fates, reflecting the brutal yet vibrant nature of the Viking Age. The prose is delectable, and the overall writing is cinematic."

Reader's Favorite Book Reviews: "The Fell Deeds of Fate is a masterful blend of historical fiction and mythological undertones, making it a must-read for fans of Viking tales and epic sagas. Adrien crafts a world as brutal as it is captivating...highly recommended."

Johanna Wittenberg, author of The Norsewomen series: "Fell Deeds of Fate is a thrilling action tale that leads us through the eastern Viking lands, leaving us breathless by the end."

Ian Stuart Sharpe, author of The Vikingverse: "CJ Adrien's Fell Deeds of Fate is a riveting journey through time, delivering a Viking Age saga for the ages. A masterwork filled with thrilling encounters and dramatic twists that holds you captive till the very last page."

J.M. Gillingham, author of the Ten-Tree Saga: "C.J. Adrien has laid forth another saga worthy of the heroes of old. With many narrative tie-ins and continuations from Adrien's The Saga of Hasting the Avenger trilogy, new and old fans are in for a ravens-feast of sharpened steel, shining silver, and long-hidden secrets!"