Wolfsangel by M.D. Lachlan
… The strength of Wolfsangel lies in Lachlan’s superlative storytelling skill. He evokes the frozen wastes of the Viking kings. We feel the biting cold, see the bleak wilderness, hear the myths of the Gods. From the very first the characters are larger than life, yet still believable and easy to sympathise with… What really struck me as I read this novel, in fact, was the remarkable similarity in tone to David Gemmell’s work — and THAT is a compliment as far as I’m concerned. The historical leanings of the book coupled with some fine martial descriptions and a sprinkle of mysticism had me cheering at the idea that finally someone has taken up the mantle of our finest heroic fantasy writer!… Read the rest.
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Simply giving a comparsion to David Gemmell ensures I will be getting this book. Of course it also help that it sounds like a good read.
Thanks.
Wow. This sounds like an outstandingly pleasing read. Sounds very highly recommended. I am impressed. Thank you!
I hope it becomes available in the US soon, preferably for Kindle. Hard to go wrong with Vikings and Werewolves. :thumb:
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