Hakon Haraldsson took their father’s throne. Now the sons of Erik Bloodaxe have come to get it back. It is 954 A.D. and a tempest is brewing in the North. Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway’s throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik’s family. Now the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik’s realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin. They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King, Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik’s brood. Like storm-driven waves, the opposing forces collide in War King , the action-packed sequel to God’s Hammer and Raven’s Feast. Praise: ...a masterpiece of well-executed historical fiction. -Mary Anne Yarde, bestselling author, The Du Lac Chronicles- Highly recommended for those seeking Viking adventure. -Historical Novel Society- This is a tale full of irony, as well as the full force of life in a brutal, and oft confusing time. -Historical Fiction Reviews- "Eric Schumacher has claimed his place alongside Cornwell, Iggulden, O'Brian, Forester and Scarrow." - Amazon reader "War King -- Hakon's Saga Book 3 is a masterpiece of well-executed historical fiction." - Mary Anne Yarde, author of the bestselling The Du Lac Chronicles "Highly recommended for those seeking Viking adventure."- Historical Novel Society "I found myself holding my breath as happenings thickened or twisted, slowed down or took me by surprise." - Book blogger Stacie Campbell "War King is a marvelous continuation of the series and a must-read for those who have followed Mr. Schumacher's work." - C.J. Adrien, author of the Kindred of the Sea series "5 stars" - - Paul Bennett, author, Clash of Empires "War King immediately draws and keeps readers immersed in the legendary tale of King Hakon through rich details of the Viking culture, landscape, and clashes." -Linnea Tanner, author of Curse of Clansmen and Kings series Eric was born in Los Angeles in 1968. He is the author of three historical fiction novels, GOD'S HAMMER and its sequels, RAVEN'S FEAST and WAR KING. All tell the story of the first Christian king of Viking Age Norway, Hakon Haraldsson, and his struggles to gain and hold the High Seat of his realm. Eric's fascination with Vikings and medieval history began at a young age, though exactly why is not clear. While Los Angeles has its own unique history, there are no ancient monasteries or Viking burial sites or hidden hoards buried in fields. Still, from the earliest age, he was drawn to books about Viking kings and warlords and was fascinated by their stories and the turbulent times in which they lived. He began writing as a child, though never considered it as a career until he was in graduate school studying business. It was there that Eric began researching and writing GOD'S HAMMER, his first novel. Eric now resides in Santa Barbara with his wife, his two children, and his dog.