{"product_id":"wodens-vengeance-donovan-cook-9781836563464","title":"Woden's Vengeance","description":"The continuation of Donovan Cook's thrilling Dark Age series. A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450AD Britainnia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe war has begun - a war feared by both men and gods.\u003cbr\u003e But will the old give way to the new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrince Vortimer has imprisoned his father, King Vortigern - The High King of Britain. With Woden's spear, Vortimer believes God has chosen him to lead an army south to banish the Jutes once and for all from Britain's shores. Triumphant after the first battle, Prince Vortimer lays siege to the Jutes, but the war is far from over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a desperate fight for survival, Octa and the Jutish warlords, Hengist and Horsa, are trapped on Thanet, their island home, as Prince Vortimer's army surrounds them. With dwindling numbers, their only hope is to send for reinforcements, but winter is upon them, and the journey will be perilous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a race against time and his own wishes, Octa leads the expedition to recruit Saxon and Jutish warriors. But will they follow young Octa the Coward? To prove himself, Octa must confront his past and seek vengeance on those who wronged his family, all while being mindful of Woden's wrath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Octa stand strong as the fires of war rage around him?\u003cbr\u003e And will warriors pledge their allegiance to a man known as Octa the Coward?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Donovan Cook: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Woden's Spear is yet another shield crunching epic from Donovan Cook. Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won't be disappointed! A spell binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained.' - \u003cem\u003ePeter Gibbons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Cook gives you thunderous action in a tightly woven plot. An epic adventure from a crumbling empire to a mysterious mist strewn land. Not one to be missed for fans of Cornwell and Kristian.' - \u003cem\u003eAdam Lofthouse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Donovan Cook's Charlemagne's Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!' - \u003cem\u003eMatthew Harffy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'- \u003cem\u003eMJ Porter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you'll swiftly loathe or admire - you'll think you're in the shield wall' - \u003cem\u003eRoss Greenwood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donovan Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836563469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836563464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.23d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Donovan Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623646015743,"sku":"9781836563464","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wodens-vengeance-donovan-cook-9781836563464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}