“9th century Viking history comes alive with unforgettable characters and a story teeming with adventure, heart and even poetry in the telling….Highly recommended.”
The Historical Novels Review, 2006
“Viking Warrior is a page-turner. Once I started reading the book, I was hooked and found it difficult to stop. There’s something for everyone here: history, mystery, action, danger, and even a little romance. Historical details give the book depth and a sense of immediacy that draws you into the story from page one…a gripping story for young and old alike, and will appeal to male and female readers alike. Teachers will definitely want to include this on a reading list for any study of Viking history.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2006
“Viking Warrior is the real thing: A well-written, well-researched, exciting, moving historical novel.”
Orson Scott Card, award-winning author of Ender’s Game
“Surprised by this book. It started a little slow by setting up the story but once that is over hang on because I couldn’t put it down. I actually cried in some parts of the book. When a book does that, it is special.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2014
“The characters are complex and well-drawn, and Roberts does not flinch from setting the stakes high for them or from killing off characters that you come to care about.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2007
“Simply engrossing, I couldn’t put it down…Wonderful descriptive writing, interesting characters, and an imaginative and engrossing plot.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2009
“…every bit as bloody and action packed as anything written by Cornwell or Iggulden. If you like historical fiction based on solid research, don’t hesitate to buy Viking Warrior. I couldn’t put it down.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2009
“The Strongbow Saga is an extraordinary tale that is to-the-letter accurate in its detail while remaining to-the-hilt entertaining.”
Professor Michael Livingston, The Citadel
“…the book had so many good twists and turns (including heartbreaks that you can’t see coming) that it was a page-turner. A lot of pain in this book though, so it was a little intense.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2012
“It has been quite some time since I have been unable to put a book down…I first picked up book one, Viking Warrior, on the recommendation of Orson Scott Card. Card calls it a “serious historical novel,” but you would never know it. Although the story is extremely well researched, set within the context of actual 9th century events, and uses vivid details to bring the world of the Vikings to life, you are too caught up in the main character’s whirlwind journey to take notice.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2009
“This is a marvelous book. I am old enough to be Halfdan’s mother so this is NOT just for teenagers. This is storytelling at its finest.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2007
“One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The entire Strongbow Saga, 3 books so far, kept me riveted page after page. The writing is well done; simple yet engaging prose and convincing dialogue. The setting is well developed even for readers unfamiliar with the history. Characters are well developed. Believable and entertaining fiction surrounding actual historical events. Well written and well researched. The most enjoyable books I’ve read all year. Highly recommended….”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2009
“I couldn’t put this book down. The details about Viking life were fascinating, and [Roberts’] descriptive writing made me feel like was living it.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2011
“I knew very little about Viking culture prior to this book and pictured them all as mindless drunken brutes that wreaked havoc over most of northern Europe. Roberts, however, introduces us to a very sophisticated people rich in traditions and culture (that wreaked havoc over most of Europe) then puts it all into a well written fictitious story!… I loved it, and I bet you will too… highly recommended.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2013
“…every bit as engaging as Cornwell’s books (sorry Bernard) and I couldn’t put it down. So much so that as soon as I finished I downloaded the other two in the Strongbow series, and read them cover to cover. Now of course I’m in a bit of a withdrawal stage waiting for book four. I just hope that Roberts doesn’t do an RR Martin and make us wait forever.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2012
“This book was perfect. I enjoyed it thoroughly from the very beginning. Brilliantly written. Just enough action, just enough scenery description and emotion. I became very attached to Halfdan, the main character, very quickly. He is a believable character and you are rooting for him all the way. I have enjoyed getting to know him and see his character grow. I was so engrossed in the book, I didn’t realize I was so close to the end, when I turned that last page I was hungry for more. Thank goodness for Amazon.com and my kindle, I was able to get and start reading the next book in the series, Dragons from the Sea, right away. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2012
“This is how I like my historical fiction. Fast-paced, action-packed, with likable and sympathetic characters, high stakes, and epic overtones.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2014
“Fantastic, and not at all what I expected! This is a very immersive book. It takes a bit for the action to start – Roberts takes his time describing the world and culture these characters operate in, and it’s well worth it.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2013
“As a retired History teacher, I appreciated the attention to detail and a vivid recreation of a different time and place!”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2014
“…The battle scenes are very realistic and Roberts’ power of description will land you in a 9th century world you will long to return to time and again. The concise prose and believable character development had me turning the pages late into the night.”
Amazon Reader Review of Viking Warrior, Book 1 of the Strongbow Saga, 2011
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