{"product_id":"wodens-spear-hardcover","title":"Woden's Spear - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonovan Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe start of a BRAND NEW thrilling Dark Age series from bestselling author Donovan Cook, must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shield crunching epic! Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won't be disappointed' Peter Gibbons\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanished by those he loved; how far would he go for redemption?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e449AD Old Saxony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOcta, the son of a mighty Saxon warlord, stands in the shield wall for the first time, eager to make a name for himself. But instead of the promised battle glory, fear overpowers him and he flees the battle, causing the death of his cousin and bringing shame to his family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisowned by his father, and hunted by his own people, Octa is spurred on by his mother's vision for his future, a promise of greatness to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA chance encounter with a wiry traveller offers Octa a chance of redemption with a quest to retrieve a sacred weapon. To do this, Octa must travel to Britannia, a nation abandoned by the Roman Empire and unable to defend itself from its many enemies who smell weakness and riches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining the famous warlords, Hengist and Horsa, Octa travels west to forge his future and redeem his past. He must succeed where others have failed. He must find the lost spear of Woden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn epic adventure of turmoil, coming of age and survival set against a time when Britannia was on its knees and fighting for its very existence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Woden's Spear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA spell-binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained. - \u003cem\u003ePeter Gibbons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA super fun and exhilarating read 5* - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCook writes with verve and imagination, bringing to life the dark ages in all their horror and violence' - \u003cem\u003eMichael Jecks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCook 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\u003ePulse-pounding action scenes and a truly memorable main character make this a riveting read that fans of Cornwell and Harffy will love!' - \u003cem\u003eSteven A McKay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA thrilling, and surprisingly moving, tale of the origins of England, woven with picaresque adventure seamed by threads of myth and legend: the All-Father approves this book. - \u003cem\u003eEdoardo Albert\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you love Celtic and Norse Mythology, you'll love Wooden's Spear! The characters are amazing and storyline had me hooked! I'm looking forward to answers throughout the remaining adventures. - \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42540128567376,"sku":"9781836563259","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/6QyySzfYi79781836563259.webp?v=1781618459","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/wodens-spear-hardcover","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}