K D Carter

The Saving Blade K D Carter

One thousand years ago, Vikings from Ireland crossed the Atlantic and built the settlement of Talamk an Eisc. However, it wasn't long before war broke out between the settlers and the native Talmanuks, raging for 30 years until a truce was brokered. But Declan, a war profiteer in Laurentia, tried to break the truce. Four heroes traveled to Laurentia on a mission to stop Declan. Only three returned. One of those heroes came back from the mission a changed woman. Brenna is half Celtic, half Talmanuk, and a former assassin known as the Raven. She struggles to rebuild her life and reconnect with her long-lost sister, but she is haunted by her past deeds, and fears her sister will reject her if she learns the truth. Worse, she may be cursed by evil spirits! Meanwhile, Bas returns to his farm, but he is troubled that one of Declan's spies is still causing trouble. Worse, he is haunted by memories of Elise, their missing companion. He fears he will go insane if he doesn't solve the mystery of her disappearance. And Scaran, the Norse warrior who led the mission, assumes command of the outpost at Tremon Dun. But he soon hears rumors of a new threat to the settlers - one much closer than Laurentia, and possibly more deadly. In this sequel to "Talamk an Eisc: Nordic Landing," the action begins where "Nordic Landing" ended. More is discovered about Brenna's past, and how she became a master assassin. She wants a peaceful life, but her fighting days aren't over yet. This time she must fight to protect her family from new enemies, and some may not be human! But her biggest challenge may be having to choose between being Celtic or Talmanuk - a choice she doesn't want to make, and may not be able to!