Bøker av Eric Schumacher

From the bestselling author of Hakon's Saga comes the first in a series of adventures about Olaf Tryggvason, one of the most legendary kings of the Viking Age. Norway, AD 958. The Northern realm is once again at war. The exiled sons of Erik Bloodaxe have returned with the help of the Danes and have slain King Hakon. They now come for Hakon's heir, Jarl Trygvi. Trygvi's wife, Astrid, and young son, Olaf, flee their home with the aid of their household warriors. Pursued by the Bloodaxe brood, the family escapes east, through the dark, forested land of the Swedes and across the treacherous East Sea. But the gods are fickle and the group is torn apart, leaving them to fend for themselves in Forged by Iron, a must-read for all who enjoy action-packed historical fiction. Reviews:"...a thrilling tale told by a great storyteller." - Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles "...as exciting as anything I've read in the historical-fiction genre. This is indeed a well-crafted tale...and it is just the beginning."- Paul Bennett, author of Clash of Empires "Schumacher has presented his readers with a novel that is as impressive as it is mesmerising." - Mary Anne Yarde, author of the Du Lac Chronicles "Schumacher masterfully captures the essence of the characters while telling a riveting adventure..." - Linnea Tanner, author of the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series "Like it's hero, this book is destined to be a runaway success." - Ian Sharpe, author of the VikingVerse series "Schumacher presents the harrowing flight of young Olaf Tryggvason from the vengeful sons of Erik Bloodaxe in spectacular close-up detail..." - Joshua Gillingham, author of Gatewatch "...fantastic from start to finish. Bone-crunching. Adrenaline-inducing. Swash-buckling..." - David Fitz-Gerald, author of Wanders Far-An Unlikely Hero's Journey "This absorbing coming-of-age Viking saga is one that you will remember long after you close the book." - Gwendalyn Book Blog "...recommended to fans of historical thrillers, expertly-crafted characters, and people who, like me, are missing The Last Kingdom since it left the BBC!" - Jennifer Wilson, author of the Kindred Spirit series

For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden comes the tale of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the battle-scarred kingdom of Wagria. It is AD 972. Olaf Tryggvason and his oath-sworn protector, Torgil, are once again on the move. They have left the Rus kingdom and now travel the Baltic Sea in search of plunder and fame. But a fateful storm lands them on the Vendish coastline in a kingdom called Wagria (present-day Holstein). There, they find themselves caught between the aggression of the Danes, the political aspirations of the Wagrian lords, and the shifting politics in Saxland. Can they survive or will they become just one more casualty of kingly ambitions? Find out in this harrowing sequel to the best-selling Forged by Iron and Sigurd's Swords. Praise for Wolves of Wagria "Wolves of Wagria...holds its own against the likes of Cornwell, Scarrow, Iggulden, Donald and Low." - The Niche Reader "... an outstanding example of what an historical novel should be." - Preston Holtry, author of the ARRIUS Trilogy and the STRABO series "A thrilling continuation of a riveting series." - C.J. Adrien, author of The Saga of Hasting the Avenger "Mr. Schumacher's books are the best I have read of northern fictional history." - Amazon reader "Bravo and five stars!!!" - Brook Allen, award-winning author of the Antonius Trilogy

From best-selling historical fiction novelist, Eric Schumacher, comes the second volume in Olaf's Saga: the adrenaline-charged story of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the kingdom of the Rus.AD 968. It has been ten summers since the noble sons of the North, Olaf and Torgil, were driven from their homeland by the treachery of the Norse king, Harald Eriksson. Having then escaped the horrors of slavery in Estland, they now fight among the Rus in the company of Olaf's uncle, Sigurd. It will be some of the bloodiest years in Rus history. The Grand Prince, Sviatoslav, is hungry for land, riches, and power, but his unending campaigns to expand his kingdom are leaving the corpses of thousands in their wake. From the siege of Konugard to the battlefields of ancient Bulgaria, Olaf and Torgil struggle to stay alive in Sigurd's Swords, the riveting sequel to Forged by Iron.Praise for Sigurd's Swords:"With Sigurd's Swords, Schumacher demonstrates that he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best of those writing historical fiction today." - Theodore Brun, historical fiction author"a perfect blend of thrilling action and masterful story-telling. An absolute recommend!!" - Stacie Tyson, book blogger"Let me introduce you to Historical Fiction author, Eric Schumacher (the next Bernard Cornwell). His Viking novel Sigurd's Swords (Olaf's Saga, Book 2) is a 5-star read." - The Shield Maiden Blog"Eric has crafted a remarkable novel that was impossible to put down!" - Myth, Legend & Lore Podcast"Sigurd's Swords is a definite page-turner...one where the last page is just the beginning of the next chapter in Olaf's Saga. 5 stars!" - Hoover Book Review"fabulous from start to finish" - A Thousand Suns blog"Be warned, once started there is no way on Earth that you are going to be able to put this book down. This book is a keeper, and a highly entertaining one at that." - Oh Look! Another Book"Vivid and enthralling, Sigurd's Sword masterfully brings to life a period shrouded in the mists of time." - Anna Belfrage, historical fiction and time travel author"I look forward to reading the third book and highly recommend the series for readers who enjoy multi-layered Norse adventure and action epics." - Linnea Tanner, historical fiction author"If you love historical fiction, especially when it is set in the world of the Vikings, then I think you will really enjoy this novel." - Zoe's Arts and Crafts Blog"I recommend anyone who enjoys adventures of Dark Age warriors and the Viking sagas read this." - Paula Lofting, historical fiction author

For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden comes the historical tale of Olaf Tryggvason and his adventures in the battle-scarred kingdom of Wagria.It is AD 972. Olaf Tryggvason and his oath-sworn protector, Torgil, are once again on the move. They have left the Rus kingdom and now travel the Baltic Sea in search of plunder and fame. But a fateful storm lands them on the Vendish coastline in a kingdom called Wagria (present-day Holstein).There, they find themselves caught between the aggression of the Danes, the political aspirations of the Wagrian lords, and the shifting politics in Saxland. Can they survive or will they become just one more casualty of kingly ambitions? Find out in this harrowing sequel to the best-selling Forged by Iron and Sigurd's Swords.Praise for Wolves of Wagria"Wolves of Wagria...holds its own against the likes of Cornwell, Scarrow, Iggulden, Donald and Low." - The Niche Reader"... an outstanding example of what an historical novel should be." - Preston Holtry, author of the ARRIUS Trilogy and the STRABO series"A thrilling continuation of a riveting series." - C.J. Adrien, author of The Saga of Hasting the Avenger"Mr. Schumacher's books are the best I have read of northern fictional history." - Amazon reader"Bravo and five stars!!!" - Brook Allen, award-winning author of the Antonius Trilogy

This book reconsiders the Aristotelian analogy. Focusing primarily on Aristotle's Physics Alpha, a structure of analogy emerges within Aristotle's discussion of the principles of "becoming." Eric Schumacher argues that logos, the first of these principles, is rooted in analogy and entails a type of mobility fit to reflect the be-coming of nature.