International Writers Inspiring Change presents: The Doomsong Voyage

Harlond has created the perfect flawed hero in Finn and his journey is as challenging and mystical as any of the old sagas. A beautiful homage to the Norse stories of old, this tale of quest and adventure has satisfying twists and turns and is peppered with memorable, beautifully drawn characters.- Annie Whitehead Author and Historian - FRHistS

An adventure story reminiscent of Rosemary Sutcliff, skillfully blending history and mythology in an action-filled coming of age tale. - Marian L Thorpe – author of the Empire’s Legacy series

The Doomsong Voyage is an enthralling fantasy novel rooted in Norse myths and deeply grounded in historical evidence. Author J.G. Harlond spins an immersive, beautifully written tale of one man’s quest to find the rightful owner of a legendary sword and, by doing so, save his people from certain doom. Story-teller Finn is no adventurer, nor does he have any battle skills. To his shock, he is chosen by a magical being known as Master Odo to hand-carry the Doomsong Sword across the seas to a bloodthirsty pirate in the south. The tests he faces along the way make for a rollicking adventure underpinned by Viking lore and populated by the supernatural creatures of Norse mythology. J.G. Harlond’s superb world building and authentic historical details, along with an engaging cast of characters led by the humble but courageous Finn, make for a thoroughly enjoyable journey into a world of fantasy, magic, and high-seas adventure. Though this book (the companion to The Doomsong Sword) is aimed at a young audience, adult readers will find this tale fascinating, too. Highly recommended. - Amy Maroney, author of the Miramonde Series

iWIC Review of The Doomsong Voyage

Do you like Nordic legends and the Viking period? Well, J.G. Harlond has created a story about a tale-teller who goes on a voyage of discovery and self-discovery. Finn, the main character, finds himself in the midst of a saga. His northern home is menaced by a predicted volcanic explosion and he is tasked with seeking the clan leader to lead his people to safer and more fertile lands. Finn’s voyage into the Mediterranean is undertaken with the aid of a delightful panoply of characters. The Doomsong Voyage has a superbly satisfying twist at the end, surely leading to a desire to read the sequel. Highly recommended, 5 stars from this reader.

- John Broughton, iWIC Reviewer and author of historical fiction and more.

About the author

Secret agents, skulduggery, sea voyages and a touch of romance . . .

Creator of the infamous Ludo da Portovenere, J.G. Harlond (Jane) writes page-turning historical crime novels set during the 17th Century and World War II. Each story weaves fictional characters into real events.

Jane also writes Viking-age historical fantasy drawing on Norse myths and legends.

Prior to becoming a full-time fiction author, Jane was involved in international education and wrote a number of school textbooks.

After travelling widely – she has visited or lived in most of the locations in her novels – Jane is now settled in her husband’s home province of Andalucía, Spain.

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