Saint Magnus The Last Viking Author:Susan Peek Come back in time 900 years, to the fierce and desolate Northern lands, where Norsemen ruled with ax and sword. A dying king, a shocking death-wish, his heirs divided with an oath of blood . . . — At last, the long-awaited third book by the highly acclaimed Catholic novelist Susan Peek. In this new fast-paced novel, the premier in her series God'... more »s Forgotten Friends, Mrs. Peek transports us back, as only she can, to a place and age all but lost in the mists of time. The conflict unfolds between Magnus Erlendson, a heroic young prince aflame with the love of God, and his outlawed cousin Hakon, who blames Magnus for his banishment from their kingdom. What follows is a tale of betrayal and revenge, bravery and forgiveness, as Magnus seeks to restore his father's vanquished kingdom to its rightful hands. Entertaining and inspiring from start-to-finish, a must-read for all those who thrill to learn the life of a saint we never knew existed!
"The author has an incredible insight and perception to what goes on within a young man's mind. Written for boys in boys' language: hard, fast and to the point. Magnus is vividly portrayed as a real boy with real blood in his veins. The book puts forth how courage, will and intelligence, joined together under the strong influence of grace and prayer, make a boy into a man and a man into a saint. Mrs. Peek certainly knows how to grab one's attention and hold it captive! We're looking forward to her next work."