A Valkyrie of Vinland.Gylla, Bjorn and her crew are marooned on new shores as an early winter closes in fast and fierce.There are friends, foes, and a mysterious treasure, and that's all before the gods intervene!Welcome to the early years of Norse America!***A Valkyrie of Vinland is a standalone short story.If you have already discovered Colin Taber's alternate history setting, The United States of Vinland (USV), this tale is placed in that timeline midway between USV#3: Loki's Rage and USV#4: Odin's Hall. Familiarity with the broader USV series and characters is not required. This short story is approximately 30 pages long and is a standalone tale.***The Markland Settlement Saga series (including separately published short stories) reading order is:The United States Of Vinland (USV#1): The LandingA Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#1): Young Ravens & Hidden BladesThe United States Of Vinland (USV#2): Red WinterA Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#2): Old Gods (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard)The United States Of Vinland (USV#3): Loki's RageA Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#3): Hunted (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard)And coming in 2022 and early 2023:A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#4): A Valkyrie of VinlandThe United States Of Vinland (USV#4): Odin's HallA Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#5): A Wolf's CallThe United States Of Vinland (USV#5): Markland AflameA Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#6): Blood of BearsThis open-ended alternate history series will continue with future installments chronicling the eventual founding and rise of one of the greatest nations the world has ever seen.
