Two kingdoms destined for war. One boy caught in the eye of the storm...

Francia AD853

After a failed Viking raid on the Frankish coast over 20-years-ago, Jarl Sven the Boar is forced to leave his only son, Torkel, as a hostage and warned never to raid Francia again or his son will die.

In Hügelburg, a small town in East Francia, Torkel and his 9-year-old son Charles are ambushed at home. Before dying, Torkel thrusts a package into young Charles’s hands and tells him to flee Francia for Denmark in search of his grandfather Sven the Boar’s protection.

But the man Charles eventually finds is not who he expects, and Charles must put his fate in the hands of a man betrayed by Odin. Together they must uncover the significance of the package and why the Kings of Francia want Charles dead.

The start of an action packed, dark age historical adventure from Donovan Cook, perfect for the fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons and Bernard Cornwell

Praise for Odins Betrayal:

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' Ross Greenwood

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'' MJ Porter

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' Matthew Harffy

''For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit any type of reader.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''This story came to life as a reminder of the brutality that costed on Northern Europe back then. Killing for honor as a regular part of those times. I’m on to the next book!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''What an absolutely brilliant read, totally gripping from page one wrote to the very last chapter. Can''t wait for the next one which I''ve just purchased simply because I don''t want them to stop'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The continuation of Donovan Cooks historical epic, Charlemagne''s Cross Series

A king, old and frail. A challenger filled with vengeance. A kingdom''s fate at stake.

Summer AD854

Sven the Boar is Jarl of Ribe once more. He and Charles try to settle into their new lives, but trouble and treachery are never too far away.

Tormented by recent events, Charles struggles to adapt to life amongst the heathens that mock his Christian God and the arrival of a priest from the south only makes things worse.

Meanwhile, Sven is burdened with the responsibilities of being Jarl again and protecting his grandson from those hunting him.

When forced into an alliance with King Horik’s nephew who is raising an army to challenge his uncle for the throne of Denmark, Sven makes an important decision.

As the threat of war becomes real, Sven rides to fight a battle that will change the destiny of Denmark.

But whilst he fights, will Charles remain safe or are other games in play that threaten him?

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series:

''The book is paced very well, plot is just gobsmackingly good plus detail and development added with precision to give you a captivating story. I’m very much glad I found this author and their work and can’t fault it. 5'' - *Reader Review

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''5.0 out of 5 stars. This author knows how to draw you into his books. Highly recommend.'' - Reader Review

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''Read the first book. Loved it. This one is even better. The fight for the Danish throne is slung in as an aside. What a read. Cannot wait to start the next.'' - Reader Review

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page'' - MJ Porter

''For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit'' =⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I’m so tired now, I couldn’t put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The penultimate book in Donovan Cook''s epic, action packed Viking adventure.

A kingdom without a crown. A boy forsaken by his God. A warrior bent on revenge.

After the bloody Battle of Jelling, Denmark’s throne lies empty and chaos reigns as Jarls jostle for power.

Sven survives the bloodshed only to return home to find Ribe sacked by those he trusted and Charles, a pawn in a much bigger political game, kidnapped.

Consumed by the loss of Charles, Sven is shocked by the arrival of the Abbess Hildegard, daughter of his nemesis King Louis of East Francia, who seeks the whereabouts of Charles, her son, and also the cross of Charlemagne.

But whilst others want revenge for the chaos Sven has caused, Denmark burns and Sven must stand in the shield wall one more time if he is to survive and rescue his grandson.

Outnumbered and outmaneuvered, Sven and Charles must put their fate in the hands of the gods if they ever want to see each other again.

Perfect for the fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons and Bernard Cornwell

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series

''Donovan Cook has quickly turned into a storyteller worthy of the greatest Viking Skalds! The Charlemagne series is a joy of superb character development, secrecy and deception, and of course thrilling Viking battles. Highly recommended for any fan of the shield wall. - Peter Gibbons

''Rivetting read. From beginning to finish a great read, packed with action - a good plot with sun plots and plenty. Lots to get your teeth into leaving you wanting the next book at the end but when? - Reader Review

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''I''ve read all 3 of the series so far and finding the writing style works really well, leading you, at pace, through the tales of Charles and his trials and tribulations. Looking forward to book 4'' - Reader Review

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!''- MJ Porter

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''5.0 out of 5 stars For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit'' - Reader Review

''I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I’m so tired now, I couldn’t put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.'' - Reader Review

''Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line.- -* Reader Review*

The next instalment in Donovan Cook''s thrilling Dark Ages adventure series.

Abandoned by his people and destined for Valhalla, do not stand in the way of his fury.

Ribe is lost, its hall burnt, and Charles is still missing. Sven must once more sail into dangerous waters to rescue his grandson.

King Louis of East Francia, the man who took Sven’s son from him almost twenty years ago, has Charles captive and uses him to force Sven to do his bidding and create chaos raiding his brothers Kingdom of West Frankia.

The long awaited meeting of Charles and his mother, Abbess Hildegard, is not what Charles dreamed it would be and soon it becomes clear that Charles is in even more danger. Torn between the heathen gods and his Christian god, Charles must decide where his future lies.

Sven must fight if he wants to see Charles again and keep the Cross of Charlemagne out of the hands of the Frankish kings. The only thing that Sven knows is that to save Charles, innocent people must die.

A thrilling conclusion to Donovan Cook''s action-packed historical adventure series - perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy.

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series

''Donovan Cook has quickly turned into a storyteller worthy of the greatest Viking Skalds! The Charlemagne series is a joy of superb character development, secrecy and deception, and of course thrilling Viking battles. Highly recommended for any fan of the shield wall.'' - Peter Gibbons

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!''- MJ Porter

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''This is just a fantastic read by any standard. From beginning to end This book had me hooked'' - Reader Review

''It is very enjoyable and recommended to those readers who enjoy reading about Viking times.'' - Reader Review

''Riveting read. From beginning to finish a great read, packed with action - a good plot with sun plots and plenty. Lots to get your teeth into'' - Reader Review

The start of a BRAND NEW thrilling Dark Age series from bestselling author Donovan Cook, must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy ⚔️

''A shield crunching epic! Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won’t be disappointed'' Peter Gibbons ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Banished by those he loved; how far would he go for redemption?

449AD Old Saxony

Octa, the son of a mighty Saxon warlord, stands in the shield wall for the first time, eager to make a name for himself. But instead of the promised battle glory, fear overpowers him and he flees the battle, causing the death of his cousin and bringing shame to his family.

Disowned by his father, and hunted by his own people, Octa is spurred on by his mother’s vision for his future, a promise of greatness to come.

A chance encounter with a wiry traveller offers Octa a chance of redemption with a quest to retrieve a sacred weapon. To do this, Octa must travel to Britannia, a nation abandoned by the Roman Empire and unable to defend itself from its many enemies who smell weakness and riches.

Joining the famous warlords, Hengist and Horsa, Octa travels west to forge his future and redeem his past. He must succeed where others have failed. He must find the lost spear of Woden.

An epic adventure of turmoil, coming of age and survival set against a time when Britannia was on its knees and fighting for its very existence.

Praise for Woden''s Spear

''A spell-binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained.'' - Peter Gibbons

''A super fun and exhilarating read 5* - Reader Review

''Cook writes with verve and imagination, bringing to life the dark ages in all their horror and violence'' - Michael Jecks

''Cook gives you thunderous action in a tightly woven plot. An epic adventure from a crumbling empire to a mysterious mist strewn land. Not one to be missed for fans of Cornwell and Kristian.'' - Adam Lofthouse

''Pulse-pounding action scenes and a truly memorable main character make this a riveting read that fans of Cornwell and Harffy will love!'' - Steven A McKay

''A thrilling, and surprisingly moving, tale of the origins of England, woven with picaresque adventure seamed by threads of myth and legend: the All-Father approves this book.'' - Edoardo Albert

''If you love Celtic and Norse Mythology, you''ll love Wooden''s Spear! The characters are amazing and storyline had me hooked! I''m looking forward to answers throughout the remaining adventures.'' - Reader Review

Two kingdoms destined for war. One boy caught in the eye of the storm...

Francia AD853

After a failed Viking raid on the Frankish coast over 20-years-ago, Jarl Sven the Boar is forced to leave his only son, Torkel, as a hostage and warned never to raid Francia again or his son will die.

In Hügelburg, a small town in East Francia, Torkel and his 9-year-old son Charles are ambushed at home. Before dying, Torkel thrusts a package into young Charles’s hands and tells him to flee Francia for Denmark in search of his grandfather Sven the Boar’s protection.

But the man Charles eventually finds is not who he expects, and Charles must put his fate in the hands of a man betrayed by Odin. Together they must uncover the significance of the package and why the Kings of Francia want Charles dead.

The start of an action packed, dark age historical adventure from Donovan Cook, perfect for the fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons and Bernard Cornwell

Praise for Odins Betrayal:

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' Ross Greenwood

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!'' MJ Porter

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' Matthew Harffy

''For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit any type of reader.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''This story came to life as a reminder of the brutality that costed on Northern Europe back then. Killing for honor as a regular part of those times. I’m on to the next book!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''What an absolutely brilliant read, totally gripping from page one wrote to the very last chapter. Can''t wait for the next one which I''ve just purchased simply because I don''t want them to stop'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The continuation of Donovan Cooks historical epic, Charlemagne''s Cross Series

A king, old and frail. A challenger filled with vengeance. A kingdom''s fate at stake.

Summer AD854

Sven the Boar is Jarl of Ribe once more. He and Charles try to settle into their new lives, but trouble and treachery are never too far away.

Tormented by recent events, Charles struggles to adapt to life amongst the heathens that mock his Christian God and the arrival of a priest from the south only makes things worse.

Meanwhile, Sven is burdened with the responsibilities of being Jarl again and protecting his grandson from those hunting him.

When forced into an alliance with King Horik’s nephew who is raising an army to challenge his uncle for the throne of Denmark, Sven makes an important decision.

As the threat of war becomes real, Sven rides to fight a battle that will change the destiny of Denmark.

But whilst he fights, will Charles remain safe or are other games in play that threaten him?

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series:

''The book is paced very well, plot is just gobsmackingly good plus detail and development added with precision to give you a captivating story. I’m very much glad I found this author and their work and can’t fault it. 5'' - *Reader Review

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''5.0 out of 5 stars. This author knows how to draw you into his books. Highly recommend.'' - Reader Review

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''Read the first book. Loved it. This one is even better. The fight for the Danish throne is slung in as an aside. What a read. Cannot wait to start the next.'' - Reader Review

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page'' - MJ Porter

''For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit'' =⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I’m so tired now, I couldn’t put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The penultimate book in Donovan Cook''s epic, action packed Viking adventure.

A kingdom without a crown. A boy forsaken by his God. A warrior bent on revenge.

After the bloody Battle of Jelling, Denmark’s throne lies empty and chaos reigns as Jarls jostle for power.

Sven survives the bloodshed only to return home to find Ribe sacked by those he trusted and Charles, a pawn in a much bigger political game, kidnapped.

Consumed by the loss of Charles, Sven is shocked by the arrival of the Abbess Hildegard, daughter of his nemesis King Louis of East Francia, who seeks the whereabouts of Charles, her son, and also the cross of Charlemagne.

But whilst others want revenge for the chaos Sven has caused, Denmark burns and Sven must stand in the shield wall one more time if he is to survive and rescue his grandson.

Outnumbered and outmaneuvered, Sven and Charles must put their fate in the hands of the gods if they ever want to see each other again.

Perfect for the fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons and Bernard Cornwell

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series

''Donovan Cook has quickly turned into a storyteller worthy of the greatest Viking Skalds! The Charlemagne series is a joy of superb character development, secrecy and deception, and of course thrilling Viking battles. Highly recommended for any fan of the shield wall. - Peter Gibbons

''Rivetting read. From beginning to finish a great read, packed with action - a good plot with sun plots and plenty. Lots to get your teeth into leaving you wanting the next book at the end but when? - Reader Review

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''I''ve read all 3 of the series so far and finding the writing style works really well, leading you, at pace, through the tales of Charles and his trials and tribulations. Looking forward to book 4'' - Reader Review

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!''- MJ Porter

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''5.0 out of 5 stars For fans of historic fiction you’ll love this, action packed with perfect mix of development to suit'' - Reader Review

''I really can’t wait for the next book in the series, I thought it a riveting read. I’m so tired now, I couldn’t put it down until about 4am. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.'' - Reader Review

''Another brilliant story by the Author! Cannot wait for the next book, each one seems to just get better and better. Brilliant story line.- -* Reader Review*

The next instalment in Donovan Cook''s thrilling Dark Ages adventure series.

Abandoned by his people and destined for Valhalla, do not stand in the way of his fury.

Ribe is lost, its hall burnt, and Charles is still missing. Sven must once more sail into dangerous waters to rescue his grandson.

King Louis of East Francia, the man who took Sven’s son from him almost twenty years ago, has Charles captive and uses him to force Sven to do his bidding and create chaos raiding his brothers Kingdom of West Frankia.

The long awaited meeting of Charles and his mother, Abbess Hildegard, is not what Charles dreamed it would be and soon it becomes clear that Charles is in even more danger. Torn between the heathen gods and his Christian god, Charles must decide where his future lies.

Sven must fight if he wants to see Charles again and keep the Cross of Charlemagne out of the hands of the Frankish kings. The only thing that Sven knows is that to save Charles, innocent people must die.

A thrilling conclusion to Donovan Cook''s action-packed historical adventure series - perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy.

Praise for The Charlemagne''s Cross Series

''Donovan Cook has quickly turned into a storyteller worthy of the greatest Viking Skalds! The Charlemagne series is a joy of superb character development, secrecy and deception, and of course thrilling Viking battles. Highly recommended for any fan of the shield wall.'' - Peter Gibbons

''Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!'' - Matthew Harffy

''A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page - I loved it!''- MJ Porter

''An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you''ll swiftly loathe or admire - you''ll think you''re in the shield wall'' - Ross Greenwood

''This is just a fantastic read by any standard. From beginning to end This book had me hooked'' - Reader Review

''It is very enjoyable and recommended to those readers who enjoy reading about Viking times.'' - Reader Review

''Riveting read. From beginning to finish a great read, packed with action - a good plot with sun plots and plenty. Lots to get your teeth into'' - Reader Review

The start of a BRAND NEW thrilling Dark Age series from bestselling author Donovan Cook, must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy ⚔️

''A shield crunching epic! Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won’t be disappointed'' Peter Gibbons ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Banished by those he loved; how far would he go for redemption?

449AD Old Saxony

Octa, the son of a mighty Saxon warlord, stands in the shield wall for the first time, eager to make a name for himself. But instead of the promised battle glory, fear overpowers him and he flees the battle, causing the death of his cousin and bringing shame to his family.

Disowned by his father, and hunted by his own people, Octa is spurred on by his mother’s vision for his future, a promise of greatness to come.

A chance encounter with a wiry traveller offers Octa a chance of redemption with a quest to retrieve a sacred weapon. To do this, Octa must travel to Britannia, a nation abandoned by the Roman Empire and unable to defend itself from its many enemies who smell weakness and riches.

Joining the famous warlords, Hengist and Horsa, Octa travels west to forge his future and redeem his past. He must succeed where others have failed. He must find the lost spear of Woden.

An epic adventure of turmoil, coming of age and survival set against a time when Britannia was on its knees and fighting for its very existence.

Praise for Woden''s Spear

''A spell-binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained.'' - Peter Gibbons

''A super fun and exhilarating read 5* - Reader Review

''Cook writes with verve and imagination, bringing to life the dark ages in all their horror and violence'' - Michael Jecks

''Cook gives you thunderous action in a tightly woven plot. An epic adventure from a crumbling empire to a mysterious mist strewn land. Not one to be missed for fans of Cornwell and Kristian.'' - Adam Lofthouse

''Pulse-pounding action scenes and a truly memorable main character make this a riveting read that fans of Cornwell and Harffy will love!'' - Steven A McKay

''A thrilling, and surprisingly moving, tale of the origins of England, woven with picaresque adventure seamed by threads of myth and legend: the All-Father approves this book.'' - Edoardo Albert

''If you love Celtic and Norse Mythology, you''ll love Wooden''s Spear! The characters are amazing and storyline had me hooked! I''m looking forward to answers throughout the remaining adventures.'' - Reader Review