Viking Dawn: a gripping historical adventure thriller of kings and Vikings in early medieval Ireland (Masters of chaos - a Viking Saga, #1)

Honour delivered through steel
In Viking Age Ireland, Finn grapples with his father's tarnished legacy. Once a mighty warrior, but as the tales would have it, he was blamed by the King for defeat by the Vikings, which coincided with his disappearance. A challenge from the king's son leads to Finn's bitter defeat and a fateful promise. However, destiny intervenes in the form of relentless Viking invaders, forcing Finn into a difficult decision: pursue revenge for his past or protect his endangered village.
With his mother and sister facing imminent danger, amidst a web of treachery and deceit, Finn unearths the dark truths of his father's demise and the prince's malevolent schemes. Caught in a storm of rivalry, redemption, and brutal warfare, Finn must confront his deepest fears and fight for justice for his people.
Get ready for an exhilarating journey through a world where honour collides with survival and one man's steadfast determination is tested to the limit.

C R Dempsey is the author of 'Bad Blood', 'Uprising', Traitor Maguire', and 'Breach of the peace', four historical fiction books set in Elizabethan Ireland. He has plans for many more, and he needs to find the time to write them. History has always been his fascination, and historical fiction was an obvious outlet for his accumulated knowledge. C R spends lots of time working on his books, mainly in the twilight hours of the morning. C R wishes he spent more time writing and less time jumping down the rabbit hole of excessive research.
C R Dempsey lives in London with his wife and cat. He was born in Dublin but has lived most of his adult life in London.