Gathering of Ravens

For Dubhlinn is set to be the site of a reckoning—the Old Ways versus the New—and Grimnir, the last of his kind left to plague mankind, must choose: stand with the Christian King of Ireland and see his vengeance done or stand against him and see it slip away?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2018
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Beowulf, the legendary hero of the Danes, the English, and the Irish, is a formidable figure known by various names. To the Danes, he is Skraelingr; to the English, he is Orcnéas; to the Irish, he is Fomoraig. He holds the title of Corpse-maker and Life-quencher, the Bringer of Night, the Son of the Wolf, and the Brother of the Serpent. Grimnir, his true name, signifies the last of a long line of monsters that have tormented humanity since the Elder Days.

Drawn from his lair by an insatiable thirst for vengeance against the Dane who slew his brother, Grimnir emerges into a world that has undergone significant transformation. A new faith has emerged, and the Old Ways, once revered, are waning. Their followers, fearful of the changing times, retreat into the shadows, while Grimnir's vengeance remains unyielding.

To fulfill his quest, Grimnir takes a young Christian hostage, using him as a guide on a perilous journey that spans the hinterlands of Denmark, where the wisdom of the ancient dwarves has given way to madness. From there, he ventures to the war-torn heart of southern England, where the spirits of the land clash in violent conflict. Finally, he arrives at the green shores of Ireland and the Viking stronghold of Dubhlinn, where his enemy awaits.

However, unless Grimnir can overcome his deep-seated hatreds, his dream of retribution will remain unfulfilled. Dubhlinn is set to be the stage of a monumental reckoning, pitting the Old Ways against the New. Grimnir, the last of his kind, stands at a crossroads. He must decide whether to align himself with the Christian King of Ireland and witness his vengeance fulfilled or stand against him and risk losing it forever.

The choice weighs heavily on Grimnir's conscience. He is torn between his desire for revenge and his newfound faith in the Christian King. As he traverses the treacherous path, Grimnir confronts not only his enemies but also his inner demons. He questions the validity of his faith and the righteousness of his cause.

In the end, Grimnir must make a decision that will shape the course of his destiny and the fate of humanity. Will he choose retribution or redemption? Will he embrace the New or cling to the Old? Only time will tell what lies in store for the last of his kind.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780553819847