Postcards from Valhalla

Viggo is forced to go to Shetland with his mother to search for his missing older brother, Magnus, who disappeared five years ago. He is troubled by strange visions of armed warriors, mythical creatures, and Viking longships. He encounters Leon, a mysterious wandering musician, who attaches himself to them and proves impossible to shake off. Viggo is struggling to separate fact from fantasy and fears the terrors that lie deep beneath the ground.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: UCLan Publishing

Viggo, a fifteen-year-old boy living in Edinburgh with his mother, has a simple plan for the future: to watch the new Thor movie at his local multiplex. However, his world is turned upside down when his older brother, Magnus, goes missing on Shetland. Worried and determined to find his brother, Viggo's mother books tickets for them to travel to Shetland.

As they set off on their journey, Viggo is plagued by strange visions that seem to foreshadow impending danger. He sees images of armed warriors, mythical creatures, and Viking longships, which deepen his sense of unease.

Along the way, they encounter Leon, a mysterious wandering musician who attaches himself to them and refuses to leave their side. Viggo is drawn to Leon, but he can't shake off the feeling that something is not quite right.

Once they arrive on Shetland, the search for Magnus begins in earnest. Viggo's visions intensify, making it difficult for him to distinguish between reality and fantasy. He begins to suspect that there is a dark and dangerous secret lurking beneath the surface of the island.

As they delve deeper into the search, Viggo and his mother encounter various obstacles and challenges. They must navigate treacherous terrain, evade dangerous creatures, and confront powerful forces that seem determined to keep them from finding Magnus.

As the search continues, Viggo's fears and doubts grow stronger. He wonders if he is truly meant to find his brother or if he is being led into a trap. He questions whether he has the courage and strength to face the terrors that lie in wait for him deep beneath the ground.

In the end, Viggo must rely on his instincts and the help of his mother to uncover the truth about Magnus and the mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart. The journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty, but Viggo is determined to find his brother and bring him home safely.

As they finally reach the end of their search, Viggo and his mother are confronted with a shocking revelation that changes their lives forever. They learn that Magnus is not missing, but rather living in a hidden community of Vikings on Shetland.

Viggo is stunned by this news and struggles to comprehend it. He had always believed that his brother was gone forever, but now he discovers that he was living a secret life all this time.

Overwhelmed by the discovery, Viggo and his mother decide to stay in the Viking community and learn more about their way of life. They are welcomed by the villagers and begin to integrate into their community.

As Viggo spends more time with the Vikings, he discovers that they are a peaceful and harmonious people who live in harmony with nature. He learns about their customs, their beliefs, and their way of life.

Viggo also meets a young Viking girl named Freya, who captures his heart. They spend time together and develop a deep bond, but Viggo must also navigate the challenges of being in a relationship with someone from a different culture.

Over time, Viggo becomes more and more integrated into the Viking community. He learns to speak their language, to hunt and gather, and to live off the land. He even begins to train as a warrior, preparing himself for any danger that may come his way.

However, as Viggo becomes more comfortable in his new life, he begins to feel a sense of longing for his old life in Edinburgh. He misses his friends, his family, and the familiar sights and sounds of his hometown.

One day, Viggo receives a letter from his mother, who has returned to Edinburgh. She tells him that she has decided to move back to the city, and Viggo is heartbroken. He knows that he will miss his new life in the Viking community, but he also knows that he must return to his roots and be with his family.

Viggo returns to Edinburgh and reunites with his family. He is welcomed back with open arms and is grateful for the love and support that they have always given him.

As he looks back on his journey to Shetland, Viggo realizes that it has been a transformative experience. He has learned about a new culture, developed new skills, and found a new sense of purpose. He knows that he will never forget the lessons that he has learned in the Viking community, and he will always carry the memories of his time with them.

In the end, Viggo returns to his old life with a renewed sense of confidence and determination. He knows that he has the strength and courage to face any challenge that comes his way, and he is ready to embrace the future with open arms.

Viggo is fifteen years old, living in Edinburgh with his mum. He has no plans for the future other than to watch the new Thor movie at his local multiplex. But one morning, he wakes to the news that his older brother, Magnus, has gone missing on Shetland. Mum has already booked tickets to go and search for him.

There's good reason to be worried. Five years ago, Viggo's dad, Jonathan, went 'off grid' in the same location and disappeared. He is now 'missing presumed dead.' Viggo has no option but to go to Shetland with Mum - but from the moment they set off, he's troubled by strange visions: images of armed warriors, mythical creatures, and Viking longships. And then they encounter Leon, a mysterious wandering musician who attaches himself to them and proves impossible to shake off.

Once on Shetland, the search for Magnus begins in earnest, and Viggo's troubling visions start to intensify. Soon he is finding it difficult to separate fact from fantasy... and who knows what terrors lie in wait for him deep beneath the ground?

As they delve deeper into the search, Viggo and his mother encounter various obstacles and challenges. They must navigate treacherous terrain, evade dangerous creatures, and confront powerful forces that seem determined to keep them from finding Magnus.

As the search continues, Viggo's fears and doubts grow stronger. He wonders if he is truly meant to find his brother or if he is being led into a trap. He questions whether he has the courage and strength to face the terrors that lie in wait for him deep beneath the ground.

In the end, Viggo must rely on his instincts and the help of his mother to uncover the truth about Magnus and the mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart. The journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty, but Viggo is determined to find his brother and bring him home safely.

As they finally reach the end of their search, Viggo and his mother are confronted with a shocking revelation that changes their lives forever. They learn that Magnus is not missing, but rather living in a hidden community of Vikings on Shetland.

Viggo is stunned by this news and struggles to comprehend it. He had always believed that his brother was gone forever, but now he discovers that he was living a secret life all this time.

Overwhelmed by the discovery, Viggo and his mother decide to stay in the Viking community and learn more about their way of life. They are welcomed by the villagers and begin to integrate into their community.

As Viggo spends more time with the Vikings, he discovers that they are a peaceful and harmonious people who live in harmony with nature. He learns about their customs, their beliefs, and their way of life.

Viggo also meets a young Viking girl named Freya, who captures his heart. They spend time together and develop a deep bond, but Viggo must also navigate the challenges of being in a relationship with someone from a different culture.

Over time, Viggo becomes more and more integrated into the Viking community. He learns to speak their language, to hunt and gather, and to live off the land. He even begins to train as a warrior, preparing himself for any danger that may come his way.

However, as Viggo becomes more comfortable in his new life, he begins to feel a sense of longing for his old life in Edinburgh. He misses his friends, his family, and the familiar sights and sounds of his hometown.

One day, Viggo receives a letter from his mother, who has returned to Edinburgh. She tells him that she has decided to move back to the city, and Viggo is heartbroken. He knows that he will miss his new life in the Viking community, but he also knows that he must return to his roots and be with his family.

Viggo returns to Edinburgh and reunites with his family. He is welcomed back with open arms and is grateful for the love and support that they have always given him.

As he looks back on his journey to Shetland, Viggo realizes that it has been a transformative experience. He has learned about a new culture, developed new skills, and found a new sense of purpose. He knows that he will never forget the lessons that he has learned in the Viking community, and he will always carry the memories of his time with them.

In the end, Viggo returns to his old life with a renewed sense of confidence and determination. He knows that he has the strength and courage to face any challenge that comes his way, and he is ready to embrace the future with open arms.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915235657