- Paperback: 420 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (6 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0595503527
- ISBN-13: 978-0595503520
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,805,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A powerful and agile warrior, Wilhelm takes leave from Denmark with five ships and more than one hundred men in the early spring of 953. A group of fearless Vikings, their mission is to pillage the English coastline and return with their spoils. Wilhelm doesn't know his journey will last more than a thousand years.
When Wilhelm nearly dies in a vicious battle, Kristin, a Valkyrie, nurses him back to health. They fall in love, and she takes him to her home of Valhalla, a place where heroes live forever. The ruler Odin discovers the deceit and expels them; they cannot return until they perform a heroic deed that changes history.
Forced to live on earth as ordinary humans-but people who do not age-Wilhelm and Kristin have many lifetimes to experience the joys and sorrows of earth. On their epic journey, they participate in events that change Western civilization-from the execution of Joan D'Arc to the apprehension of Jack the Ripper. Throughout a thousand years, Wilhelm and Kristin assimilate into ever-changing time periods and acquire wealth and education. But will their heroic work be enough to lead them back to Valhalla and ever-lasting life?
About the Author
James William Jones earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, founded several successful companies, and served as a White House Fellow with the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President of the United States. He and his wife live in Huntington Beach, California. This is his debut novel.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Historical fiction at its finest...
13 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback
Short version: If you enjoyed "The Pillars of the Earth," you'll enjoy this book as well.
Long version: The Last Viking is an intriguing blend of history and fiction. It deftly sidesteps (a phrase I'm certain I lifted from this book) the tendency of any book featuring Vikings to become a sappy romance novel or a horrendously dull collection of Norse facts, instead presenting an intriguing narrative of a Viking in a truly unique situation.
The author's writing style is concise, which is appreciated by those of us who have watched Clancy's novels get fatter and fatter with pages of extraneous content. Each individual encounter in this novel could very well be written as an entire book. That they're not - and that each of these encounters is woven into an interesting, credible tapestry of adventure - makes it all the more worth reading.
The author is factually and historically accurate (with perhaps a little creative interpretation added here and there) without being professorial, the characters are lifelike but not over-developed, and the imagery is vivid without being verbose (Rowling syndrome).
I hope there's a second installment coming.
Long version: The Last Viking is an intriguing blend of history and fiction. It deftly sidesteps (a phrase I'm certain I lifted from this book) the tendency of any book featuring Vikings to become a sappy romance novel or a horrendously dull collection of Norse facts, instead presenting an intriguing narrative of a Viking in a truly unique situation.
The author's writing style is concise, which is appreciated by those of us who have watched Clancy's novels get fatter and fatter with pages of extraneous content. Each individual encounter in this novel could very well be written as an entire book. That they're not - and that each of these encounters is woven into an interesting, credible tapestry of adventure - makes it all the more worth reading.
The author is factually and historically accurate (with perhaps a little creative interpretation added here and there) without being professorial, the characters are lifelike but not over-developed, and the imagery is vivid without being verbose (Rowling syndrome).
I hope there's a second installment coming.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I didn't know that this was only part one
23 May 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
an interesting premis based, I guess , on the wandering jew. Well written with interestng characters but I was slightly peeved when I realised that this is only part one of the story. While I look forward to part 2 (not a sequel )I do feel that the book should have been labelled as part 1.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An Excellent Read
6 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback
The story mixes the past and present seamlessly beginning with an ambitious Norse Warrior who is struck down in battle. With brilliant writing we get an insight into the life and faith beliefs of the Vikings. Jones easily jumps from the far past to the present, then back again. As the story unfolds we see the transition into modern day. For a first time writer, this is an amazing work. Once started it is hard to put down. When you think you have it figured out, like life, something different happens.
Jones tells a wonderful tale. The ending of the book leaves you hungry for its sequel. I highly recommend it.
Jones tells a wonderful tale. The ending of the book leaves you hungry for its sequel. I highly recommend it.
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