An intricate time travel; UNDER A VIKING MOON is an intricate suspense with many twists and turns that kept this reader engrossed and guessing until the end.
Norseman, Leif Nabbodrson tumbles through time from Iceland in 900 AD, and washes on shore of California in the present. Rescued by Katla Jonsdottir, he is at first attracted to and then wary of the woman who is the spitting image of the treacherous bride he left behind. His bride’s treachery resulted in a bloodbath; slaughtering his brothers and fellow warriors alike.
Kat is a street smart young woman with a warm heart; the fierce Norse warrior is a complication she doesn’t need in her life right now. Her Amma’s talk of an ancient legacy and her need to save an ancestor’s child must be a result of the Alzheimer’s that is relentlessly taking her away from Kat, right? Though attracted to one another, Leif and Kat are both wounded souls in their own ways and are mistrustful of each other, though the pair will need to join forces to fight the deception and danger that is prevalent in both time periods.
Passionate, richly detailed time travel with a freshness sure to please the most jaded reader. Vividly described historical details, from the longhouses to the wardrobe, allow the reader to step into the past or present with exceptional ease. The chemistry between Leif and Kat is a palpable thing; readily apparent from the first meeting. A natural progression of trust and love make the characters come alive on the pages; leaving this reader with a feeling of familiarity. Myths and legends, deception, betrayal, misconception, witty dialogue; UNDER A VIKING MOON has a little of it all.
