Blood & Blades: The Pact of the North and East
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Blood and Blades: The Pact of the North and East
When a supernatural storm drives a Viking longship and a Japanese vessel to the same mysterious island, two legendary warrior cultures collide—and the fate of multiple worlds hangs in the balance.
Erik Thorsson, a Viking jarl seeking answers about his father’s madness, and Kiyoshi Masamoto, a samurai lord fleeing political disgrace, must overcome deep cultural divides when they discover they share a common enemy: an ancient serpent entity imprisoned on the island for centuries.
As shadow creatures attack both camps, these elite fighters forge an unprecedented alliance. Through shared blood and blended combat techniques, they develop hybrid weapons and fighting styles more powerful than either tradition alone. But when the binding that holds the serpent begins to fail, they face their greatest challenge—creating a covenant that will unite their bloodlines for generations.
In this epic historical fantasy spanning tenth-century worlds never meant to meet, honor transcends culture, strength exists beyond steel, and only by finding unity in diversity can these warriors forge a legacy powerful enough to save both their homelands.
The bond of blood and blades will echo through centuries—if they survive long enough to forge it.
Praise for this book
This is historical fantasy at its most cinematic. The unlikely alliance between Viking and samurai warriors delivers on both action and depth, blending brutal combat with powerful themes of honor, unity, and legacy. Erik and Kiyoshi are well-drawn leads, each carrying personal burdens that make their bond all the more meaningful. The supernatural threat raises the stakes, but it’s the cultural respect and mutual growth that give the story its weight. A few pacing lulls aside, this is a bold, thrilling read.