Kings Without Lands: A Viking Age Saga

By J. S. Halla

Svealand, 967 AD
At just sixteen, Rotko, a skilled Tavastian hunter and the son of a blacksmith, sets sail on his maiden voyage to the vibrant trading hub of Birka. Alongside his clan, he seeks fortune in the coveted fur trade, a lifeline that could reshape the fate of his fractured homeland.

Years later, Rotko has forged a powerful alliance through marriage and secured his place in the lucrative trade networks of the Swedes. But when a brutal murder shatters his hard-earned prosperity, his ambitions for kingship turn to ashes.
As the headman of a rival clan vows bloody vengeance, Rotko is thrust into a deadly struggle for survival. Across icy seas and shadowed forests, the winds carry the scent of war, as exiled kings seek allies and enemies alike.
Can a humble trader, tempered by hardship, rise to claim the crown-and the loyalty of a fractured people?

Kings Without Lands is the gripping first installment of The Tavastian Trilogy, a saga that weaves unforgettable characters and rich historical detail into a tale of ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice. For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, J. S. Halla's masterful storytelling vividly captures the Viking Age and the relentless fight for power in a dangerous and untamed world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CM13CF57
• ISBN13: 9798865505099
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"