UNKNOWN

Honour delivered through steel

Ireland in 841 AD is a country beset by the spectre of Viking raids. Haunted by the shadow of his father's mysterious death and his tarnished legacy, Finn was consumed by suspicion, convinced of the king's treachery. A bitter rivalry with the king's son has festered over the years. After a failed bet left Finn indebted to the prince, he could not predict what awaited him. As Vikings ravaged their shores, the prince sent him on a dangerous mission against the invaders to repay the debt.

Amidst a web of treachery and deceit, Finn unearths the dark truths of his father's demise, the prince's malevolent schemes and Viking intentions for Hibernia. Caught in a storm of rivalry, redemption, and brutal warfare, Finn must confront his deepest fears and fight for justice for his family and homeland.

Join Finn on a gripping journey in "Viking Dawn," the first book in the 'Masters of Chaos' series, where courage is tested, alliances are fragile, and the echoes of war influence every decision.

C R Dempsey is the author of 'Bad Blood', 'Uprising', Traitor Maguire', and 'Breach of the peace', four historical fiction books set in Elizabethan Ireland. He has plans for many more, and he needs to find the time to write them. History has always been his fascination, and historical fiction was an obvious outlet for his accumulated knowledge. C R spends lots of time working on his books, mainly in the twilight hours of the morning. C R wishes he spent more time writing and less time jumping down the rabbit hole of excessive research.

C R Dempsey lives in London with his wife and cat. He was born in Dublin but has lived most of his adult life in London.