Amazon Editors' favorite summer reads
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$3.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

Audiobook Price: $9.99

Save: $8.00 (80%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Martin Lake
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Wolves of War (Viking Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Martin Lake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 524 ratings
Killers of kings, destroyers of kingdoms. A fast-moving story of the great Viking army.
If you like Giles Kristian, Matthew Harffy and S.J.A. Turney, you’ll love this epic story of battle, treachery and conquest.

Leif Ormson is a Skald, a story-teller, renowned for his witty tales. His brother, Sigurd is a black-smith, making knives, scythes, horse-shoes and magnificent weapons of war. One day, Ivar the Boneless, son of Ragnar Lothbrok, commands the brothers to make him a great sword. And he demands that they accompany his army to England. Leif and Sigurd are thrown into a maelstrom of war and violence. The great Viking army blazes across England, murdering, plundering, killing kings and setting up puppet-rulers in their place. Until now the Vikings had come only to raid and plunder. Now they have come to conquer. Leif and Sigurd face an agonising choice. Do they seek to return to their familiar lives in Denmark? Or do they stay in England and embrace this uncertain new world of war, wealth and glory? From the author of Land of Blood and Water, The Lost King Chronicles and Wings of Fire.
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 3
    Viking Chronicles
  2. Print length
    257 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 16, 2018
  5. File size
    1.5 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 3 books in this series.
This option includes 3 books.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  2. Land of Blood and Water
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
  5. Blood Enemy
    Kindle Edition
    $3.99
  9. Norse Warrior (Norseman Book 1)
    Kindle Edition
    $6.49
  25. Dark Eagle
    Kindle Edition
    $6.63
Next page
Loading...

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C7VGDKN
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Viking Chronicles
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 524 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Martin Lake

Martin Lake

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Martin Lake discovered his love of history and writing at an early age. After graduating, he worked as a teacher, college lecturer and conference co-odinator before deciding to combine his two passions and write a historical novel.

Since then, he has written twenty novels and several collections of short stories. When not writing, he can be found traveling, cooking, and exploring fascinating places. He currently resides on the French Riviera with his wife.

You can find his blog at http://martinlakewriting.wordpress.com

and follow him on twitter @martinlake14

He also has a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MartinLakeWriting

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
524 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find this book to be a spectacular story with many twists and turns, featuring believable characters. The writing is well-executed, and the pacing is fast-moving.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

10 customers mention "Story quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as spectacular and entertaining, with one customer noting its many twists and turns.

"...He writes great characters and there is intrigue as well as action...." Read more

"Exciting story, fast paced & well written...." Read more

"I enjoyed the development of the characters. Interesting in their own way. Battle scenes could have been more detailed, but interesting nonetheless." Read more

"...There is a great deal of action. It is a tad gruesome. The story is well thought out. It was good that the author did not over do his heroes...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the believable characters in the book, with one noting that the author didn't overdo the heroes.

"This is a very well written book. He writes great characters and there is intrigue as well as action...." Read more

"I enjoyed the development of the characters. Interesting in their own way. Battle scenes could have been more detailed, but interesting nonetheless." Read more

"Despite a large group of characters, he does a nice job of developing his key characters. There is a great deal of action. It is a tad gruesome...." Read more

"Wolves of War was a very good read, well written with believable characters that kept pulling me into the story...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"This is a very well written book. He writes great characters and there is intrigue as well as action...." Read more

"Exciting story, fast paced & well written...." Read more

"Wolves of War was a very good read, well written with believable characters that kept pulling me into the story...." Read more

"Great read..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book very fast moving.

"Exciting story, fast paced & well written...." Read more

"...Most of all. Was a well good story that moved quickly. If there is a sequel i will buy it." Read more

"Spectacular story. Very fast moving. Just the way I like it! There were so many twists and turns that I couldn't wait to turn the page...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • S. Storter
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll enjoy this book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    This is a very well written book. He writes great characters and there is intrigue as well as action. I would've liked some more depth to the battle scenes: but since Leif isn't a warrior it makes sense. Overall this is an excellent book.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Bob Jarvis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brutal Viking tale.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Exciting story, fast paced & well written.
    The central characters are mostly a treachorous, short-tempered & cruel lot, but I was even more struck by the almost casual references to the savagery, slaughter, death & destruction that accompanied the Vikings on their travels abroad.
    Not for the faint-hearted.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • CBG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strange lands
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    I enjoyed the development of the characters. Interesting in their own way. Battle scenes could have been more detailed, but interesting nonetheless.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Jerry Mercer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    This story provides some insight to the brutality and motivation of the people who settled Great Britain. It was an age of unwarranted cruelty and yet, many men had also a wealth of courage. The historic parts were of great interest.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • joseph f. nazario
    3.0 out of 5 stars anachronisms start
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
    when a Smith hands a sword, fresh out of forging fire, to its owner I balk at authenticity .
    no grinding or sharpening or flitting of grip and pommel.....
    this is page 10.
    excuse me while i overlook.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • AlaskaDave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    Despite a large group of characters, he does a nice job of developing his key characters. There is a great deal of action. It is a tad gruesome. The story is well thought out. It was good that the author did not over do his heroes. Their actions fit the story. Most of all. Was a well good story that moved quickly. If there is a sequel i will buy it.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Paul Bennett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and entertaining
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
    In Wolves of War, Mr. Lake has once again given us a tale of an intriguing time in Britain's history.  The Danes, under the leadership of Ivar the Boneless have come to Britain's shores; this time it's not a raid and run endeavor, this time they've come to stay. The story revolves around the quick witted brother of a renowned blacksmith; not your typical Viking warrior, and his unexpected rise in Ivar's retinue of advisers.  Buoyed by a host of wonderful characters, both fictional (Leif,Thorvald, Aebbe) and historical (Ivar, Guthrum, the Kings of Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, and East Anglia), the reader is taken on an emotionally charged voyage as Leif embarks on an unexpected journey; one that will see him find love, and happiness, as well as a full slate of unwanted, dangerous troubles. One of the historical aspects I really enjoyed is the appearance of a younger Alfred, before he became 'The Great'.  The author has written about him in prior books, but this time it provides insight to his character; his piety, his lustful nature, his politically sagacious mind. All in all an enjoyable, entertaining read of a pivotal era in Britain's long history.  4 stars
    Note - I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
    4 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Wolves of War was a very good read, well written with believable characters that kept pulling me into the story. The story line was engrossing and I found it very difficult to put down. Tom Sena
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • john smith
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy
    Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Easy to read good time waster.
    Report
  • BenmaricKindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wolves of War. By Martin Lake.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Another great read by Martin Lake. I loved the cover. It was dark and brooding with the night blue sky and water with the Viking longships sailing towards you. It drew me in. Although some of the main characters were not historical figures, the story was exciting with everything the reader could want, love and war (bloody war!!). It also told the story of Ragnar Lothbrook's sons, especially Ivar the Boneless. We are also introduced to the young Alfred the Great. I wonder if Guthrum was the same Guthrum who chased Alfred into exile and vowed 'Blood Eagle' on Alfred. Alfred converted Guthrum to Christianity in the end. Leif's adventures through Northumbria to Wessex and back again were so exciting. Leif and his brother were captured by Ivar after Sigurd made Ivar a wonderful sword, of which he was a master craftsman with Leif singing the magic into it. He became Ivar's skald, spy, councillor and anything else Ivar thought of and the adventures begin. I finished reading in the early hours of this morning, but couldn't focus well enough to write this review. Another great read from Martin Lake. Thank you Martin.
    One person found this helpful
     Report
  • Madoap
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Thoroughly enjoyed this tale of the Great Viking Army as it fought and pillaged it's way up and down England. The storyline was entertaining as it included many historical figures as well as fictitious ones. The action was frequent and bloody, creating a really exciting book. Am about to start part two now but it's late and I need to sleep.Well maybe just a few pages !!! Highly recommended.
    Report
  • frank montini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I really enjoyed this book after so many slow and dull novels of similar topic, this was fast paced and fun, seems harder to find these days, 8(10 👍
    Report
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Viking saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Excellent book with plenty of action high drama and good old fashioned Viking saga. Would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves action
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report