Shop with your exclusive business pricing
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
OR
$2.99 with 76 percent savings
Print List Price: $12.24

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.

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

Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Viking Blood and Blade (The Viking Blood and Blade Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 5,473 ratings

If you like Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell and Giles Kristian, you will love this epic Viking adventure, packed with battles, treachery, blood and gore.

865 AD. The fierce Vikings stormed onto Saxon soil hungry for spoils, conquest, and vengeance for the death of Ragnar Lothbrok.

Hundr, a Northman with a dog's name... a crew of battle hardened warriors... and Ivar the Boneless.

Amidst the invasion of Saxon England by the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, Hundr joins a crew of Viking warriors under the command of Einar the Brawler. Hundr fights to forge a warriors reputation under the glare of Ivar and his equally fearsome brothers, but to do that he must battle the Saxons and treachery from within the Viking army itself...

Hundr must navigate the invasion, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the vicious world of the Vikings in this fast paced adventure with memorable characters.

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 10 books in this series.

Customers also bought or read

Loading...
Popular Highlights in this book

From the Publisher

From the winner of the 2022 Kindle Storyteller Award
A gripping fast paced adventure

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Viking blood and blade is a novel that I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of historical fiction or Norse culture. It is a well-written story, with great characters, an intriguing plot, plenty of action and twists." -- Reedsy Reviews

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BMGYLBY
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 769 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 487 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Viking Blood and Blade Saga
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 5,473 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Peter Gibbons
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Peter is the winner of the 2022 Kindle Storyteller Literary Award, and an author based in Kildare in Ireland, with a passion for Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and of course writing! Peter was born in Warrington in the UK and studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University, before taking up a career in Financial Services and is now a full time author. Peter currently lives in Kildare Ireland, and is married with three children. Peter is an avid reader of both Historical Fiction and Fantasy novels, particularly those of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, David Gemmell, and Brandon Sanderson. His books include the Viking Blood and Blade Saga, the Saxon Warrior series, and the Chronicles of Arthur.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,473 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers

Customers say

Customers enjoy this historical fiction book as a good Viking adventure story, with one review noting how it pulls readers in quickly. Moreover, the book features exciting battles, with one customer describing it as a fast-moving action-packed read. Additionally, the characters develop nicely throughout the story, and customers find it a fun read.

51 customers mention "Plot"39 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a good Viking adventure story and historical fiction that pulls readers in quickly.

"...This one was well written, characters developed nicely and with a believable mix of faults and skills. Also, kudos to the editor and proofers...." Read more

"Great story but filled with typos and gibberish sentences that distract..." Read more

"...with his "never-could-have-guessed" final sequence -- a very strong ending for this story...." Read more

"Story was interesting enough to keep me reading but the spelling errors, clumsy syntax, jagged nature of the narrative - abrupt scene changes, weak..." Read more

31 customers mention "Readability"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a great page turner that they enjoyed from beginning to end.

"...However, it is still an enjoyable read and I recommend it. I would have rated the book 4 stars were it not for the horrible editing...." Read more

"...This is a good read!" Read more

"If one reads this for no other reason than that it was a great read, it was the ending that tied everything together explained a lot and surprised..." Read more

"Best book I have read in a long time . It rivals The Last kingdom , and at this point of fervor in me, beats it. Skol!" Read more

19 customers mention "Action content"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action content of the book, with one customer highlighting the exciting battles and blood and gore, while another describes it as a fast-moving read.

"Love the constant action in this series Glad I have bought the first few, I will be buying the rest of the series" Read more

"I love Peter Gibbons this book is hard to put down action from beginning to end." Read more

"...It was beautifully written and perfectly captured the essence of the time period...." Read more

"Very good tale with good character development. It is intriguing to read about a history I know nothing about. Highly recommended." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"13 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the great tension in their interactions and another noting the fast-moving tale involving conflicting personalities.

"...”Great character development, and personal story development." Read more

"...There are a lot of interesting twists in the plot, the characters are well developed, and and there's plenty of action...." Read more

"Characters are very interesting and the plot kept me reading to see what would happen next. This is a good read!" Read more

"...The storyline was very simple, no detailed character development, things sort of just happen, but it was a fun read...." Read more

4 customers mention "Fun read"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning it's enjoyable to revisit beloved characters.

"...character development, things sort of just happen, but it was a fun read. It felt almost like a cartoon or a comic book...." Read more

"...Book 1 was immensely Entertaining." Read more

"...are the same from the ft series Vikings so it was fun to revisit those beloved persons...." Read more

"...Are any rate, the book builds momentum, and becomes a real fun read!" Read more

CAME SCRATCHED!!!
1 out of 5 stars
CAME SCRATCHED!!!
This was supposed to be a Christmas present for a family member and it came scratched!!! The text is also enlarged, so I don’t know if this is supposed to be for younger people to read or what but I’m VERY disappointed. Now I have to try and return it and hope to get my money back fast so I can order another gift with the money.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A book of the Viking warrior and his desires in life and death. Reputation drove him or her. the love of the fight in search of silver. One such youth who had trained from childhood to be a warrior and the ordeals he went through.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I have come to really like books about the Vikings. I'm half Irish, so it's possible I have Viking blood. Haha
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I recommend this to anyone. Who reads stories of the Viking Time.
    One person found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Love the constant action in this series
    Glad I have bought the first few, I will be buying the rest of the series
    One person found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Hundr will rise to power with the man he had saved his life after winning his duel in the square.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I love Peter Gibbons this book is hard to put down action from beginning to end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Story was interesting enough to keep me reading but the spelling errors, clumsy syntax, jagged nature of the narrative - abrupt scene changes, weak pacing and lots and lots of contemporary tropes - mean we are likely reading self-published work.

    I’m long past weary of the continuing trope of the “warrior women.” There is no actual excessive of this and in fact the only support for it is weak connections to some isolated archaeology and modern “woke” wish fulfillment.

    The fact this author puts these fictional “Valkyries” in the roles of the best-trained and most ruthless warriors begs credibility.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Having read Cornwell's Saxon saga what I liked about Gibbons' story was entering this familiar ground through the fresh blood of Gibbon's characters. It was a kind of homecoming. The introduction, for example, of Sten sprung out of a minor Viking raid and reestablished the familiar religious backdrop of Christ versus Odin. Sten gains in strength thoughout the book. This character borrows nothing from Cornwell though the beginning narative of the book shows how indebted Gibbons is to Cornwell. The one detail of the story I didn't like was Gibbons' use of contemporary British colloquial expressions. It seems to disturb the authenticity of his new characters. However, I was especially impressed with his "never-could-have-guessed" final sequence -- a very strong ending for this story.
    This new author does need some support staff, for example, a good editor and also a proficient proof reader. I wish him all success and look forward to his next book.
    17 people found this helpful
    Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • The Good Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Good Read
    Reviewed in Spain on October 11, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I really enjoyed this book it was slow to start with but held your interest enough action and likable characters interested to see where the story goes.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars exciting Viking thriller: I could not put it down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    It’s not often I come across a book that I just couldn’t put down, but this was a page turner right from the start. The main character is well drawn with a mysterious past, which gradually comes to light as the book progresses. Unlike some books, there are an interesting and well developed group of supporting characters. I particularly liked the way the author puts across their thoughts.
    As you would expect in a ‘Viking Age’ novel, there is plenty of blood, guts and fighting, and it’s all handled very deftly, without getting bogged down in details.
    I really liked the style of writing: speech and thoughts are modern-ish, and there’s no mention of ‘wenches’ etc to make you think it all happened a long time ago.
    If I have one little gripe, it’s the proofreading, which every so often lets in a grammatical error or a sentence that needs rereading as a word is missing. However, this isn’t enough to dampen my huge enjoyment of this book. Quite reminiscent of Giles Christian’s Raven books which was another excellent series.
    Great work Mr Gibbons, and I can’t wait to get started on No 2.
  • Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Well written. Very enjoyable to read. Looking forward to reading the other books.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting, brilliant read, highly recommended.
    Reviewed in Germany on September 17, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Viking Blood and Blade is a fantastic read.
    The characters are expertly developed and quickly, you are heavily invested in their fortunes. The detailing of the Viking world in which they inhabit is spectacular.
    The pages turn quickly. I finished the book already looking forward to the next one.
    A fantastic debut novel from a talented author.
    Highly recommended, 10/10.
  • G-dog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great nordic read
    Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    If you enjoyed watching vikings you will love this book. I couldn't put it down. Action from beginning to end.

Report an issue


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