Lord of the Whale Road: Einar's Saga

Dive into an epic Viking adventure prequel to Peter Gibbons' Viking Blood and Blade saga. This fast-paced historical fiction is packed with battles, treachery, blood, and gore, perfect for fans of gritty historical epics featuring political ambition and unforgettable heroes.

Follow Einar the Brawler, a battle-hardened Viking captain sailing with the feared warlord Ivar the Boneless following the brutal Siege of Paris. Ivar sets his sights on the fractured kingdoms of Ireland, tasking Einar with the impossible mission of holding the fortress of Bloodshed Bay against overwhelming Irish forces.

• Einar fights for ambition after previously fighting for glory, tasked by Ivar the Boneless to secure Bloodshed Bay in Ireland.
• The primary antagonist is Feidlimid mac Crimthainn, the fierce Bishop-King of Munster, commanding a relentless army.
• Einar faces overwhelming odds while defending the fortress, where he unexpectedly finds love, potentially creating a new reason to fight or a fatal weakness.
• The story runs parallel to Ivar's schemes to claim the High Kingship of Ireland.
• Recommended for readers who enjoy the works of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow, David Gemmell, and Giles Kristian.

• Author: Peter Gibbons
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 425 pages
• Publication Date: June 30, 2026
• Dimensions: 127 x 27 x 203mm (544 g)
• ISBN-13: 979-8182275675

Will Einar hold the fortress and achieve the rank of sea-jarl, or will he die forgotten in a foreign land? Discover the fate of Einar in this gripping medieval historical fiction.