C.J. Adrien

C.J. Adrien

The Fell Deeds of Fate: Kirkus Calls It a "Richly Developed Epic Viking Adventure"!

A riveting tale of honor, adventure, and redemption—discover why Kirkus is raving about this Viking epic.

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C.J. Adrien
Jan 10, 2025
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I’m beyond excited to share some incredible news: The Fell Deeds of Fate has received a glowing review from Kirkus Reviews! For any author, having your work reviewed by Kirkus is a huge milestone. They’re renowned for their discerning and often critical reviews, so receiving such high praise is a true honor and affirmation of the hard work and dedication that went into creating this book.

Here’s what Kirkus had to say:

“In Adrien’s series-starting historical novel, an aging Viking goes on a journey to capture a great city—and to prove himself worthy by doing so.

Viking leader Hasting has retired to a comfortable life on a small island with his wife, Reifdis, but he’s still immature at heart; specifically, he’s still smarting that he never received the recognition he believed was his due for capturing Paris in the year 845. He’s certain he can be an honorable father to his newborn boy, but Reifdis, due to his drunken ways, has no such faith and divorces him. ‘Hasting, you are, as a result…

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