By Freddie Silva
Genre: Fantasy
The Order of the Wolf is set in the Seven Kingdoms, where the rulers are greedy and mercenary companies known as the Free Orders are paid to settle their disputes.
As a member of The Order of the Wolf, Olaf never questioned his path until his mates were killed. What is a mercenary to do without his Order mates?
Wielding a death wish and his poleaxe, Olaf must confront haunting memories on a long journey to avenge the honor of his lost comrades and heal from his relentless grief.
Along the way, he will try to die in battle, fight old foes and new, meet the love of his life, and come face-to-face with the man he most fears.
Before he is finished, Olaf must stop hiding behind his axe and find a life for himself.
Who says a mid-life crisis has to be about fast cars?
Stenson Blues: The Kingdom of Haven Book 2
Olaf wasn't sure when his luck went bad. Most said it was the day he fell and twisted his leg out of shape, but that was just the final straw on his unhappy slide from favor. Even though he was a member of one of the most powerful families in the Seven Kingdoms, after the accident, he was relegated to herding pigs.
Olaf had accepted his fate until his long-lost uncle and namesake suddenly appeared with a kingdom.
Olaf, as the closest living relative, is sent with the family delegation to persuade his uncle to share his good fortune.
To succeed, Olaf must overcome his own feelings of inadequacy, vie against his dirty-dealing cousin, and persuade his suspicious uncle that he can be trusted. Along the way, he gets caught up in his uncle's political schemes, and may even meet the love of his life. In the end, can Olaf prevail, make his uncle proud, and change his own luck?
The Eastern Factor: Kingdom of Haven Book 3
After being shattered by the death of his lady love, Olaf is sent east by his namesake Uncle to recover in the relative safety of the Eastern Confederation. Even here, he cannot rest. The Empire of Jewel is marching against his uncle's fledgling Kingdom of Haven, and Olaf is tasked with finding a way to aid his uncle.
Suffering from his own internal demons of self-doubt and grief, he attacks his mission with as much gusto as he can manage, but has he learned from his previous mistakes? In order to succeed, he must form odd alliances and thread the needle of daunting Eastern politics. Has he learned enough to recognize friends from enemies, and, above all, keep his own dark impulses from destroying his efforts?
The fate of the Kingdom of Haven is depending upon his success.
Coming of age is tougher when you're a Stenson.
My Review:
Author Freddie Silva brings a silent warrior called Brain to the forefront of this fantasy novel. He is a fighter for the Order of the Wolf. After battle and losing his comrades, he remains quiet and takes on the new name of Death. We watch his transformation continue throughout the novel. While there are many other characters in this story, Brain/Death stands out greatly among them all. That is until Osha comes into the picture. Her strong presence and loyalty to Brain/Death is remarkable. The further Brain/Death travels into the Seven Kingdoms, the more mystery he unravels as a haunting figure comes back into his life taunting him. A fast-paced plot that keeps you moving through the story as quick as the characters. I would rate this a solid 4 stars!
Freddie Silva lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has a passion for history, religion, and mythology. He strives to use elements from these interests in his writing. He has published stories in a variety of venues including: Catfish Stew: A South Carolina anthology of literature; Triangulation; The Alchemist Review, and Short & Twisted Christmas Tales. The first two novels in his Kingdom of Haven series, The Order of the Wolf and Stenson Blues, are available on Amazon and Kobo. The third book, The Eastern Factor, will be released in January 2018. He can be found at www.freddiesilva.com.
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