Prince Vortimer has imprisoned his father, King Vortigern – the High King of Britain.
With Woden’s spear, Vortimer believes God has chosen him to lead an army south to banish the Jutes once and for all from Britain’s shores. Triumphant after the first battle, Prince Vortimer lays siege to the Jutes, but the war is far from over.
In a desperate fight for survival, Octa and the Jutish warlords, Hengist and Horsa, are trapped on Thanet, their island home, as Prince Vortimer’s army surrounds them.
With dwindling numbers, their only hope is to send for reinforcements, but winter is upon them, and the journey will be perilous.
In a race against time and his own wishes, Octa leads the expedition to recruit Saxon and Jutish warriors. But will they follow young Octa the Coward?
To prove himself, Octa must confront his past and seek vengeance on those who wronged his family, all while being mindful of Woden’s wrath.
Can Octa stand strong as the fires of war rage around him?
Woden’s Vengeance by Donovan Cook is published on 28 April, 2026. It’s the third in his The First Kingdom series.
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