Let The Strongbow Saga of Viking Warrior Halfdan Continue
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Since the Percy Jackson books were unavailable for borrowing from the Central Public Library in Bugis Singapore, I took a chance and picked out in the young adult section three books by Judson Roberts that featured another youth — a slave who becomes a Viking warrior by the name of Halfdan
A tentative beginning became a rapacious devouring of the three part series, at the end of which I was left wondering, ‘Is this the end?’ A search for Judson Roberts, the author, revealed that there are two more books left to be written in the series.
Halfdan’s story obviously does not end with book three of the Strongbow Saga. My plan is for the series to be five books long, and I’ve already sketched out rough outlines for the plots of books four and five. Book four will begin shortly after the Viking fleet returns to Denmark from Frankia, and in it, Halfdan, with Hastein’s assistance, will begin his pursuit of Toke in earnest. Much of the story in book four will be set in Sweden and Russia. The Saga will be brought to its conclusion in book five, in which the final episodes of Halfdan’s quest for vengeance will take place in Ireland.
However, there’s a real danger that the two books may NEVER be written.
In the meantime, I have a request to you, the fans of the Strongbow Saga. There is currently a very real danger that HarperCollins will take the first three books in the series out of print. Anything that boosts awareness of the Strongbow Saga series among potential readers who haven’t heard of it–and unfortunately, so far the world is full of potential readers who’ve never heard of it–could help keep the series alive. So if you’re willing and if you love Halfdan’s story, spread the word about it. Save the Saga, and I will do my best to finish it for you.
Source: Judson Roberts newsletter
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