A Valkyrie of Vinland.
Gylla, Bjorn and her crew are marooned on new shores as an early winter closes in fast and fierce.
There are friends, foes, and a mysterious treasure, and that's all before the gods intervene!
Welcome to the early years of Norse America!
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A Valkyrie of Vinland is a standalone short story.
If you have already discovered Colin Taber's alternate history setting, The United States of Vinland (USV), this tale is placed in that timeline midway between USV#3: Loki's Rage and USV#4: Odin's Hall. Familiarity with the broader USV series and characters is not required. This short story is approximately 30 pages long and is a standalone tale.
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The Markland Settlement Saga series (including separately published short stories) reading order is:
•The United States Of Vinland (USV#1): The Landing
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#1): Young Ravens & Hidden Blades
•The United States Of Vinland (USV#2): Red Winter
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#2): Old Gods (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard)
•The United States Of Vinland (USV#3): Loki's Rage
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#3): Hunted (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard)
And coming in 2022 and early 2023:
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#4): A Valkyrie of Vinland
•The United States Of Vinland (USV#4): Odin's Hall
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#5): A Wolf's Call
•The United States Of Vinland (USV#5): Markland Aflame
•A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#6): Blood of Bears
This open-ended alternate history series will continue with future installments chronicling the eventual founding and rise of one of the greatest nations the world has ever seen.
