James L. Nelson
8 SeriesJames L. Nelson is an American author known for his maritime fiction and historical works. He has written over twenty books in these genres. Nelson is also a lifelong sailor, bringing authenticity to his writing.
In James L. Nelson's "Fin Gall: A Novel of Viking Age Ireland," the first book of the Norsemen Saga, a group of Vikings led by Thogrim raids a ship and acquires a valuable crown significant to the Irish. The crown grants power to its wearer, intensifying the ongoing war between the Irish and the Danes. Thogrim leads his invaders into Ireland, where they face fierce resistance from locals determined to reclaim the crown. Both the Irish and the Danes are willing to fight to the death for possession of this powerful artifact, putting Thogrim's Fin Gall in a desperate struggle for survival.
