Short review — The Way of the Raven
‘The Way of the Raven‘ expands the sweeping historical vision of the Lost Viking Saga with an adventurous and emotionally charged narrative that moves between medieval Greenland, the mysterious shores of Vínland, and modern-day Oslo. The novel blends survival epic, cross-cultural encounter, and psychological introspection, following Norse castaways forced to rebuild their lives in an unfamiliar world while grappling with longing, identity, and destiny. In parallel, the contemporary storyline deepens the saga’s time-slip dimension, linking past and present through haunting memories and unresolved emotional bonds. The novel stands out for its evocative portrayal of frontier life and its exploration of how personal choices can reverberate across centuries. Rich in atmosphere and driven by themes of love, exile, and redemption, The Way of the Raven will appeal to readers drawn to historical adventure infused with Nordic mythology, suspense, and metaphysical intrigue.
Nordic Noir Press
Nordic Noir Press is a small independent literary publisher founded in Norway in January 2023 by Canadian-Norwegian Brynjulf Haugan and US-Norwegian Brian M. Talgo. It focuses on promoting authors based in Scandinavia who write in English, aiming to provide an alternative pathway for writers who may find it difficult to access traditional English-language publishing markets. With a catalogue that currently includes titles such as ‘The Salt of Ancient Tears‘ and ‘The Way of the Raven’, the publisher positions itself within the broader Nordic noir and historical suspense landscape, combining regional storytelling with international readership ambitions.
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