Can you recommend some lesser - known historical fiction Viking novels?

The 'Lewis Trilogy' by Peter May is also quite good. It's set on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and weaves together modern - day mysteries with the island's rich historical past. The books are filled with detailed descriptions of the island's culture, traditions, and the harshness of life there in earlier times.

One lesser known fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It weaves a story of a golem and a jinni in 19th - century New York. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It features a young woman who is taken away by a wizard to live in his tower. And 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is also great, following the life of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a mysterious past.

Sure. 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is a great one. It's a memoir in graphic novel form that tells about her life in Iran during a complex political period. Another is 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson, which is a semi - autobiographical story exploring love, faith, and family. And 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, though it has gained more recognition over time, is still relatively lesser - known to some and it's a profound exploration of the Holocaust through an interesting animal - as - character representation.

One lesser known horror novel is 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It tells a disturbing story about a haunted house. Another is 'The Elementals' by Michael McDowell. It has a really eerie atmosphere set in an old beach house. And 'Lost Souls' by Poppy Z. Brite is also great. It has a unique take on vampires and the horror that surrounds them.

'Viking Fire' by Justin Hill is also popular. It's a story that involves Viking raids and the power struggles among different Viking groups. It has a great deal of action and adventure, while also showing the cultural aspects of the Vikings, like their art, their language, and their honor code.

One great viking historical romance novel is 'The Bride Price' by Johanna Lindsey. It vividly depicts the viking era and has a strong romantic plot.

'The Long Ships' by Frans G. Bengtsson is also highly recommended. It's a classic that follows the adventures of a Viking named Red Orm. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of Viking life, from their seafaring expeditions to their social structures. It provides a comprehensive look at the Viking age, making it a must - read for anyone interested in historical fiction about Vikings.

Sure. 'The Saxon Tales' by Bernard Cornwell is a great one. It vividly depicts the Viking invasions from the perspective of an Englishman. Another is 'Eaters of the Dead' by Michael Crichton which offers a fictional take on a real - life Viking adventure.

Guy Gavriel Kay's 'The Lions of Al - Rassan' has elements of Viking - like cultures in a fictional world inspired by the Moorish Spain era. It's a complex and beautifully written book that explores themes of love, war, and cultural clashes in a way that can be related to the Viking experience.

Sure. 'The Long Ships' by Frans G. Bengtsson is a classic viking historical fiction in audiobook form. It's full of adventure, battles, and the Viking way of life. Then there's 'The Raven' series by Giles Kristian. It follows the journey of a young Viking and is really engaging. Also, 'Viking Fire' by MJ Porter is a good pick as it gives a detailed account of Viking society and their relationships with other cultures.