By Curtis Jobling (author) Part of the The Vampire Empire series
"A fierce fight for survival ensues when a band of bloodthirsty Viking vampires invade an island."
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First book in The Vampire Empire duology, Curtis Jobling’s Red Tide boasts all the drama and conflict of the sagas that were once woven into the cultural fabric of its richly-evoked setting, Shetland’s island of Unst in 900 AD, with a mob of rampaging Viking vampires ramping up the stakes.
Once home to the Picts, this area “had been colonised; these islands belonged to the Vikings now”, though on Unst, Norse and Picts live alongside each other, as embodied by the friendship between 15-year-old Norse girl Hilde, whose lineage “reaches back to the golden age of gods and monster”, and Cormac, the Pictish blacksmith's son. Their connection cuts through cultural differences, including the worship of different gods.
Having grown-up hearing about her mother’s legendary deeds as an invincible shieldmaiden, Hilde longs for adventure, declaring near the start of the story, “My life couldn’t be much worse. I’m already stuck on this rock when there’s a world out there waiting to be explored”. Soon enough, though, a world of adventure comes to her when the Harrowed Men invade her island, ushering in all the violence and turmoil you might expect a band of bloodthirsty Viking-warrior vampires to make, and then some.
The writing roars and rages, but it’s also measured and undulates with emotion, which makes Red Tide likely to appeal to a broad range of readers, from fans of myth-based fiction, and supernatural stories that veer from well-trodden paths, to those who relish rollicking history-based romps that tell of brutal battles.
There are fates worse than death
In 900 AD Shetland, a fearless Norse girl and a blacksmith's son must fight for survival when a supernatural Viking warband descends on their island, bringing terror, blood, and an unquenchable hunger. The first in a brand new duology from bestselling author, Curtis Jobling.
The people of Unst, Norse and Pict alike, enjoy lives of relative peace - none more so than Hilde, daughter to Jarl Frida, and Cormac, the blacksmith's boy. Hilde yearns for a life of adventure, like the one her mother had before her, carving her name in the great sagas as a legendary shieldmaiden.
But Hilde should be careful what she wishes for. When a terrible Viking warband arrive upon the island, shrouded by an otherworldly fog and hellbent upon horror, Hilde and Cormac's worlds are turned upside down. They bring with them terrors and secrets, the likes of which a Norse girl and a Pictish boy could never have dreamt of in their worst nightmares.
For when the Harrowed Men come raiding, there is no escape from their cruelty - or their hunger.
And no amount of blood will slake their thirst …
Curtis Jobling is an author, illustrator and animation creator. He has both designed and created some of the UK's best loved children's shows, including the BAFTA-winning Bob the Builder, Frankenstein's Cat and Raa Raa the Noisy Lion , while also writing and illustrating numerous picture books for young audiences. He has had eleven novels published for older audiences, including the acclaimed and bestselling Wereworld series, now adapted into a major new animated series for Netflix, titled Wolf King .
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There are fates worse than death In 900 AD Shetland, a fearless Norse girl and a blacksmith's son must fight for survival when a supernatural Viking warband descends on their island, bringing terror, blood, and an unquenchable hunger. The first in a brand new duology from bestselling author, Curtis Jobling.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Red Tide and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Red Tide features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Historical Fiction, World Religions, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Red Tide was written by Curtis Jobling and published by Fox & Ink Books
Red Tide has 318 pages
Yes it is part of The Vampire Empire series
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