Synopsis:

After a devastating wound and the loss of his beloved father, Hakkr is trying to pick up the pieces of his life. But when his father’s last conquest, a mysterious thrall, shares a terrible secret, Hakkr’s life only further unravels as incident after incident leads him to the chilling realization that his people’s enemies are not the only ones who want him dead.Set in a wild northern world of wolf-hunts and Viking warfare, Kill the Dawn is a breathtaking new retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, full of heart, beauty, and bittersweet sacrifice.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a non-magical Viking fantasy story that retells Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but make it ancient Vikings and add dragons.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: None/Clean – Some hand-holding and sweet kisses, mention of a married couple waking up together in a bed

Violence: Moderate – Not overly graphic, but these are Vikings, so there are wars & battles

Substance Use: Mild – Adults drink wine

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: There are mentions of Viking beliefs and customs regarding the afterlife, but one character talks about a Christian-like religion he had encountered that some characters are interested in.

Other Topics: Child deaths are mentioned, both deaths during war and from illness.

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