Olaf's Saga Books in Order

In tenth-century Norway, the return of Erik Bloodaxe’s sons threatens King Hakon and the family of Jarl Trygvi. Young Olaf escapes east with his mother and their protectors, but flight and separation turn survival into an increasingly perilous struggle.

After escaping slavery in Estland, Olaf and Torgil join Olaf’s uncle Sigurd in the service of the Rus. Grand Prince Sviatoslav’s campaigns carry them into brutal new conflicts, where ambition and conquest test their loyalty and chances of survival.

Seeking plunder and renown, Olaf and Torgil sail the Baltic until a storm carries them to Wagria. There they become entangled in competing ambitions, Danish aggression, and the politics of neighboring Saxland, turning opportunity into a dangerous struggle.

Returning to Norway in AD 995, Olaf Tryggvason seeks both vengeance and a kingdom reshaped by his ambitions. His brutal campaign brings him into conflict with former oath-brother Torgil, whose band of outcasts must confront the king’s battle-hardened forces.

After his wife’s death and mounting opposition from powerful lords, Olaf abandons his realm in search of wealth and influence. Years of wandering lead toward an encounter in Dublin that may change the direction of his quest for power.