“Stunningly authentic.” The Booklife Prize  

“A yarn fit for a Norse saga. Full of action, poetry and heart; a thrilling voyage through the vibrant world of the twelfth century.” Matthew Harffy

 “Absolutely brilliant. A tour-de-force of storytelling, Viking lore, and the rugged landscape of Orkney.” Deborah Swift, Italian Renaissance series

 “If you’re a lover of Viking history this book will tick all the boxes. A great read.” Kath Middleton, book blogger  

“Ms Gill blends fact, fiction and legend to create believable characters who straddle the real and mystical world in a truly enthralling story.” Annie Whitehead, To Be a Queen

“A stirring coming-of-age tale forged in love, inheritance and adventure- in The Ring Breaker Jean Gill skilfully brings the poetry and magic of the Viking world to life.” Emily Brand, The Fall of the House of Byron  

“A skilfully written, beautifully researched coming-of-age story set in Viking Orkney.” Lexie Conyngham, the Orkneyinga Murders series

“Viking voyages, political scheming, love affairs, runes, and sea battles - what more could you want from a story? You root for the characters and learn en route, but the pages turn easily and you can expect to read late to finish this one. Now I'm waiting for the next book eagerly!” Grace Tierney, Words the Vikings Gave Us  

“To read Jean Gill’s historical novels is not so much to see into history, but to live it and breathe it with a feeling of utter authenticity.” Paul Trembling, Local Poet  

“Made me want to read on... just one more chapter... and then another, and another. Late into the night!” B A Morton, Crime on the Tyne series  

“Top quality literary historical fiction; a cracking story with action and adventure based on real events, plus a touch of magic. Highly recommended.” J.G. Harlond, The Doomsong Sword  

“All human emotion is there, often in full conflict at times: jealousy, duty, deceit, loyalty, brutality, love, power struggles and comradeship. You might not be able to draw breath at times.” Alison Morton, Roma Nova series  

“An amazing sea adventure that reeks of suspenseful and enthralling tales told in a Viking hall.” Kristin Gleeson, The Women of Ireland series  

“A voyage that will bring murder, terrible storms and sea monsters, clashes both in battles and cultures and mystical encounters, but perhaps the greatest risk of all is treachery from within the ranks.” Jane Davis, The Bookseller’s Wife  

“A compelling narrative … not only brings readers into the lives, dangers, intrigues and heartbreak of (Jean Gill’s) characters, but also provides a memorable portrait of actual Viking life for both men and women, as they struggle to survive on land and at sea.” Jannie Meisberger, Voice Actor

Book 1 and Book 2 ebooks are discounted to 0.99 during the run-up to publication of Book 3.

Promotion from the readers' site Bookbub took Book 1 to #1 in all amazon books.

Book 2 is longlisted for The Chaucer Awards 2024 (ongoing).