Woden’s War (First Kingdom #4)

Woden’s War (First Kingdom #4) by Donovan Cook is out now (published October 2, 2026).

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Woden’s War (First Kingdom #4) Release Date: October 2, 2026

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The continuation of Donovan Cook’s thrilling Dark Age, action-packed historical adventure series. A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy

A storm is rising in the north.
A storm of iron and fire.
Of hatred and vengeance.

451AD Britainnia

Octa has returned from the Saxon lands with the army he promised―battle-hardened warriors ready to face Prince Vortimer and his allies. After a savage conflict, Prince Vortimer’s dream of becoming High King of Britannia lies in ruins. For Octa and his people, victory offers something rare: peace and a chance to build a new life.

But the gods have other plans.

Whispering to the desperate and the broken, they turn Badulf toward war. Driven by their will, he gathers a vast Pictish host that sweeps across the north in fire and blood, hunting Gungnir, Woden’s legendary spear.

Now a warlord, Octa must march north once more to aid his old foederati allies beyond the crumbling Roman wall. As gods and men are drawn into a struggle that could consume Britannia, he faces an impossible choice: protect the people he leads or defend the spear that could unleash ruin.

Can Octa stop the Picts before the gods claim Gungnir―and give Woden the war he craves?

Praise for Donovan Cook:

‘Woden’s Spear is yet another shield crunching epic from Donovan Cook. Any reader who loves battle, Saxons, warriors and adventures won’t be disappointed! A spell binding tale of early Britain certain to keep pages turning and readers entertained.’ – Peter Gibbons

‘Cook gives you thunderous action in a tightly woven plot. An epic adventure from a crumbling empire to a mysterious mist strewn land. Not one to be missed for fans of Cornwell and Kristian.’ – Adam Lofthouse

‘Donovan Cook’s Charlemagne’s Cross series has everything I look for in a tale of the Dark Ages. Adventure and gritty action set against the backdrop of clashing religions and the collision of kingdoms. Great stuff!’ – Matthew Harffy

‘A fabulous Norse tale of family secrets, betrayal and conflict right up until the very last page – I loved it!’- MJ Porter

‘An action-packed scintillating thriller. Pacy, raw, violent fayre, with a cast of characters you’ll swiftly loathe or admire – you’ll think you’re in the shield wall’ – Ross Greenwood

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