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A Valkyrie of Vinland.

Gylla, Bjorn and her crew are marooned on new shores as an early winter closes in fast and fierce.

There are friends, foes, and a mysterious treasure, and that's all before the gods intervene!

Welcome to the early years of Norse America!

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A Valkyrie of Vinland is a standalone short story.

If you have already discovered Colin Taber's alternate history setting, The United States of Vinland (USV), this tale is placed in that timeline midway between USV#3: Loki's Rage and USV#4: Odin's Hall. Familiarity with the broader USV series and characters is not required. This short story is approximately 30 pages long and is a standalone tale.

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The Markland Settlement Saga series (including separately published short stories) reading order is:

The United States Of Vinland (USV#1): The Landing A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#1): Young Ravens & Hidden Blades The United States Of Vinland (USV#2): Red Winter A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#2): Old Gods (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard) The United States Of Vinland (USV#3): Loki's Rage A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#3): Hunted (written with permission by L.E. Sheppard)

And coming in 2022 and early 2023:

A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#4): A Valkyrie of Vinland The United States Of Vinland (USV#4): Odin's Hall A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#5): A Wolf's Call The United States Of Vinland (USV#5): Markland Aflame A Short Tale From Norse America (ASTFNA#6): Blood of Bears

This open-ended alternate history series will continue with future installments chronicling the eventual founding and rise of one of the greatest nations the world has ever seen.