Hammer and the Cross C D/Bx18

Given that I like a great deal of Harry Harrison's work, i'm surprised that I haven't yet read any of his alternative history novels. hadn't, I should say, as I now clearly have.

I utterly enjoyed this one, I'll admit. history not being my strong point I'm sure there are many nuances I'll have missed, but even without a grounding in the era it's a fantastic story and an intellectually intriguing experience. The combat was well described, the Vikings richly detailed and the linguistics were just incredible. It was a viscerally brilliant read, not without its share of blood and guts, but never so copiously as to make you feel that's the entire point of the work.
With Gods, religions and mysteries aplenty, I'm glad there's more in the series