This was a strong installment in this series and enjoyed the overall historical element to this book. It had that feel that I was looking for and enjoyed about both the genre and the way JC Duncan writes. The characters felt like they belonged in this time-period and glad I got to read this.

**Review of *Emperor’s Axe* by JC Duncan**

*Emperor’s Axe*, the third book in JC Duncan's *Last Viking* series, is set in 1038 AD Constantinople, where Harald Sigurdsson, the commander of the Varangian Guard, faces a deadly palace conflict between the estranged Emperor and Empress. Tasked with maintaining peace amidst treachery and violence, Harald must navigate dangerous political waters, risking everything to protect the empire from itself and external threats.

Duncan’s writing is noted for its rich historical detail and intense character development, making this installment a gripping read for fans of historical fiction and Viking lore