Vignar Cycle

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+A pair of grisly murders rock the tranquility of the three villages on Halfpeak Mountain. The sheer bloodiness of the deaths indicates an animalistic rage, but Vignar Olafsson sees a different pattern. A veteran of the war that nearly annihilated his race, Vignar has seen killings like these in the past. Yet as he pursues the murderer, a deeper plot threatens to engulf him, and the mountain villagers, in a cataclysm of rage and death. Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Leaving Halfpeak behind him, Vignar Olafsson joins forces with a dwarfish pirate captain to hunt for a fabled treasure trove. Together they search for the key to the treasure map, braving sea monsters and rival ships alike. But keys come in many shapes and in the end Vignar must decide whether he is only a brigand or, perhaps, something more. Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Traveling in disguise among his hated foes, Vignar Olafsson is drawn into the plight of a border camp. On Mariel's insistence, and scenting a reward in the offing, Vignar offers to track down and slay whatever creature is stalking the night. He does not realize that this will bring him to confront an old foe, one who nearly defeated him before. And this time, the enemy is even more devious and powerful... Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Vignar and Mariel journey to Fellheim, the seat of the Warlord's power, seeking a reward for their deeds. But upon arrival they find a city plagued by a shadowy underworld figure, one who is threatening the Warlord himself. Vignar cannot refuse the savior of his people, and his former general, and is drawn into an intrigue that runs from the rooftops of Fellheim to the very sewers below. And in this city, Mariel is not welcome... Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Long ago a great doom fell upon the Dwarven cities. Their gates were locked from within, their forges silenced, and none could say how or why. Now Vignar and Mariel travel to Dwarval, the last remaining settlement for the refugees of the Dwarvish race. Their intention is to browse the markets and purchase some trinkets, but it is not long before they realize that Dwarval is about to suffer the fate of those ancient cities. And it is up to Vignar, Mariel, and one of Vignar's rival's to stop it... Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Vignar lost both his parents during the Terror and, he suspects, to the same killer. With Mariel's assistance, the daring warrior embarks on a quest to locate a fabled artifact that will reveal the identity of his parent's killer. Rumor suggests the artifact was entombed with the Kings of Old. In a city that has since become the symbol of Elvish military might... Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

Short StoryRecommended Ages: 17+Fleeing the wrath of the Uruk King, Vignar and Mariel seek for a being with the wisdom and power to use the Scry of Skein. While the Scry is known to provide answers, it is equally known for misleading those seeking the answers. Or just driving them mad. The quest takes them deep into the mountains, to find an elf who's dabbling in strange and mysterious magics have caused her to be banished from her homeland. Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.

The Elven Terror ravaged the Kingdom of the Northmen for over a decade, nearly exterminating the people of the North before a desperate peace could be brokered.Vignar Olafsson emerges from the war with the reputation of a hero, but despite all of his efforts, the Terror took both his mother and father. His oath of vengeance upon all of elven-kind is his only concern until he meets the enchanting elven agent, Mariel Gwindalin. When Vignar learns that his parents' is a particular elven assassin, he sets out at once to bring his hateful foe to justice.Mariel Gwindalin has been a loyal servant of her house, even since she has come to know Vignar, but her lover's quest strikes at one of the most celebrated heroes of the Lun'Sil Clan. Traveling with her red-haired human has convinced her that strengthening the uneasy peace between their peoples is the right path forward for both kingdoms. But her affiliation with Vignar has made her suspect in her house and she has little faith that her people will surrender their hero to Vignar's justice without a fight.Grakon Furiel, one-time hero of the Uruk'Sil Clan, seeks a sorcerer capable of restoring his missing foot. Outlawed by his chieftain and stripped of his titles and glory, Grak is willing to do anything to regain his former glory, including reaching out to a scheming human magician. Little does he realize that his simple request pulls him into an intrigue that is intended to topple kingdoms. With only one foot yet, Grak is no longer the fighter that he once was, but he still is not afraid of a good fight.Join Vignar, Mariel, and Grak as they swashbuckle their way through danger and intrigue. Don't miss this astounding conclusion to Byron Gordon's epic Vignar Cycle, get your copy today! Byron Gordon grew up in the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland, USA. One of six children, he soon discovered his love of reading, ranging from the clever humor of P.G. Wodehouse to the epic fantasy of Tolkien to the fast paced science fiction of Timothy Zahn. Fed on this widely varied diet, his imagination blossomed and he began to write, desiring to create worlds and adventures of his own.After realizing the bleak financial prospects of an aspiring writer trying to break into the fiction realm, Byron enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He spent an extra week in Coast Guard Boot Camp (Cape May, NJ) for writing during the breaks between classes. After Boot Camp he traveled to California for training in radio communications. Following the completion of his training, he spent three years on a Coast Guard Cutter, interdicting and repatriating illegal migrants. He currently is still on active duty and plans search and rescue efforts on the east coast of the USA.Despite the intense, and often hectic, schedule that military life entails, Byron has continued to write in his free time. While writing a complete novel still proves elusive, he has composed multiple short stories and a small amount of poetry. In the spring of 2011, he started publishing his writings electronically and now has a fair number of short stories and poetry available online in a variety of formats. Robbed of family and future in a genocidal war, a young warrior tries to leave the past behind him. But it is hard to outrun thoughts of vengeance and as his adventures reveal the calculated murder of his parents under the cover of the fighting, Vignar realizes he must confront his past or forever be a slave to it.His quest for vengeance takes him to all corners of the Northlands and pits him against fearsome witches, sword-masters, and pirates. Not to mention the mysterious assassin who murdered his family...Follow Vignar and his friends through this series, reminiscent of Robert E. Howard's Conan tales. The series is initiated by seven episodic short stories and climaxes with a novel length adventure that will leave you begging for more.