Discussion questions for Viking Quest novels 1 through 4 will be online soon.

When Briana O'Toole rescues a stranger from drowning, she doesn't realize that her actions may have put her family and neighbors in danger. Then, in one harrowing day, Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother Devin and take them away from their home in Ireland.

All of the Irish prisoners are at the mercy of Mikkel, the proud young leader of the Vikings. When he separates Bree and Devin, Bree sails to Norway on the Viking longship. Devin travels the dangerous road home. What will they discover about living with the courage to win? How can they change what is happening to them? Can they trust their all-powerful God, even in life-or-death situations?

Read an excerpt from the first book in the Viking Quest series ...

"Page-turning adventure on the high seas! Both entertaining and educational, Raiders from the Sea is a compelling read. Not to be missed!"

—Beverly Lewis, author of the Girls Only
and SummerHill Secrets series

"Children love adventure—and Lois Walfrid Johnson has provided something new and exciting, as well as informational. I look forward to sharing the book with my grandchildren."

—Janette Oke, author, Love Comes Softly

Bree and another young prisoner make a daring escape from the Viking ship. Soon they face a physical and spiritual battle for survival on a Norwegian mountainside. What will they eat? Where can they hide? How will they find the courage to win? Leading the search is a prideful young Viking Mikkel who is certain that Bree stole his bag of silver coins. Can she forgive the people who changed her life? And what about Mikkel as he starts to wonder, Is the god of these Irish Christians really more powerful than our own Viking gods?

Read an excerpt from this exciting page-turner ...

"What a wonderful find! A great historical series for the entire family full of warmth, adventure, suspense, and above all, a reminder of what can happen when we put our trust in God!"

—Bill Myers, author of the Wally McDoogle
and Forbidden Doors series

Deep in the Norwegian fjords the Viking ship comes to shore. Mikkel, the prideful young leader, is home, but Briana O'Toole faces a new, uncertain life. What will happen to her and the other Irish taken as prisoners?

Soon Bree feels sure that Mikkel is hiding a dark secret from his father. When Bree finds mysterious messages that seem meant for her, she longs to be what she is—the respected daughter of an Irish chieftain. But the cold winds of autumn sweep down the Aurland Fjord, and its people wait for the last ship out. Bree wonders, Can my brother Devin possibly bring ransom before winter?

In the midst of a growing threat will Bree and Devin find God's courage to win? Who is their invisible friend? And what does it mean to be truly free?

Read an excerpt from the third book in the series ...

"Thanks for writing books for all us readers. Please don't ever stop! I can't wait for more Viking Quest books."

—Cambria, 14, Minnesota

Devin and Briana O'Toole are facing the biggest adventure of their lives. In exchange for Bree's freedom, they have agreed to make one voyage on the new Viking ship Conquest. With explorer Leif Erikson they travel from Norway to Iceland, then to Greenland and beyond, encountering the dangers of the northern waters and an unknown enemy within the ship's crew. Will the hardships be worth it in the end, or will Bree remain a slave?

Mikkel, the young captain of the Conquest is full of ambition. More than anything, he has always wanted wealth and fame. But he will need courage to lead his men on such a perilous journey—and to regain his lost honor. He doesn't even want to think about letting Bree go free.

Only God can give Mikkel, Bree, and Devin a heart of courage for the challenges that lie ahead.

Read an excerpt from the fourth book in the series ...

During her years as a captive of Mikkel, the Viking raider, Briana O'Toole has longed to return to her family and resume her life in Ireland. Yet she has changed. Bree finds herself excited to be on Mikkel's ship Conquest and be part of the discovery and exploration of new lands.

Mikkel's newfound Christian faith has changed him, too. Will he really take Bree home and keep his promise to give her freedom? Mikkel has something else on his mind, too, a secret from when he first raided Ireland. Will his faith in God give him the courage to do the right thing?

And will Bree and Devin's knowledge of this secret put them in danger?

Read an excerpt from the latest book in the series ...

"I'm so glad your book will be a part of my daughter's growing-up years."

A-L Hunter, Indiana