Tomb for an Eagle is a wonderful and interesting historical mystery. I have read quite a few historical fiction but no historical mysteries. This book did not disappoint. This is a well-written, well-developed book with interesting characters. I enjoyed going along for the ride with Ketil and Sigrid. I got hooked on these characters from the start and could not put the book down. It is absolutely a page-turner. This was a different kind of mystery experience that I definitely enjoyed. I recommend this for anyone looking for unconventional historical fiction.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-02-17 07:38:432022-02-17 07:38:43Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by La Toya Lewis
On Orkney’s, a resident of the local village is going about their day to day business when they are informed of an animal being somewhere it shouldn’t be and that they will need to go retrieve it before dark. When they get there, however, instead of finding the animal, they find a body, a body which has been buried using the old ways.
When the village leader is notified, a party go down to the burial site and retrieve the body, however, nobody knows who they are or who may have killed them, so the villagers try to figure it out.
Meanwhile, Thorfinn Sigudarson is returning to his Earldom in Orkney and Caithness from his latest trip, only to find that there has been a killing on the island and that it has brought with it ghosts from his past. This is neither welcome or expected for Thorfinn and so he has both a mystery to since and a past to revisit in order to secure his future, but will he be able to do it all, or with his past catch up with him first?
This is a historical fiction centred around a crime which nobody has claimed and a mystery he is reluctant to solve in case his own skeletons are revealed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-02-16 14:27:352022-02-16 15:04:49Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Tomb for an Eagle is book one in the Orkneyinga Murders series. When a body is discovered in an underground tomb still clutching the knife that possibly killed him it sets into motion a chain of events that involves all the citizens of Orkney. Sigrid, who accidentally discovered the body on her property, is determined to solve the mystery of this unknown man. With the help of Ketil, she sets out to unravel the mystery of why this man was killed. Nobody from their small village has been reported missing which makes it even a bigger mystery. Where did this man come from? Who is he and how did he die there?
I loved the character of Sigrid because she was full of feistiness and determination. She doesn’t back down from a challenge. Although it was a bit challenging to keep track of all the names, I loved the historical detail that the author wrote into her book and thought it was very well written.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-02-15 09:54:542022-02-15 17:40:36Tomb For an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
4 star Christian-Viking era murder mystery. Wonderful new take on the genre
First in a series. Here we’re introduced to Ketil, Sigrid, and everyone else in the village of Buckquoy.
Ketil comes to town with secrets to tell and to hide. Is he friend or foe? What does he have to do with the body Sigrid, a widowed villager, found hidden on her land? Is this the past come back to haunt them?
A very interesting take on timepiece murder mystery. I was only able to “sort of” enjoy this murder mystery. I found it difficult to immerse myself in a time period novel with a culture I’m mostly unfamiliar with. I found myself skipping over names and items, or having to step away from the story to look them up, because I didn’t know what they were. This caused the first quarter-to-third of the book to be a very slow read. Once I was able to get an understanding of the time, community, and culture, I found the novel to be very interesting.
This book also touches upon the idea of when old meets new in terms of the religious aspect of the time, but it is easy to correlate that to todays time and what’s going on around us, should you wish to go that deep.
Thoroughly enjoyed the murder mystery aspect and the “detective” work that Ketil does while rediscovering himself and his relationship with Sigrid along the way.
Cw: graphic descriptions of a murdered and mutilated body, domestic violence, violence against women.
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This book was great full of twist and turns. Full of suspense and murder. Mystery lovers this one is for you; it will leave you wanting more. Great character building, very detailed. Recommend from all mystery lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2022-02-01 07:41:592022-02-01 07:41:59Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Nina Maes
Tomb for an Eagle brings to life the town of Orkney, and all of the colourful citizens and complex relationships at Buckquoy. Solving the mystery of a dead man is difficult without modern technologies, but Ketil and Sigrid follow the clues anyways. Every person in this story has a web of connection to the others – it was a bit arduous at first to keep it all straight, but I’m happy I stuck with it, as it was good fun and a well crafted world. There are some real characters in this story, I especially loved Sigrid – smart and forthright, she has motivations and secrets that were fun to discover as the book wound on. Looking forward to reading the other mysteries in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2022-01-31 07:53:362022-01-31 07:53:36Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Shoebridge
There’s just something about a book that’s not only historical, but a mystery to boot. This was such a nice book to cozy up and get lost in! Set in the viking era which I am really into, it was really great! The characters were well thought out and the entire book was so well written. It really was a great start to a series and the author did an excellent job making a book that held my interest and gave me an easy, enjoyable, snuggle up book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-01-31 07:40:282022-01-31 07:40:28Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by April McCoy
This is the first book in a mystery series set during the time of the Vikings on the islands of Scotland. Characters grapple with who to trust. Communities wrestle with their “old” traditional rites, versus the “new” beliefs of Christianity. Readers are thrust into a captivating world, and left with no choice but to seek out the next book in the series. I can’t wait until I come across these characters again!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2022-01-29 07:46:572022-01-29 07:46:57Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Alison Risher
This is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. It also happens to be the first book I’ve read by this author. The book combined two genres that I like to read – historical fiction and a murder mystery! In the beginning it took me a while to figure out the characters and how they got along with the others. The story is so engrossing that I wanted to keep reading as long as possible each night. The characters in the story were well written and I loved the parts where I felt like I was learning more about the Viking way of life.
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While this is a brand new author to me this is one of the most fascinating books that I have read this year. But this thrilling new mystery series isn’t any normal series its all based around vikings, how exciting does that sound? While the plot was facinating, the characters where phenomenal, I did find myself occasionally mixing up the characters as so many of them had similar names. But overall this writer did an incredible job. Our main character comes back after a long disappearance only to suddenly find himself surrounded by murders. But what happens when he suffers wounds while trying to solve these murders? Will he survive and figure out who is behind all of these murders? You’ll have to read this mystery to find out for yourself.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-01-24 16:54:212022-01-25 07:31:28Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by stephanie nicole
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Allyson Ware
One of my first thoughts about this book was that it is cozy. Yes, there is a dead body found in a gully, but the way the author writes makes me want to curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea on a rainy day and read.
This novel has a few different perspectives, which I have come to love from this author. The characters are explained in great detail, along with the world the author has created. You really understand what is happening and the only questions you are asking are the typical questions in a murder mystery. This author really does not leave much to the imagination when it comes to details and I definitely appreciate that. If you have not read this book and love mysteries, this is definitely a novel for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Allyson Whttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAllyson W2022-01-24 15:21:162022-01-24 15:21:16Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Allyson Ware
This is a one-of-a kind book. I have never read a historical mystery set in the time of the Vikings. The plot was orginal. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next. The characters were unique and engaging. I found their personalities something that kept me into the story. this was a fantastic story and I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-01-24 10:27:052022-01-24 10:27:05Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is a one-of-a kind book. I have never read a historical mystery set in the time of the Vikings. The plot was orginal. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next. The characters were unique and engaging. I found their personalities something that kept me into the story. this was a fantastic story and I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-01-24 08:06:322022-01-24 08:06:32Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Shelly Kittell
I don’t normally read historical stories, but I couldn’t help but choose to read this after seeing that it was set in Viking times! The descriptions were vivid and beautiful giving me a clear picture of the setting. The characters completely endeared me to them and they just matched well. I truly enjoyed this book! I am looking forward to reading more by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-01-20 07:57:072022-01-20 07:57:07Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review By Jo Frizzell
Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is book 1 of the Orkneyinga Murders series. I really enjoyed this book from page 1, I couldnt put it down. This is a historical novel, and while I dont generally read this type of book I loved this book and cant wait to read the next book in this series. I like the writing and the story line in this book. This is the first book, I have read by this author and I will definitely continue to read books. I give this book 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Piercehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Pierce2018-11-11 19:52:532018-11-11 20:25:32Tomb For An Eagle by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Amanda Pierce
Viking who dunnit mystery? More please! I’ve always been fascinated by the people we call Vikings so I was hooked at the summary. Sigrid and Ketil are wonderful main characters in this historical suspense novel and the attention to detail on every page were such that it wouldn’t surprise me to find some of these locations in real life and wonder if I’d been there before. There were many twists and turns, red herrings, and I have seldom been more wrong about who I believed to be the culprit. I can’t wait to read more of Lexie Conyngham’s books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emma Morrealehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmma Morreale2018-11-08 09:14:282018-11-08 21:25:33Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Emma Haverstock
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is a four star novel. This novel is very interesting because of the historical background that is presented. With the author being a historian, the way the Vikings are portrayed are more than likely accurate. All the details that went into this novel must have taken years of research. The way the author portrayed this town and the people living in it had me yearning for more. As I kept turning pages and reading more and more, I couldn’t help but get sucked into the story and the whodunit aspect. This book was full of suspense and kept me guessing right up to the very end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Lounellohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Lounello2018-11-08 09:05:072018-11-08 21:23:57Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Julie Lounello
Tomb For an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series and is set in a beautiful country which adds to the story and the mystery.
This book is a story of mystery, intrigue and will have you gripped from the first chapter, the story weaves through and has you engaged right to the last word. The writing draws you into the story and feels that you are living the twists and turns all the way through story, I was completely enthralled and was kept guessing all the way through to the end.
The characters are rich and you take them to your heart, I always love when a author makes the country a character too and to set this story in Scotland you have an instant character especially with the descriptions of the places, although some of the town names being written in either Gaelic or Celtic were hard to pronounce but I think I got some right. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great mystery. This is the fist book I have read from this author and it will not be the last.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2018-11-08 08:37:282018-11-08 09:52:35Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Angela Shirley
Tomb For An Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. I found this book to be full of mystery and intrigued and was kept guessing all the way to the end. This book focuses on Scottish and Norse history and weaves a tale so imaginative that at times it was so easy to imagine you were there. The author effortlessly captures your attention. For me I knew I had to read this book from the second I read the blurb and was already trying to figure out what could be going on. The characters in this book were perfectly written for the story they were in. It felt like they added to the story rather than were happenstance of what was going on. This book was full of details and it really takes you on a journey. Never at any point was it obvious as to who the killer would be or dull as we were taken on the investigate journey. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I loved the level of detail in it and I loved how it felt like it was true to the time it was set in. I am looking forward to reading whatever comes next in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2018-11-08 07:35:212018-11-08 09:49:56Tomb for and Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kerry Baker
Lexie Conyngham’s Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. This is a tale rife of mystery and suspense. Set in the past, it is eloquently written to align with the historical times. The author uses their creative writing talent to engage the reader in the story and maintain their interest page after page until finally you come to the final pages. I felt that the characters were flawless in their portrayal and fell within the story effortless creating a seamless experience in reading. Normally I may not have read a book within this genre, but something about it drew me in and I don’t regret it. I look forward to reading future books in this series by Lexie Conyngham.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Bahmhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bahm2018-11-08 06:58:032018-11-08 19:06:15Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Heather Bahm
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is an original and engaging historical murder mystery story. The tale is as mysterious as it is suspenseful, with a whose done it type theme. Lexi kept switching it up so you were unable to pinpoint who committed the crimes. Just when you thought you were on the right track, boom you were thrown off track. The writing is engaging, detailed and descriptive and makes you feel like you are a part of the mystery. The story is set in my favourite place in the world, Scotland but in a time where Vikings reined.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2018-11-08 04:55:442018-11-08 09:38:54Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jenni Bishop
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) By Lexie Conyngham. While I wasn’t immediately drawn in I still found myself really enjoying this story. It had a bit of a slow start for me but once it picked up a bit I definitely couldn’t put it down. There’s so many twists and turns that readers are kept on their toes and in suspense. Each character brings something different to the story and the author has a way with attention to every detail. This was my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be the last. The author wrote a story that had me guessing until the very end and I’m a sucker for a good story that I can’t figure out right away. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed. I’m giving this book a four star review and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2018-11-07 17:15:112018-11-07 19:40:39Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) By Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Kearney
Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in Lexie Conyngham’s Orkneyinga Murders series. The book is a historical work of fiction, set in the Viking era, that is a tale of murder and suspense. Sigrid’s day can’t get any worse when she stumbles upon a dead body, that appears to be a messenger for Thorfinn. Thrown into an intense game of ‘who did it’ Sigrid and her best friend Ketil, must solve the murder before it’s too late. This was my first ever historical read that focused on Scottish and Norse history. I found the plot very captivating, as I tried to guess who the killer was. The story was full of twists and turns, that had me second guessing every character until the very end. I really liked Sigrid as the main character; she was incredibly loyal to Ketil, and fiercely independent. I really loved the way the story was wrote, it beautifully captivated the setting of the Scottish Isles, as well as the time era it was set in. I thought the research that went in to this story was incredible, as all the small details really added to the story and the experience of reading it. I really enjoyed this first book by Lexie Conyngham and gave it a 4/5-star rating
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Davidsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Davidson2018-11-07 17:07:482018-11-07 18:20:43Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conygnham – Review by Erin Davidson
Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series by Lexie Conyngham. I usually don’t read historical books, but this one intrigued me right from the start. This is the first book I have read by this author and I’m looking forward to reading more of this series. This historical mystery held my attention from the first page to the last. I love the of the characters were well defined and the detailed descriptions made me feel like I was right there with the characters. This story was filled with twists and turns, and I loved that it kept me guessing to the very end until I figured out who did it. I highly recommend this book and look forward to books by Lexie Conyngham in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2018-11-07 10:30:142018-11-08 09:16:16Tomb for an Eagle ( Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Sunday Barnaby
Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murder series, by Lexie Conyngham. It is also the first book I have read by the author. It is set in the viking era, and is about a dead body that is found, crudely buried, and with an eagle. While the story is fictional, it has some historical aspects as well, which I like. It was hard for me to get into, because there are a lot of characters, and with odd names. But once I figured out who is who, I enjoyed the rest of the story. It is very mysterious and that kept me engaged because I wondered what would happen next. There were a lot of twists and surprises, which is always good. Murder mysteries are never any fun when you figure them out halfway through, so another good thing about this book. I give it a 4 star, because I enjoyed it, but it isn’t a favorite. There is a lot of detail and story building, with great characters and interactions.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2018-11-07 09:56:082018-11-08 09:08:44Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham, 4 stars.
Ketil is searching for answers. That is what lead him to The Brough. He is searching for their leader, Thorfinn. But Thorfinn is away, so Ketil decides to wait. He pretends to be a simple trader, not knowing who he can trust. But it turns out all he gets is more questions. Oh, and the dead body they found. Who killed him and why? Not to mention that he has heard rumors that the ghost of a man he knows to be dead. But ghosts and resurrection of the dead aren’t real. Are they? Are there those that still worship the old gods? Do they possess these powers? Will he find answers or is someone really bent on keeping him from finding the truth?
This a what I would describe as a historical suspense mystery. It is set in the time of the Vikings. In my opinion, the description that comes with the book does not give this story justice. There is so much going on than just the rumors that a dead man is alive again. A dead body is found not to long after Ketil arrives. Plus there are other “accidents” that seem to happen. Plus Ketil, with the help of Sigrid, has to take on the sole of detective, trying to find out just what happened. This puts him danger and he doesn’t even know whom from. The story is quite interesting, but I admit I had trouble getting into it from the beginning. There were many words I did not know and did not quite understand where the story was going. But the more I got into, the less I could put it down. It really is imaginative and like nothing I have read before.
I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy historical suspense.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2018-11-07 09:55:352018-11-07 11:22:58Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erin Wolf
Tomb for an Eagle was an interesting 4 star read and book one in the Orkneyinga Murders series.
This book takes us back to the viking era, we get suspense, murder and so much more. I like the kind of reads that keep you wondering who could be the killer and this one didn’t disappoint. Once I started I didn’t want to stop. I have to admit I did have a little difficulty understanding some things because of the viking language which made it authentic.
There are several twists and turns The secondary characters added a great element to the story. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in with all the detail. This is my first read by Lexie and I look forward to reading more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2018-11-07 09:17:252018-11-08 08:57:03Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Michelle Austin
This is my first story by Lexie Conyngham and let me tell you that she is amazing. I was very interested in this story because of the cover of the book. (Who does not love an intriguing book covers?) Ms. Conyngham’s writing style was very descriptive which made it easy to see in my mind’s eye easier. From the first couple of paragraphs to the last word of the book I was hooked. I knew it was going to be an all-day book read. The characters were like old friends that I went to visited for the day. The flow through the story was a nice pace. On the other hand, I did need to pay attention as this is a murder mystery book. Clues are out in the open but can be over looked easily. There are loopy loops and twists and turns around every corner. This story in on the Norse Lands and the characters having traditional names which is worth reading the book for that content alone. I would highly recommend reading this book. I personally cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2018-11-06 12:25:432018-11-06 13:06:39Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Fish
Tomb For An Eagle Orkneyinga Murders Book 1 By Lexie Conyngham ☆☆☆☆ This is a suspenseful murder mystery. Set back in time.
Lexie Conyngham has written what I consider to be a historical suspense story. The names were old, with a touch of imagination. Which makes them unique. So I know I did not pronounce them correctly. The book was filled with suspense and kept me reading. Lexie Conyngham did a great job setting her book up. She gave plenty of background. That made you feel as though you could see the village as you read the book. I love the characters. Such a great story. So I don’t give any spoilers, I will not tell you about who is who, in this story. You just have to read it. Well done Lexie Conyngham! I will be checking out your other stories as well as keeping up with this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Mayberryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Mayberry2018-11-06 08:22:232018-11-06 08:57:37Tomb For An Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Cindy Mayberry
This is one of those books that when you first read the blurb you are a little unsure about but once you are finished you are so glad that you read it. I will admit the front cover didn’t catch my eye so this definitely falls in to the ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ category. The story was a little different to what I normally read but a change is good sometimes. I thought that the author created a really exciting and mysterious world in this story, through her excellent descriptive language I felt like I was right there amongst the characters. I loved that I couldn’t guess what was going to happen and the author kept me guessing right until the very end. The author made me feel like I was part of the story as I was so immersed in trying to find out who did it! If you love a good murder mystery full of suspense and exciting moments then I would absolutely recommend ‘Tomb for an Eagle’ – I don’t think that you will be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2018-11-06 04:25:072018-11-06 07:59:41Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Matthews
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