Feast of the Raven by Catherine Spader

A compelling start to a historical fantasy series

“(Feast of the Raven) …strikes an appealing balance between historical fiction, sword and sorcery, and a noirish detective story, with quick pacing and just enough world building to lend weight to the plot.”

Kirkus Reviews

Superbly written

“Superbly written and impeccably edited….Spader is unquestionably a talented writer: Her writing style is fluid and at times lyrical,…. But it’s her characters that make this novel so readable. Interesting and emotionally compelling, they are certain to resonate with readers.”

BlueInk Review

Gerwulf frets convincingly over his soul . . .

Publisher's Weekly

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In 782 AD, a beast prowls the forests of northern Germany.

He is Wulfhedinn, wolf demon—scourge of the Christian Franks. He is also Gerwulf, the man, a wretched outcast and bastard of a Christian woman and pagan father.

Gerwulf emerges from the shadows to escape his demons and seek deliverance. To redeem his mortal soul, he serves the legendary Charlemagne in a savage Holy War against the pagan Saxons.

Gerwulf’s quest pits him against the dark powers of a mysterious Saxon shield maiden and leads to his greatest battle—reclaiming his humanity in a dark age when beasts lurk inside all men.

About the Author

Catherine (Meier) Spader is a first-generation American raised on the history and lore of medieval Germany.

At age 11, she saw the arm bone and skull of Charlemagne in gilded reliquaries. She was instantly enthralled by the mysterious era—a time of relentless war when pagan magic was still palpable in the untamed woodlands of Europe.

Spader is a registered nurse (RN) who specialized in emergency and trauma care for twenty years. She is also a medical writer and editor and has published over 1000 articles.

Spader feeds her inner Wulfhedinn by playing ice hockey. She and her husband Craig enjoy prowling the wild forests and historic sites of Europe and the American West.

Recent Writings

2 Feb 2017

Return of the Wulfhedinn—on His Own Terms

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Summer 2017: Gerwulf is back! The formidable wolf warrior Gerwulf returns this summer in book two of the dark fantasy Wulfhedinn Series. So where is Gerwulf headed? I thought I knew when I... Read More

17 Aug 2016

Jet Lag, a Hearty Stout, and Tears of Joy

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Jet lag is a strange malady. It makes me thirsty—for a craft ale, a dark one with a rich malty flavor and high in alcohol. Wonderful! A bar with a stout on tap... Read More

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