Morgan L. Busse’s fantasy Winter’s Chill serves a lighter episode of the Nordic War series, shifting from war drama to political suspense.
Lorehaven review, 2025

Winter’s Chill

Brighid has one mission as she returns to the north: to warn her people of the oath that binds them. But the mountains are treacherous, and snow comes early, leaving her on death’s doorstep.
· August 2025
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Fighter. Emissary. Long-Lost Daughter.

Brighid has one mission as she returns to the north: to warn her people of the oath that binds them. But the mountains are treacherous, and snow comes early, leaving her on death’s doorstep—until she has an unexpected encounter that not only reveals a secret about her past, but also brings new allies into her life.

Meanwhile, the healer Kaeden must come to terms with the awakening of his Eldaran power. With winter approaching and the war on hold, he ventures to the White City to uncover his heritage. As he walks the ancient halls of his people’s birthplace, he discovers not all adversaries are across the battle line. He must navigate political opponents while searching for a way to stop those of his kind who have turned to the darkness.

Yet even the bitterness of winter cannot keep Brighid and Kaeden apart. A connection has been forged between them, and their bond might be the one thing that could save the Nordic people and end the war.

Book 2 of The Nordic Wars series.

Review of Winter’s Chill

· August 2025

Winter’s Pax has come. Two armies in the world’s wild north settle in to survive the cold season and regroup before war resumes in spring. Reluctant healer Kaeden must find his way as the new Truthsayer, while Nordic hero Brighid must journey back to her people to warn them of their Allies’ true intent. During this uncertain peace, they must explore the challenges of living a missional life among secretly scheming friends. Morgan L. Busse’s fantasy Winter’s Chill serves a lighter episode of the Nordic War series, shifting from war drama to political suspense with fantasy flair. Slower pacing favors this Viking-inspired, character-driven tale whose setting and style evokes hot beverages and epic music by a blazing hearth.

Best for: Teen and adult fans of fantasy with political intrigue.

Discern: Some battle scenes with limited details, minimally described torture scenes, demon-like beings attack human victims.

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