A man lies under the tawny earth, hands still clutching the knife that killed him. Thorfinn Sigurdarson, Earl of all Orkney and Caithness, has made a mistake, and he won’t let himself forget it. Now rumours have started in the Norse lands that he might be getting a second chance – but should he take it, when it means that dead men are walking?
Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham a four-star read. This is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. I didn’t read the blurb of this book so I wasn’t sure what to expect so for the first couple chapters I was a little lost, but then I soon realised what was going on and got hooked on the story. The setting was so well written that you could imagine you were in Scotland with the characters. One thing that I will note that drove me mad but I know others will love were some of the names, I know they were traditional names but I was sure I was pronouncing them wrong in my head, that being said it only bothered me a little and I know it’s one of my personal foibles. The twists and turns will keep you guessing and adds to the drama of the story.
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham was a thrilling tale of murder, suspense, and of course trying to find who did the deed.
My first read by this author, I jumped right in, as I love me a good murder mystery. Sadly to say I didn’t get a good murder mystery.. no, I. Got. A. Amazing. One! This book kept me guessing till the end and I’m so happy that I was left in dark as possible, because when you get the answer you’re going to be racking your brain trying to figure out what you missed.
I’m not going to give anything away, no spoilers here. But you must know that the writing is detail, engaging, and smooth. It keeps your attention, and simply sucks you into the world that Lexie Conyngham has created. I hardly looked up from this tale. I felt like I was there, apart of the mystery and suspense. I started to get just as suspicious as the townspeople, and at one point I was questing our MC. You can’t look away in fear you’ll miss something important. I found myself reading a little slower, to try and piece this puzzle together.
Overall this book is worth your time and energy. If you love mysteries this book will be right up your ally. Even if you don’t, this book will still capture you. This is the book to break you out of your comfort zone, or even to break you out of a funk. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will not only love this book, but be begging for more.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
What a powerful story. This thrilling suspense had me guessing all the way through. It is richly detailed and well paced. This was my first book from this author and I thought it was extremely well done. This mesmerizing tale grabbed my attention on the first page and didn’t let go. Loved it.
Tomb For an Eagle, Orkneyinga Murders Book 1 by Lexie Conyngham
4 out of 5 Stars
This suspense/mystery book will have you gripping the edges of your book or kindle. This is a super fun twist on the classic whodunit. The murder mystery plot to this book is very vivid, full of details and I was constantly switching up my guess as to who the killer was. However, once the ending came around, I was in complete shock and I loved how it was pulled off.
The writing is very smooth. This reads like a dream. You easily fall into the depths of the book and when you look up again, hours have passed and you don’t even know it. This book is well worth your time and effort. I loved every inch of this book, and plan to read it again soon.
4 Stars
Tomb for an Eagle is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series by Lexie Conyngham. It is an intriguing historical crime/murder mystery with lots of fascinating elements. It is set in Scotland in the age of the Vikings- which makes for fascinating reading just in itself. There is of course mystery, suspense, intrigue, and some drama. The story is quite original, and I enjoyed following along, trying to work out whodunit before everything was revealed.
Ms. Conyngham has a descriptive style, with an attention to detail that really works well with this genre. I found the map and list of characters at the beginning of the book, and the Outlandish word translations at the back of the book, to be quite helpful. I did find that some of the names were a little difficult to get my head around, and I’m glad I only had to read them and not pronounce them, as I’m sure I would have made a mess of them.
This may be my first read from Ms. Conyngham, but it certainly won’t be my last. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, “A Wolf at the Gate”.
Thank you, Ms. Conyngham!
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed the author’s attention to details that helped me make a connection with the story. It is a historical murder suspense book that started out a little slow then picked up after a couple of chapters. I enjoyed the characters and the journey of twists and turns they took me on. This is a story about making a mistake but when faced with a chance of a second chance, taking it may mean something worse than the mistake itself. I recommend this book.
Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1)
By: Lexie Conyngham
5 out of 5 stars
The story Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. The story has an air of suspense and mystery that had me turning pages and wondering what was going to happen next. There is a murder that has occurred and a community wonders who did it and also who the victim is. There are many characters that you are introduced to and while there are good members of the community that live there are others that fall under suspicion and some wonder about if they could have been involved with the murder. There are scenes that had me on the edge of my seat and others that had me trying to figure out who the guilty one is. It is like trying to put together a puzzle. The story does a wonderful job in world building. It also is very detailed. I felt like I was right there with the characters seeing what they did. I found this book to be wonderfully written and a joy to read. It is one I would highly recommend.