After his 12 books The Ranger’s Apprentice, John Flanagan offers us another great series. Set in a country of Viking like warriors, we follow the training of warriors taking to the sea for new conquests, and ultimately defending their homeland against invaders. With a he help of the two ranger heroes met in the previous series. For weeks and months of entertainment sure to get you riveted to your iPod… Age group says pre-teens/young adults, but I’m 67 and have read and listened to John Flanagan’s books 2 or 3 times in the past 3 years. It’s just comforting to lose yourself in excellent books sure to release the stress and boredom of daily life instead of losing time and money on so-so authors of the same genre. Adventure guaranteed, deep psychological study of each characters: the good, the bad and the ugly… Lots of friendship, courage, self discipline and smartness.