Aarons Edward S. Libri

Gunnar Black Wolf, son of a Viking lord and a Moorish slave, grows up as one of the chosen of Odin and the companion of prince Harald Finehair. He returns home from fun and free-booting to find his adoptive parents, wife, and child dead, and vows vengeance against their slayer. In the course of this quest, he becomes outlawed and is driven to lead a mighty raid against the Franks.

Set against a sweltering Philadelphia night, the story follows teenager Johnny Broom, who has a plan to outsmart his rivals. While orchestrating a gang rumble with the Violets, his true intention is to break into a warehouse guarded by his brother, aiming to steal from Comber's crew. Johnny's confidence and scheming highlight the tension and excitement of his risky endeavor.