Berserker books in order

A two-book YA fantasy series drawing on Norse mythology and Viking history, following a girl who discovers she has berserker abilities and must learn to control them.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Berserker 2017 Emmy Laybourne Buy
2 Ransacker 2019 Emmy Laybourne Buy

Berserker and Ransacker make up a compact duology that sits apart from Laybourne’s other work. Where Monument 14 is grounded in contemporary reality and Sweet is a thriller, these books are straightforward YA fantasy with a Norse setting and a protagonist working through what it means to carry a power that is as dangerous to herself as to anyone threatening her.

The two-book structure gives the story room to develop without being stretched thin, and Laybourne keeps the pacing tight enough that neither volume feels padded.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Berserker series?

There are two books in the Berserker series, published between 2017 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Berserker series?

The first book in the Berserker series is Berserker, published in 2017.

Do the Berserker books require any prior knowledge of Norse mythology?

No. Laybourne builds in enough context for readers new to the mythology, though familiarity with Norse legend will add some texture to how the berserker traditions are portrayed.

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