book cover of Runestruck
 

Runestruck

(1977)
A novel by

 
 
When two gas station attendants find what appears to be a Viking runestone while clamming, a (fictional) small Maine town goes agog with Viking enthusiasm. Berryville is set to lay claim to be the site of America's first Nordic colonists, although there are some skeptics, too. A comic novel, including some fine faux country-music lyrics.



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