With this book, Rod Baker introduces the stories of Glyndr, a young rune master in 9th century Norway, and Torvald, her older brother and Norse trader. The sequel to this book, The Rune Master Saga II: Beyond Green Land, is also available at Amazon.com and CreateSpace. In both books, Baker uses his research and non-fiction history writing background to create a believable past while having fictional characters entertain readers. His books introduce the young adult reader to Norse mythology and the fiction of the rune master and rune spells with a story background rich in historical fact regarding the Norse trade exploration to Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, and Labrador and the battlefield exploits of King Harald to make himself sole ruler of all Norway. While written for young adult readers, adult readers will appreciate the relationship between Glyndr and Caryn, the wise village rune master who helped raise Glyndr as a child and taught Glyndr the rune skills. The exploits and adventures of Glyndr's brother as trader and explorer entertains all readers. Baker is currently trying to decide whether he wants to write a prequel to The Rune Master Saga that would include the training of Caryn, the village rune master.

He is also considering writing another book of stories with Glyndr and Torvald continuing to explore the new world past Newfoundland. He finally is interested in exploring new fiction-writing directions.