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Storm of War
The Saxon Warrior Series (Book 2)
- Author
- Peter Gibbons
- Narrator
- Sean Barrett
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 March 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Sea stories, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
The fight for a torn Kingdom rests in the hands of a few brave men…
990AD.
King Aethelred II, who men will one day call The Unready, rules over a land divided by the shadowy spin of his mother Queen Ælfthryth and the sprawling power of the Church.
The Viking Warlord, Olaf Tryggvason smelling the Kingdoms weakness brings the vicious Jomsvikings to the Saxon coastline ravenous for war and plunder.
Together Lord Byrthnoth, Ealdorman of the East Saxons and Beornoth his Saxon Thegn lead a force of oath sworn Viking killers, every bit as brutal and war-skilled as the Norse invaders to protect the Kingdom against enemies both from within, and from the cruel seas.
They are pushed to the very limits of their bravery and endurance in a desperate fight for the very existence of the Saxon Kingdom.
In a riveting story of treachery, betrayal, vengeance and war, can Beornoth defeat his enemies and protect the Kingdom from destruction?
Storm of War continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Peter Gibbons' Warrior & Protector.
If you like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell you will love this epic Saxon adventure packed with battles, Vikings, and adventure.
Praise for Peter Gibbons:
'These novels are brilliant. The action is violent, intense and at times, frightening. Brilliantly written, I can't recommend these books enough. Peter Gibbons is definitely right up there with the best.' - Reader Review
'Epic, brutal action, a flawed hero defending his people while fighting his own demons, implacable ruthless invaders, treacherous nobles, Warrior and Protector has them all'- Matthew Harffy
'5.0 out of 5 stars In one word to sum up – Mesmerising!' Reader Review
'Bloody and brutal, everything you want from a novel about 10th century England. Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook
'As good as any in this genre. Fast paced with good action passages. Strong characters, well described. This stands comparison with the best from Cornwell or any other.' - Reader Review
'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter
'Another cracking read. The second in this new series covering the years leading to the Viking conquest of England is another gripping page-turner.' - Reader Review
'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty
'Awesome. There are so many books on vikings and how they took the fight to the Saxons, there has never been one on a warrior and his people he loves, bring more I can't stop reading them' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Peter Gibbons
- Narrator
- Sean Barrett
- Duration
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 March 2023
- ISBN
- 9781804834695
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Sea stories, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
The next thrilling instalment of Peter Gibbons unputdownable Saxon Warrior seriesThe fight for a torn Kingdom rests in the hands of a few brave men…990AD. King Aethelred II, who men will one day call The Unready, rules over a land divided by the shadowy spin of his mother Queen Ælfthryth and the sprawling power of the Church.The Viking Warlord, Olaf Tryggvason smelling the Kingdoms weakness brings the vicious Jomsvikings to the Saxon coastline ravenous for war and plunder.Together Lord Byrthnoth, Ealdorman of the East Saxons and Beornoth his Saxon Thegn lead a force of oath sworn Viking killers, every bit as brutal and war-skilled as the Norse invaders to protect the Kingdom against enemies both from within, and from the cruel seas. They are pushed to the very limits of their bravery and endurance in a desperate fight for the very existence of the Saxon Kingdom.In a riveting story of treachery, betrayal, vengeance and war, can Beornoth defeat his enemies and protect the Kingdom from destruction?Storm of War continues the unmissable Viking historical fiction saga series which began with Peter Gibbons' Warrior & Protector.If you like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell you will love this epic Saxon adventure packed with battles, Vikings, and adventure.Praise for Peter Gibbons:'These novels are brilliant. The action is violent, intense and at times, frightening. Brilliantly written, I can't recommend these books enough. Peter Gibbons is definitely right up there with the best.' - Reader Review'Epic, brutal action, a flawed hero defending his people while fighting his own demons, implacable ruthless invaders, treacherous nobles, Warrior and Protector has them all'- Matthew Harffy'5.0 out of 5 stars In one word to sum up – Mesmerising!' Reader Review'Bloody and brutal, everything you want from a novel about 10th century England. Peter's vivid writing really brings the story to life.' - Donovan Cook'As good as any in this genre. Fast paced with good action passages. Strong characters, well described. This stands comparison with the best from Cornwell or any other.' - Reader Review'A superbly atmospheric tale of redemption that pitches the English against Viking raiders and resounds with the fierceness of battle-hardened warriors' - MJ Porter'Another cracking read. The second in this new series covering the years leading to the Viking conquest of England is another gripping page-turner.' - Reader Review'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty'Awesome. There are so many books on vikings and how they took the fight to the Saxons, there has never been one on a warrior and his people he loves, bring more I can't stop reading them' - Reader Review
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