Storm of War : An action-packed historical adventure from award-winner Peter Gibbons (The Saxon Warrior Series)

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. F