Sword of Vengeance

The next instalment in Peter Gibbons' thrilling Saxon Warrior Series! In the aftermath of the great battle of Maldon, justice is demanded and vengeance will be served! 992AD King Aethelred’s the Unready’s army has been defeated at the historic Battle of Maldon by Viking invaders led by Olaf Tryggvason and King Sweyn Forkbeard. The strategic turning point of the battle was when Godric, an East Saxon Thegn, fled the battlefield taking with him the Saxon army, leaving behind his brothers to be massacred in a welter of blood and Norse axe blades. Saxon warrior Beornoth emerges from the ashes of defeat with his heart aflame with vengeance and when King Aethelred sends for Beornoth with orders to punish those traitors responsible for the crushing defeat, he heeds the king’s call. With a small band of loyal warriors, Beornoth embarks on an unforgiving journey across the perilous landscape to seek out Godric and exact his bloody revenge. They must fight their way through a world teeming with political intrigue, shifting alliances and the ever-present threat of the Vikings. Can Beornoth triumph over insurmountable odds in this pulse pounding quest for retribution? If you enjoyed The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell, you'll love Beornoth’s quest for vengeance! Perfect for the fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and David Gemmell this epic Saxon adventure is packed with battles, Vikings, and adventure. Praise for the series: 'A vivid tapestry of war, betrayal and vengeance … I thoroughly recommend the Saxon Warrior series to anyone who enjoys a good read and any fan of this type of fiction! Like ‘Gleipnir’ I am bound to Peters work…' - 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 'Rip, Roaring, Action. Blood and gore aplenty, honour, betrayal,it's got everything. Blockbuster action and intrigue even a smigde of romance. If you like historical action then this is the book for you.' - Reader Review 'Excellent series. One of the best in this genre, great flow, plot developement and characterisation,interest sustained throughout. An exciting and entertaining read, looking forward to the next book in the series.' - 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 'Great novel set in real historical context. Easy to associate with the hero Beo. A compelling read which was hard to put down' - 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 'A good sprinkling of fact and fiction, and always a good read. A series of books worth following. Well done.' - Reader Review 'Thunderously atmospheric! Gibbons once again proves himself a master of Viking & Dark Age lore.' - Gordon Doherty 'Absolutely cracking. The best Viking saga I've read in years. A joy to pick up again.' - Ross Greenwood