Today, I’m super excited to say it’s my turn to post on the blog tour for Storm Of War by Peter Gibbons. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted copy of the book to write this honest, unbiased review today.
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 is the second book in The Saxon Warrior series. I have read and thoroughly loved the first book, Warrior and Protector. I will say you don’t have to read the first book. This can be read as a standalone easily. I do always say that if you really want to get to know the characters, you need to read the series in order. But, that’s just me
History is one of my favourite subjects and this period is so rich in everything that it’s always a captivating and immersive read. I had no doubts this book would be as good a read as the first. Peter Gibbons writes with such skill and more than enough research for his stories to be total page turners.
I was glad to be back with Beornoth the Saxon Thegn to Lord Byrthnoth, Ealdorman of the East Saxons. They are together leading an army of Viking killers to protect the Kingdom against enemies. There is so much tension within these pages. The brutality of the battles isn’t toned down by Peter Gibbons. This is what helps to make these books so authentic.
I started reading and was again transported back to Beornoths time. It’s such an atmospheric and exciting book. I was on the edge of my seat at times as the story unfolded. There is so much packed into Storm Of War that I couldn’t stop reading. I am yet again looking forward to what Peter Gibbons writes next! Hopefully, another book in this series!!
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Author Bio
Peter Gibbons is a financial advisor and author of the highly acclaimed Viking Blood and Blade trilogy. He comes to Boldwood with his new Saxon Warrior series, set around the 900 AD Viking invasion during the reign of King Athelred the Unready. The first title of the new series, Warrior and Protector, will be published in October 2022. He originates from Liverpool and now lives with his family in County Kildare.
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