Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.
A weakened crown. A country besieged by Vikings, suffering under the oppression of a powerful church.
994AD
King Aethelred the Unready’s rule falters. Policies recommended by the controlling bishops invite more attacks upon his Saxon kingdom as Sweyn Forkbeard, Viking battle-king of the Danes, grows in power; bloodthirsty for conquest.
Beornoth, Viking-killer and kings thegn believed his days in the shield wall to be over until summoned by the king to enforce a policy of retribution against his enemies.
In a time of shifting loyalties, alongside a savage warband of cruel Norman warriors, Beornoth embarks upon a brutal quest to rid England of King Aethelred’s so-called Viking enemies.
However, when this murderous campaign leads to the door of an old friend, Beornoth must choose sides, as his loyalty to king, country, and his brothers of the sword are put to the test.
Can Beornoth triumph over insurmountable odds in this shield splintering battle for the future of England itself?
I can’t believe we are already on book five in The Saxon Warrior Series. Enemies of the Crown is yet another amazing historical fiction novel. I always look forward to settling down with Peter Gibbon’s books. I know he is a quality storyteller who will transport me back in time as soon as I start to read.
Set in the 11th century, during the time of King Aethelred’s reign. We see his time on the throne becoming uncertain with Forkbeard’s viking forces applying more pressure. Beomoth is recalled back into the middle of it all. Resulting in more sacrifice, revenge, and the most important of all, surviving it all!
A vivid and brutal tale with so much heart that, as a reader, you can feel the emotions run through you as you read. The characters are so human and real that it makes me feel part of the drama.
The tension is razor sharp as the plot unfolds with battle scenes that I found had me on the edge of my seat. Beomoth finds himself with choices he would rather not make, and it actually made me realise just how much I was invested in him.
I always finish the books in this series way too soon, and Enemies of the Crown was no different. I did try to slow down my reading, but I couldn’t. Now I have to wait… again!
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Author Bio
Peter is the winner of the 2022 Kindle Storyteller Literary Award, and an author based in Kildare in Ireland, with a passion for Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and of course writing! Peter was born in Warrington in the UK and studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University, before taking up a career in Financial Services and is now a full time author. Peter currently lives in Kildare Ireland, and is married with three children. Peter is an avid reader of both Historical Fiction and Fantasy novels, particularly those of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, David Gemmell, and Brandon Sanderson. His books include the Viking Blood and Blade Saga, the Saxon Warrior series, and the Chronicles of Arthur.
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