Raven 2: Sons of Thunder: (Raven: Book 2): A riveting, rip-roaring Viking saga f

Description: Raven 2: Sons of Thunder by Giles Kristian From Giles Kristian, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LANCELOT, comes this brutal, bloody and captivating Viking adventure, continuing the story begun in the bestselling Raven: Blood Eye. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Brutal, bloody and unputdownable - continuing the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood that began with the bestelling Raven- Blood EyeFrom Giles Kristian, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LANCELOT, comes this brutal, bloody and captivating Viking adventure, continuing the story begun in the bestselling Raven- Blood Eye. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Robert Low and Game of Thrones."Kristian can really write...He weaves in rich historical detail with a light touch...His battle scenes are bone-crunchingly good, his descriptions of the Viking world bright and evocative...Giles Kristian is a great storyteller." -- BEN KANE"An all-action adventure...a brilliant story, beautifully told" -- SUNDAY EXPRESS"This was a brilliant read for me as a weathered historical fiction reader." -- ***** Reader review"The action oozes energy...so that for those precious hours you are happily lost within this books own universe..." -- ***** Reader review***************************************************IF YOU BETRAY A FELLOWSHIP YOU ARE A DEAD MAN...Raven and the Wolfpack plough the sea-road in pursuit of the Saxon traitor, Ealdred, who has left the Fellowship for dead and fled to the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne and the promise of untold riches.Sailing in search of revenge, the pagan Norsemen venture into the heart of a Christian empire that would wipe their kind from the face of the earth, a place where danger lies in wait around every bend of the great river up which they travel.A young man with no memory and a blood-tainted eye, Raven has found friendship and purpose amongst this fierce band of warriors. Having proved himself in battle, he is now certain that Viking blood flows in his veins.But to survive this adventure, his cunning must be as sharp as his blade...Raven- Sons of Thunder is the second title in the Raven trilogy. The story continues in Raven- Odins Wolves. Have you read Raven- Blood Eye, the first in the trilogy? Notes Continues the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood, which began in the bestselling Raven: Blood Eye. With appeal to fans of Conn Iggulden and Robyn Young. The 3rd in the series, Odins Wolves, is out this month in hardback. Back Cover If you betray a Fellowship you are a dead man... And Raven - A young warrior with no memory and a blood-tainted eye - and his band of Viking brothers have been betrayed. Now the Saxon traitor Ealdred is fleeing for his life, to the court of the Emperor Charlemagne and the promise of untold riches. With revenge burning in their hearts, Raven and the Wolfpack go in pursuit. He has found friendship and purpose amongst these fierce Norsemen, but to survive, his cunning must be as sharp as his blade. For there are scores to settle, battles to fight and unknown dangers that lie in wait as they journey into the heart of a Christian empire intent on wiping their heathen kind from the face of the earth... Brutal, bloody and unputdownable, this thrilling novel confirms that, in Giles Kristian, action-packed historical fiction has a new master. Author Biography Family history (he is half Norwegian) and a passion for the fiction of Bernard Cornwell inspired GILES KRISTIAN to write. Set in the Viking world, his bestselling Raven and The Rise of Sigurd trilogies have been acclaimed by his peers, reviewers and readers alike. In The Bleeding Land and Brothers Fury, he tells the story of a family torn apart by the English Civil War. He also co-wrote Wilbur Smiths No.1 bestseller, Golden Lion. His contemporary survival thriller, Where Blood Runs Cold, won the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. With his Sunday Times bestseller Lancelot, Giles plunged into the rich waters of the Arthurian legend. His epic reimagining of our greatest island history continued in Camelot and draws to a breath-taking close with Arthur.Giles Kristian lives in Leicestershire.To find out more, You can follow him on X @GilesKristian and Facebook/Giles Kristian Review An all-action adventure...a joy to read...a brilliant story, beautifully told * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Kristian can really write...His battle scenes are bone crunchingly good, his descriptions of the Viking world bright and evocative...a great storyteller -- BEN KANE, author of The Forgotten LegionI loved it; I found it gripping and I ripped through it...always the sign of an exciting book -- ANGUS DONALD, author of OutlawAn excellent read which compares favourably with writers like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden * Historical Novels Review *Gripping . . . splendidly conjures up the sounds, sights, and smells of Dark Age Britain -- HARRY SIDEBOTTOM, author of the "Warrior of Rome" series Promotional The sequel to Giles Kristians acclaimed historical debut, Raven- Blood Eye, this brutal, bloody and unputdownable novel continues the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood... Review Text An all-action adventure...a joy to read...a brilliant story, beautifully told Review Quote "A brilliant story, beautifully told."- Sunday Express "Impressive world-building . . . The pace of the novel is unrelenting. . . . The series is among the best adventure historical fiction today."-Fantasy Book Critic "An excellent read which compares favourably with writers like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden."-Historical Novels Review "Gripping . . . splendidly conjures up the sounds, sights, and smells of Dark Age Britain."-Harry Sidebottom, author of the Warrior of Rome series, on Raven: Blood Eye Promotional "Headline" Brutal, bloody and unputdownable - continuing the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood that began with the bestelling Raven- Blood Eye Excerpt from Book Chapter One You do not betray a Fellowship and live to see your hair turn white. For a Fellowship is an honor- Details ISBN0552157902 Author Giles Kristian Year 2011 ISBN-10 0552157902 ISBN-13 9780552157902 Media Book Publication Date 2011-04-14 Pages 448 Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint Corgi Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations B & W map Language English Series Raven Short Title SONS OF THUNDER (RAVEN BK 2) Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-04-14 AU Release Date 2011-04-14 NZ Release Date 2011-04-14 Subtitle (Raven: Book 2): A riveting, rip-roaring Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian Birth 1930 Affiliation Nottingham Trent University Position Author (Cyclist) Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9781409094340 DEWEY 823/.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36391892;

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