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Giles Kristian

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Giles Kristian's first historical novels were the acclaimed and bestselling RAVEN Viking trilogy – Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin’s Wolves. For his next series, he drew on a long-held fascination with the English Civil War to chart the fortunes of a family divided by this brutal conflict in The Bleeding Land and Brothers’ Fury. Giles also co-wrote Wilbur Smith’s No.1 bestseller, Golden Lion. In God of Vengeance (a TIMES Book of the Year), Winter’s Fire, and the Historical Writers’ Association Gold Crown shortlisted Wings of the Storm, he returned to the world of the Vikings to tell the story of Sigurd and his celebrated fictional fellowship. Lancelot was published to great acclaim and hit The Times bestseller charts at No. 3. It was al ...more

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Giles Kristian Hi Bojan, so there are six Viking books in total. Three books in the RAVEN saga: Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin's Wolves. Then there are three bo…moreHi Bojan, so there are six Viking books in total. Three books in the RAVEN saga: Blood Eye, Sons of Thunder and Odin's Wolves. Then there are three books in the Rise of Sigurd saga: God of Vengeance, Winter's Fire, and Wings of the Storm. The Sigurd saga is like a prequel to the RAVEN books. Does this make sense? Regards, Giles (less)
Giles Kristian Sorry, Tom, I'm rubbish at navigating Goodreads. I'd like to write a third, yes. There are still lots of adventures ahead for the Rivers family, but i…moreSorry, Tom, I'm rubbish at navigating Goodreads. I'd like to write a third, yes. There are still lots of adventures ahead for the Rivers family, but it depends on the market and my publisher and other factors. Maybe when enough readers have read the other two books and are clamouring for more. :) (less)
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Blood Eye (Raven, #1)

4.05 avg rating — 5,475 ratings — published 2009 — 3 editions
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Lancelot (The Arthurian Tal...

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God of Vengeance (The Rise ...

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Sons of Thunder (Raven, #2)

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Hellmouth

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Odin's Wolves (Raven, #3)

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Wings of the Storm (The Ris...

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Camelot (The Arthurian Tale...

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Where Blood Runs Cold

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“Sword and shield, flesh and bone, I am your man, Sigurd Haraldarson. As long as the sun shines and the world endures, henceforth and for evermore.”
Giles Kristian, God of Vengeance

“And yet Arthur had Merlin. And Merlin had an idea. And so Arthur listened”
Giles Kristian, Lancelot

“What is the worst they can do to us?" Perhaps I was a fool but I felt neither fear nor regret. And as for Guinevere, I loved her and she loved me; I believed that was enough.”
Giles Kristian, Lancelot
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Heather Thank you for accepting my friend request. I really enjoyed Blood Eye!


Rebecca Muwahahaha didn't I tell you that there is no escape from me :P Nice to know there are various ways I can "stalk" ahem I mean follow and support you :)

Roll on July!


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Giles Kristian Dear Lucinda, I'm so glad you won a copy of my first novel, RAVEN Blood Eye! Thanks for entering the giveaway, and I hope you enjoy the tale. Now pack up your sea chest, grab yourself an oar and get rowing! ;-)
All the best, and may the Norns weave you a fine wyrd.
Giles


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T.D. McKinnon Hi Giles,

This is just short note to thank you for accepting my friend request. I hope that 2012 is your best year yet, as it is for me.

T.D.


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