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Warrior Druid of Britain #3
The Northern Throne
AD431, Spring
Bellicus the Druid and his friend Duro, a former Roman centurion, have suffered a great deal in recent years but, for them, things are about to get much worse.
Britain is changing. The Romans have gone and warriors from many different places seek to fill the void the legions left behind. In the south, the Saxons' expansion seems unstoppable despite the efforts of the warlord Arthur, while north of Hadrian's Wall various kings and chieftains are always looking to extend their borders.
In Dun Breatann, capital of Alt Clota, Bellicus believes the disparate tribes must put aside their differences, become allies, and face the Saxon threat together, under one High King. Or High Queen...
Small-minded men do not always look at the bigger picture though, and when Bellicus and Duro seek to form a pact with an old enemy events take a shocking and terrible turn that will leave the companions changed forever.
This third volume in the Warrior Druid of Britain Chronicles is packed with adventure, battles, triumph, and tears, and at the end of it a new course will be set for Bellicus.
But at what cost?
PRAISE FOR STEVEN A. McKAY'S WARRIOR DRUID OF BRITAIN CHRONICLES
"...the historical detail is seamlessly melded into a plot bursting with adrenaline and suspense...To my mind this novel is everything historical fiction should be and more." - JAMES VELLA-BARDON, author of The Sheriff's Catch
"as a storyteller McKay is up there with the best of them." - David's Book Blurg
"on a par with anything you’ve read before by him there Cornwell, or Kane, or Kristian...a triumph, an honest to goodness, self-assured triumph." - STEVE DENTON/SPEESH READS
Dark age adventure at its gripping best." - MATTHEW HARFFY, author of The Bernicia Chronicles
"The Druid tells a story as stunning as the cover art suggests." - SHARON BENNETT CONNOLLY, author of Heroines Of The Medieval World
Bellicus the Druid and his friend Duro, a former Roman centurion, have suffered a great deal in recent years but, for them, things are about to get much worse.
Britain is changing. The Romans have gone and warriors from many different places seek to fill the void the legions left behind. In the south, the Saxons' expansion seems unstoppable despite the efforts of the warlord Arthur, while north of Hadrian's Wall various kings and chieftains are always looking to extend their borders.
In Dun Breatann, capital of Alt Clota, Bellicus believes the disparate tribes must put aside their differences, become allies, and face the Saxon threat together, under one High King. Or High Queen...
Small-minded men do not always look at the bigger picture though, and when Bellicus and Duro seek to form a pact with an old enemy events take a shocking and terrible turn that will leave the companions changed forever.
This third volume in the Warrior Druid of Britain Chronicles is packed with adventure, battles, triumph, and tears, and at the end of it a new course will be set for Bellicus.
But at what cost?
PRAISE FOR STEVEN A. McKAY'S WARRIOR DRUID OF BRITAIN CHRONICLES
"...the historical detail is seamlessly melded into a plot bursting with adrenaline and suspense...To my mind this novel is everything historical fiction should be and more." - JAMES VELLA-BARDON, author of The Sheriff's Catch
"as a storyteller McKay is up there with the best of them." - David's Book Blurg
"on a par with anything you’ve read before by him there Cornwell, or Kane, or Kristian...a triumph, an honest to goodness, self-assured triumph." - STEVE DENTON/SPEESH READS
Dark age adventure at its gripping best." - MATTHEW HARFFY, author of The Bernicia Chronicles
"The Druid tells a story as stunning as the cover art suggests." - SHARON BENNETT CONNOLLY, author of Heroines Of The Medieval World
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Steven A. McKay
52 books446 followersI was born in 1977, near Glasgow in Scotland and live in Old Kilpatrick with my wife and two young children. After obtaining my Bachelor of Arts degree I decided to follow my life-long ambition and write a novel. The Forest Lord series now has four novels, and various short spin-off tales.
My new book "The Heathen Horde" is the first in a brand series following Alfred the Great. It comes out on October 26 2023 so please check it out and pre-order if you can!
I play guitar and write all my books while listening to extreme metal.
In 2022 I started a podcast with fellow historical author Matthew Harffy. You can subscribe to Rock, Paper, Swords! on all the usual podcast outlets and also find the audio on Youtube every fortnight.
My new book "The Heathen Horde" is the first in a brand series following Alfred the Great. It comes out on October 26 2023 so please check it out and pre-order if you can!
I play guitar and write all my books while listening to extreme metal.
In 2022 I started a podcast with fellow historical author Matthew Harffy. You can subscribe to Rock, Paper, Swords! on all the usual podcast outlets and also find the audio on Youtube every fortnight.
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March 14, 2025
This wonderful historical adventure is the 3rd volume of the fantastic "Warrior Druid Chronicles" from the remarkable indie-author, Steven A. McKay.
At the beginning of the book you'll find a List of Place Names which are featuring in this great Warrior Druid novel.
Once again has the story-telling been of a top-notch quality, the atmosphere of the Dark Ages in the North of Britannia comes superbly off the pages, while all figures featuring in this story come vividly to life within this marvellous historical adventure.
The book starts off in the Spring of the year AD 431, with the Druid, Bellicus, and his friend the former centurion, Duro, once again in the thick of the action.
At the beginning they are part of the alliance formed between King Cunedda of the Votadini, and themselves as representatives of Queen Narina of Dun Breatann, quickly followed with the war against King Drest and his Picts, who are at the gates of Dun Breatann.
But after enquiring the reason of King Drest's sudden departure from Alt Clota, they are suddenly taken prisoner and seriously tortured by the same King Drest at his fortress of Dunnottar, before subsequently genuinely rescued by the Druidess, Ria, or will she end up as a devil in disguise with opposite reasons.
What is to follow within this action-packed and fast-paced historical adventure, is that Bellicus and Duro, accompanied by the Druidess, Ria, have to fight and outwit their opponents in their flight towards their home of Alt Clota, before the decisive battle will take place between Queen Narina of Dun Breatann and the Picts of King Drest, and what the final outcome will be of that battle is for you reader to find out by reading this great book.
Highly recommended, for this is another great episode of a fabulous series, so I look very much forward to the next instalment, and what this book is concerned I like to call it: "A Superb Warrior Druid Continuation"!
At the beginning of the book you'll find a List of Place Names which are featuring in this great Warrior Druid novel.
Once again has the story-telling been of a top-notch quality, the atmosphere of the Dark Ages in the North of Britannia comes superbly off the pages, while all figures featuring in this story come vividly to life within this marvellous historical adventure.
The book starts off in the Spring of the year AD 431, with the Druid, Bellicus, and his friend the former centurion, Duro, once again in the thick of the action.
At the beginning they are part of the alliance formed between King Cunedda of the Votadini, and themselves as representatives of Queen Narina of Dun Breatann, quickly followed with the war against King Drest and his Picts, who are at the gates of Dun Breatann.
But after enquiring the reason of King Drest's sudden departure from Alt Clota, they are suddenly taken prisoner and seriously tortured by the same King Drest at his fortress of Dunnottar, before subsequently genuinely rescued by the Druidess, Ria, or will she end up as a devil in disguise with opposite reasons.
What is to follow within this action-packed and fast-paced historical adventure, is that Bellicus and Duro, accompanied by the Druidess, Ria, have to fight and outwit their opponents in their flight towards their home of Alt Clota, before the decisive battle will take place between Queen Narina of Dun Breatann and the Picts of King Drest, and what the final outcome will be of that battle is for you reader to find out by reading this great book.
Highly recommended, for this is another great episode of a fabulous series, so I look very much forward to the next instalment, and what this book is concerned I like to call it: "A Superb Warrior Druid Continuation"!
August 14, 2020
Times are changing for Bellicus.. the land is in turmoil, the Druid order’s reach is being curtailed by the growing Christian faith and there is a real threat being posed by the Saxon’s. The only way to save Alt Clota along with his ways is if everyone bands together to face the Saxon threat..but that’s easier said than done.
No one trusts each other and there is more than one person who feels they should be High King.. Or Queen.
Bellicus sets out to unite the people and face the threat head on and that means joining the warlord Arthur.. he is in great need of men and Bellicus and Duro are just the ones to help!
Clearly things aren’t going to just go their way..that’s the way of war.. and it wouldn’t be much of a story if it did..we see our heroes face probably their biggest challenge to date. I was torn as I read, I felt a wedge growing and was dreading either one not making it out alive.. or simply parting ways.
I’m going to skip Bellicus a little.. not that he isn’t a major part of book because he clearly is.. but Duro.. my god Duro.. what a guy.. this is his book for me. He has got to go through some of the worst trials in his life and that’s saying something after losing his wife.
Bellicus has his own challenges to face, mainly being human.. I think the power given to a Druid made Bellicus a little blind at times and he’s certainly knocked down a peg or two as he is shown his own weaknesses.
I’m a big fan of flow.. a book has to progress at the right speed but McKay did something I didn’t see coming. He’s used recent events of the global pandemic/lockdown to feed his plot..lets just say Duro has some hard times ahead.. our lockdown is nothing compared to his ordeal. Was I bored? Did I skim read.. NO! McKay managed to keep the story flowing even when I didn’t see/feel it.. I was just honestly hooked in.
I really don’t want to spoil the plot at all but I was very pleased to see Cai make his “mark”.. who doesn’t love a faithful hound?? I’m also already in love with Aife, A Pict who I’m sure we will be seeing more of… She is clearly one to watch.
As a fan of the author when he started this series I was torn a bit.. I loved the comfort of his Forest Lord series and Robin Hood but that only had so much life in it… The Druid series has given the author the time to showcase his skills more..it feels like anything is possible.
For the people of Alt Clota war is coming.. it’s going to be brutal for sure and the build-up has been immense and gripping. For the actions junkies there is definitely some heart stopping moments. (you know, those moments you stop reading, sit up and focus, take a breath before continuing) and a few good twists thrown in there.
One thing I really liked about the book was the detail.. the numbers given to the warbands. You imagine a fight scene with hundreds..thousands.. sometimes all it takes is 20!
Overall I think this book packed a punch, the author manged to give me exactly what I needed but at the same time through some curve balls to give me a little scare… remember no one lives forever.
The plot was superb and leaves me in little doubt more will follow..
I eagerly wait the next instalment!
No one trusts each other and there is more than one person who feels they should be High King.. Or Queen.
Bellicus sets out to unite the people and face the threat head on and that means joining the warlord Arthur.. he is in great need of men and Bellicus and Duro are just the ones to help!
Clearly things aren’t going to just go their way..that’s the way of war.. and it wouldn’t be much of a story if it did..we see our heroes face probably their biggest challenge to date. I was torn as I read, I felt a wedge growing and was dreading either one not making it out alive.. or simply parting ways.
I’m going to skip Bellicus a little.. not that he isn’t a major part of book because he clearly is.. but Duro.. my god Duro.. what a guy.. this is his book for me. He has got to go through some of the worst trials in his life and that’s saying something after losing his wife.
Bellicus has his own challenges to face, mainly being human.. I think the power given to a Druid made Bellicus a little blind at times and he’s certainly knocked down a peg or two as he is shown his own weaknesses.
I’m a big fan of flow.. a book has to progress at the right speed but McKay did something I didn’t see coming. He’s used recent events of the global pandemic/lockdown to feed his plot..lets just say Duro has some hard times ahead.. our lockdown is nothing compared to his ordeal. Was I bored? Did I skim read.. NO! McKay managed to keep the story flowing even when I didn’t see/feel it.. I was just honestly hooked in.
I really don’t want to spoil the plot at all but I was very pleased to see Cai make his “mark”.. who doesn’t love a faithful hound?? I’m also already in love with Aife, A Pict who I’m sure we will be seeing more of… She is clearly one to watch.
As a fan of the author when he started this series I was torn a bit.. I loved the comfort of his Forest Lord series and Robin Hood but that only had so much life in it… The Druid series has given the author the time to showcase his skills more..it feels like anything is possible.
For the people of Alt Clota war is coming.. it’s going to be brutal for sure and the build-up has been immense and gripping. For the actions junkies there is definitely some heart stopping moments. (you know, those moments you stop reading, sit up and focus, take a breath before continuing) and a few good twists thrown in there.
One thing I really liked about the book was the detail.. the numbers given to the warbands. You imagine a fight scene with hundreds..thousands.. sometimes all it takes is 20!
Overall I think this book packed a punch, the author manged to give me exactly what I needed but at the same time through some curve balls to give me a little scare… remember no one lives forever.
The plot was superb and leaves me in little doubt more will follow..
I eagerly wait the next instalment!
February 4, 2021
"𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙄 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙩 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙖."
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙮 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙬. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨, 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨, 𝙖𝙮𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 – 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣, 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.”
🧙Northern Britain, 431 AD. After the successful coup, Queen Narina succeeded her husband on the throne of Alt Clota. As the neighboring tribes are eyeing for Alt Clota and the Saxon threat still growing on the land, Narina journeyed west to gather Dalriadans warriors to her banner, and the Druid Bellicus and his friend the former centurion, Duro traveled east along the old Roman road to form an alliance with Votadinis. In their absence, the Pictish king Drest invade Alt Clota, but before engaging on the battlefield they suddenly returned. Bel and Duro believe the warring tribes must put aside their differences, become allies, and face the Saxon threat together, under one High King/ Queen, go after him to form an alliance with the Picts against the Saxons, but they were taken prisoners. As they languished in the Pictish dungeon, and endure inhuman tortures, the only hope of escape is the Pictish druidess Ria, an old acquaintance of Bel. But Bel doesn't know she a friend/ foe? Will, he ever see his home again?
🧙The book - 3rd in the Warrior Druid of Britain series - set in early medieval Britain when Roman has gone and various kings and chieftains eager to obtain more wealth and power always threatened each other lands, irrespective of the fact that the real threat is Saxons who are intruding Britain. Bel wants to stop them, but a war is coming for the people of Alt Clota. So before saving his country, he had to save his home, Alt Clota first and for that to happen he had to first save his own life from his enemy.
🧙Steven has outdone himself with this one. I loved how he uses his own experience of Covid-19 lockdown/confinement in the plot to draw a major sequence in the story. The plot is layered and it is full of adventure, battles, triumph, and tears. Right from the very beginning, we delve into action that continued till the last. The vivid description and wonderful pacing never make me feel bore and the constant twists, deceptions, and surprises hooked me to turn the pages. I also enjoyed reading the reference of the plot points of the earlier books.
🧙The characters are well written. In this book, the giant druid Bel faces his vulnerabilities and realizes he is not immune to feelings, while Druo had to go through some of the worst trials in his life and endure innumerable torture and pain. As their friendship is tested to the core, you'll feel a wedge had developed between them, but eventually, they successfully came out of it. Some of the new characters introduced - Ysfael, Sigarr, Eburus, Koriosis, Aife, and Ria - had great potentials and I'm looking forward to what role they’ll play in the upcoming books.
🧙The end was satisfactory. It will open up a new course for Bel and Duro where they finally decided to join Arthur's warband to stop the Saxon expansion.
Overall, The Northern Throne is an enjoyable lite read and I'm eagerly waiting to read the next book which is going to be released this year. If you like good historical fiction series then go for this series as it getting better with each book. Highly Recommended.
𝙈𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: ⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)
“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙮 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙬. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨, 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨, 𝙖𝙮𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙮. 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 – 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣, 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.”
🧙Northern Britain, 431 AD. After the successful coup, Queen Narina succeeded her husband on the throne of Alt Clota. As the neighboring tribes are eyeing for Alt Clota and the Saxon threat still growing on the land, Narina journeyed west to gather Dalriadans warriors to her banner, and the Druid Bellicus and his friend the former centurion, Duro traveled east along the old Roman road to form an alliance with Votadinis. In their absence, the Pictish king Drest invade Alt Clota, but before engaging on the battlefield they suddenly returned. Bel and Duro believe the warring tribes must put aside their differences, become allies, and face the Saxon threat together, under one High King/ Queen, go after him to form an alliance with the Picts against the Saxons, but they were taken prisoners. As they languished in the Pictish dungeon, and endure inhuman tortures, the only hope of escape is the Pictish druidess Ria, an old acquaintance of Bel. But Bel doesn't know she a friend/ foe? Will, he ever see his home again?
🧙The book - 3rd in the Warrior Druid of Britain series - set in early medieval Britain when Roman has gone and various kings and chieftains eager to obtain more wealth and power always threatened each other lands, irrespective of the fact that the real threat is Saxons who are intruding Britain. Bel wants to stop them, but a war is coming for the people of Alt Clota. So before saving his country, he had to save his home, Alt Clota first and for that to happen he had to first save his own life from his enemy.
🧙Steven has outdone himself with this one. I loved how he uses his own experience of Covid-19 lockdown/confinement in the plot to draw a major sequence in the story. The plot is layered and it is full of adventure, battles, triumph, and tears. Right from the very beginning, we delve into action that continued till the last. The vivid description and wonderful pacing never make me feel bore and the constant twists, deceptions, and surprises hooked me to turn the pages. I also enjoyed reading the reference of the plot points of the earlier books.
🧙The characters are well written. In this book, the giant druid Bel faces his vulnerabilities and realizes he is not immune to feelings, while Druo had to go through some of the worst trials in his life and endure innumerable torture and pain. As their friendship is tested to the core, you'll feel a wedge had developed between them, but eventually, they successfully came out of it. Some of the new characters introduced - Ysfael, Sigarr, Eburus, Koriosis, Aife, and Ria - had great potentials and I'm looking forward to what role they’ll play in the upcoming books.
🧙The end was satisfactory. It will open up a new course for Bel and Duro where they finally decided to join Arthur's warband to stop the Saxon expansion.
Overall, The Northern Throne is an enjoyable lite read and I'm eagerly waiting to read the next book which is going to be released this year. If you like good historical fiction series then go for this series as it getting better with each book. Highly Recommended.
𝙈𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: ⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)
October 11, 2020
another awesome book from the author Steven A McKay its the third book in the warrior druid of Britain series.
The land is once again in turmoil, AD431 rival factions are constantly at war with each other. with their lust for power, land, and resources
then you have the slowly encroaching christian faith that's battling with the pagans for the souls of the people and stemming the power of the druids ,
on top of that is the very real threat of being overrun by hoards of invading murdering Saxons , But to defeat this very real enemy , someone needs to unite the fighting warlords under one banner , And as usual Bellicus and Duro find themselves in the thick of the action but this quest proves to be a lot more difficult than was anticipated ,
An explosive cant put down page turner ,, another great story with many twists and turns , lies and deceptions , adventures ,battles friendships and loves ,
having read everything that Steven has written and being a huge fan from day one I was totally captivated, by the story , I think this could be his best yet., Mr McKay is up there with the best of the authors in this genre
The land is once again in turmoil, AD431 rival factions are constantly at war with each other. with their lust for power, land, and resources
then you have the slowly encroaching christian faith that's battling with the pagans for the souls of the people and stemming the power of the druids ,
on top of that is the very real threat of being overrun by hoards of invading murdering Saxons , But to defeat this very real enemy , someone needs to unite the fighting warlords under one banner , And as usual Bellicus and Duro find themselves in the thick of the action but this quest proves to be a lot more difficult than was anticipated ,
An explosive cant put down page turner ,, another great story with many twists and turns , lies and deceptions , adventures ,battles friendships and loves ,
having read everything that Steven has written and being a huge fan from day one I was totally captivated, by the story , I think this could be his best yet., Mr McKay is up there with the best of the authors in this genre
March 4, 2021
Once again, Steven A. McKay transports us back to fifth century Northern Britain, revisiting the tribal conflicts of Celtic nations vying for dominance after Roman supremacy has faded. Not only are the Celts fighting each other, but the Saxon invader plans to plunder and conquer the entire island of Britain. The great battle leader, Arthur, defies the Saxons in the South while Bellicus the Druid seeks to bolster the warlord's cause by sending troops from the North, a plan held up by conflict in that region.
A contest of crowns sees Bellicus and his friend, Centurion Duro, manipulated like pawns in a game, here to face some of the most dire circumstances of their association. McKay writes the characters effectively, with their old married couple bickering and their courage and selfless sacrifice all believable in turn. Other characters serve well to colour the backdrop of this world: a queen working for peace and consolidation of her rule; an insecure king, spurred to action; an ambitious elder druid and his mysterious and bewitching apprentice; the Celtic and Saxon warriors, so alike yet so different. The growing double-threat of Saxon domination and Christian indoctrination tear at the security of Bellicus' world. In other words, the novel is never short of conflict and none of it feels artificial.
Points go to the power of McKay's world-building. He has studied the real locations of his castles and settings and infused the story with their geography, painting a word-portrait that conveys the power and doom of those structures, from the highest ramparts right down to their darkest, hidden chambers. You see it, hear it and smell it (even when you'd rather not!). Elements from previous novels (a hidden tunnel, for instance) are reintroduced here, but with new circumstances and consequences. We see not only how the nobles lived in their citadels, but how the poorer classed lived in their tiny hovels, many lit only by the light of day. The darkness of the age is powerfully reflected in its settings.
McKay writes to his strengths. He has a knack for fights and battles, and while some authors get muddle in the confusion of battle, McKay keeps just the right characters in focus. Fight scenes are fresh, brutal and convincing. You can see and smell the details of battle.
While fully capable of waxing poetic--he has placed lyrics in the mouths of singing characters--McKay has an admirably economical, simple and direct prose writing style, which advances plot rapidly and with as few words as necessary.
This novel, above all the other McKay novels which I have praised, nearly made me cry (yes, only nearly; I'm heartless) for reasons which I will not spoil. As ever, I look forward to the next adventure of the Warrior Druid of Britain.
A contest of crowns sees Bellicus and his friend, Centurion Duro, manipulated like pawns in a game, here to face some of the most dire circumstances of their association. McKay writes the characters effectively, with their old married couple bickering and their courage and selfless sacrifice all believable in turn. Other characters serve well to colour the backdrop of this world: a queen working for peace and consolidation of her rule; an insecure king, spurred to action; an ambitious elder druid and his mysterious and bewitching apprentice; the Celtic and Saxon warriors, so alike yet so different. The growing double-threat of Saxon domination and Christian indoctrination tear at the security of Bellicus' world. In other words, the novel is never short of conflict and none of it feels artificial.
Points go to the power of McKay's world-building. He has studied the real locations of his castles and settings and infused the story with their geography, painting a word-portrait that conveys the power and doom of those structures, from the highest ramparts right down to their darkest, hidden chambers. You see it, hear it and smell it (even when you'd rather not!). Elements from previous novels (a hidden tunnel, for instance) are reintroduced here, but with new circumstances and consequences. We see not only how the nobles lived in their citadels, but how the poorer classed lived in their tiny hovels, many lit only by the light of day. The darkness of the age is powerfully reflected in its settings.
McKay writes to his strengths. He has a knack for fights and battles, and while some authors get muddle in the confusion of battle, McKay keeps just the right characters in focus. Fight scenes are fresh, brutal and convincing. You can see and smell the details of battle.
While fully capable of waxing poetic--he has placed lyrics in the mouths of singing characters--McKay has an admirably economical, simple and direct prose writing style, which advances plot rapidly and with as few words as necessary.
This novel, above all the other McKay novels which I have praised, nearly made me cry (yes, only nearly; I'm heartless) for reasons which I will not spoil. As ever, I look forward to the next adventure of the Warrior Druid of Britain.
January 20, 2021
Very entertaining. Fast paced, action packed with sympathetic characters whose company you want to come back to again soon. Looking forward to further adventures.
August 19, 2020
This is a Great Read , the story flows from Book 2 with more action from Bel & Duro, Gavo & Queen Narina.
Some new characters unfold during the story, The book starts with an impending attack, new allies and ( without spoiling the story) an event which makes you stand up and think what.... No.... And grips you. Our characters are tested to the limits of their endurance and you wonder is this the end......
Will the overcome.....
Absolutely brilliant for me better than book 2 ( which I loved).
The few chapters around Arthur & Hengist (The Saxon) are good and you know a book 4 will have these along with Bel & Duro heading to a massive impact.
The new characters & friendship ( that starts to grow) are a Great support for the strong original characters.
A truly well written book.
Excellent plot
And twist.
A must read.
Some new characters unfold during the story, The book starts with an impending attack, new allies and ( without spoiling the story) an event which makes you stand up and think what.... No.... And grips you. Our characters are tested to the limits of their endurance and you wonder is this the end......
Will the overcome.....
Absolutely brilliant for me better than book 2 ( which I loved).
The few chapters around Arthur & Hengist (The Saxon) are good and you know a book 4 will have these along with Bel & Duro heading to a massive impact.
The new characters & friendship ( that starts to grow) are a Great support for the strong original characters.
A truly well written book.
Excellent plot
And twist.
A must read.
November 14, 2020
Great book
This book is about the Druid and his friend Duro the centurion getting tangled up with the Picts and being taken prisoner while the High Queen tries to unite all the lands north of the Roman walls which I think is Hadrian’s Wall. There are new characters brought into this story.
This book is about the Druid and his friend Duro the centurion getting tangled up with the Picts and being taken prisoner while the High Queen tries to unite all the lands north of the Roman walls which I think is Hadrian’s Wall. There are new characters brought into this story.
August 27, 2020
Some people are just natural-born storytellers blessed with a vivid imagination and they have a way of making the characters in their books come alive so that you savor every sentence, every paragraph, every page and are sorry to see the book come to an end. Steven McKay just happens to be one of those writers and the latest installment of his Warrior Druid series doesn't disappoint. (If you haven't read "The Druid" and "Song Of The Centurion" pick those two up and read them before starting in on this installment.)
McKay has no difficulty in taking the reader back to the time of King Arthur (who is elsewhere at the time of this story, but will be appearing in a future volume, there's little doubt about that) and you're immediately thrust into the action and life of that time, just as you were in his earlier books on Robin Hood. The characters seem real instead of appearing to be fantasy beings and the ability to make them appear real is what sets these novels apart from so many others that are on the market. You come to think of Bellicus (the Druid) and his friend Duro, a former Roman centurion, as real characters who could have actually existed.
Every book - and this one is no exception - is full of action, but not excessive, gratuitous action that is just there to keep you interested - it has a purpose. OK - some of the torture depictions in this book are not for the squeamish, but they're realistic and you come to accept that this could have actually happened.
As you engross yourself into the book, you start guessing and thinking, "OK, I've got this figured out." No you don't. And that too, is the hallmark of a good author - they toss you a curve when you least expect it.
If you haven't been introduced to the books of Steven McKay, you owe it to yourself to pick up the three that so far make up the series, sit down and have a jolly good time reading them. You'll be glad you did.
All that's left now is the long wait for the next installment.
McKay has no difficulty in taking the reader back to the time of King Arthur (who is elsewhere at the time of this story, but will be appearing in a future volume, there's little doubt about that) and you're immediately thrust into the action and life of that time, just as you were in his earlier books on Robin Hood. The characters seem real instead of appearing to be fantasy beings and the ability to make them appear real is what sets these novels apart from so many others that are on the market. You come to think of Bellicus (the Druid) and his friend Duro, a former Roman centurion, as real characters who could have actually existed.
Every book - and this one is no exception - is full of action, but not excessive, gratuitous action that is just there to keep you interested - it has a purpose. OK - some of the torture depictions in this book are not for the squeamish, but they're realistic and you come to accept that this could have actually happened.
As you engross yourself into the book, you start guessing and thinking, "OK, I've got this figured out." No you don't. And that too, is the hallmark of a good author - they toss you a curve when you least expect it.
If you haven't been introduced to the books of Steven McKay, you owe it to yourself to pick up the three that so far make up the series, sit down and have a jolly good time reading them. You'll be glad you did.
All that's left now is the long wait for the next installment.
August 18, 2020
Excellent adventure.
Once more into battle with Bell, the Jack Reacher of Druidism.
I can't praise this author enough, his imagination knows no bounds.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
Once more into battle with Bell, the Jack Reacher of Druidism.
I can't praise this author enough, his imagination knows no bounds.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
September 28, 2020
BLURB
AD431, Spring
Bellicus the Druid and his friend Duro, a former Roman centurion, have suffered a great deal in recent years but, for them, things are about to get much worse.
Britain is changing. The Romans have gone and warriors from many different places seek to fill the void the legions left behind. In the south, the Saxons' expansion seems unstoppable despite the efforts of the warlord Arthur, while north of Hadrian's Wall various kings and chieftains are always looking to extend their borders.
In Dun Breatann, capital of Alt Clota, Bellicus believes the disparate tribes must put aside their differences, become allies, and face the Saxon threat together, under one High King. Or High Queen...
Small-minded men do not always look at the bigger picture though, and when Bellicus and Duro seek to form a pact with an old enemy events take a shocking and terrible turn that will leave the companions changed forever.
This third volume in the Warrior Druid of Britain Chronicles is packed with adventure, battles, triumph, and tears, and at the end of it a new course will be set for Bellicus.
But at what cost?
REVIEW
One thing you can say for certain about post-Roman Britain - there's a whole lot of conflict, and a choice of enemies to face. The Picts, the Dalriadans, the Saxons, they all want control - Bellicus and Duro have their hands full in this emotionally charged tale. Amidst the turmoil of those conflicts, the author has also included some mental challenges - even the imposing Bellicus is not immune to doubts - his vulnerabilities are a nice touch, makes the giant Druid a bit more human. Trust, loyalty, friendship, failure...all of these things plus physical pain are some of the issues confronting him and Duro.
Another thing you can say for certain is that the author has produced another page turning episode. Plenty of action, believable characters, and a story line full of surprises, this series just keeps getting better.... and there's more on the horizon. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 15, 2021
Historical fiction
This is my favorite type of story. Historical fiction that is set quite far back in history. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to a few errors that a good proofreader would have found. As mentioned in the afterword of the second book, this is something a family member does for him. I imagine that since these are self published, that expenses would be more of an issue. And the editing and proofing done is actually quite good, considering. Being a proofreader myself however, the few errors here stood out for me. Things like characters being on horseback one moment, and bemoaning the fact that they don't have horses the next. But, as stated, there are very few of these. The story is excellent, with well fleshed out, if somewhat singular, or confusing characterizations. Well enough realised that I cared about them, but had a bit of difficulty when a character was considered to be a certain way, but whose actions didn't jibe with how they were viewed. I doubt this would be an issue for most readers. It is for me because I am a voracious reader ( I average a book every 2 days), and my favorite authors always populate their books with multidimensional characters. All in all, an exciting, entertaining series. I look forward to more from Mr. McKay.
This is my favorite type of story. Historical fiction that is set quite far back in history. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to a few errors that a good proofreader would have found. As mentioned in the afterword of the second book, this is something a family member does for him. I imagine that since these are self published, that expenses would be more of an issue. And the editing and proofing done is actually quite good, considering. Being a proofreader myself however, the few errors here stood out for me. Things like characters being on horseback one moment, and bemoaning the fact that they don't have horses the next. But, as stated, there are very few of these. The story is excellent, with well fleshed out, if somewhat singular, or confusing characterizations. Well enough realised that I cared about them, but had a bit of difficulty when a character was considered to be a certain way, but whose actions didn't jibe with how they were viewed. I doubt this would be an issue for most readers. It is for me because I am a voracious reader ( I average a book every 2 days), and my favorite authors always populate their books with multidimensional characters. All in all, an exciting, entertaining series. I look forward to more from Mr. McKay.
March 14, 2025
This was another book I've had in my TBR for some time now. It is a gripping continuation of the series, delivering another thrilling adventure filled with rich historical detail and compelling characters.
One of the standout aspects of this book is how vividly Mr. McKay brings the land to life. His descriptions of the landscapes are so rich and detailed that you can almost feel the chill in the air or the dirt underfoot. The setting isn't just a backdrop; it shapes the story and the people in it.
The characters in this series of books are outstanding. They feel real, with struggles, ambitions and complex emotions that make them so relatable. The author doesn't simply focus on kings and warriors but also shines a light on the lives of the ordinary people, showing the hardships of day to day life in this brutal period of history.
This novel blends historical accuracy with gripping storytelling.
One of the standout aspects of this book is how vividly Mr. McKay brings the land to life. His descriptions of the landscapes are so rich and detailed that you can almost feel the chill in the air or the dirt underfoot. The setting isn't just a backdrop; it shapes the story and the people in it.
The characters in this series of books are outstanding. They feel real, with struggles, ambitions and complex emotions that make them so relatable. The author doesn't simply focus on kings and warriors but also shines a light on the lives of the ordinary people, showing the hardships of day to day life in this brutal period of history.
This novel blends historical accuracy with gripping storytelling.
December 17, 2020
Just keeps getting better and better. This is a page turning tale that reads fluidly that makes you feel like it's a quick read. Leaves you hoping the next installment is just on the horizon,
Potential to be a large series (5+ books) that will hold its own against the Cornwell Saxon Tales, Scarrow Eagle series, and many others.
I compare all authors to Cornwell and Scarrow believing they are the "kings" of historical fiction, it's an unfair comparison when reading a newer author, but Mckay has proven a force to be reckoned with. Kane and Iggulden have reached the level of Cornwell and Scarrow, and they better make room because Mckay is coming to the table whether there's an open seat or not.
Potential to be a large series (5+ books) that will hold its own against the Cornwell Saxon Tales, Scarrow Eagle series, and many others.
I compare all authors to Cornwell and Scarrow believing they are the "kings" of historical fiction, it's an unfair comparison when reading a newer author, but Mckay has proven a force to be reckoned with. Kane and Iggulden have reached the level of Cornwell and Scarrow, and they better make room because Mckay is coming to the table whether there's an open seat or not.
November 1, 2020
I liked it because I think that Bel is a strong character and I enjoy his relationship with Duro. Their adventures in this book had a wide scope and I enjoyed hearing about their travels. The author likes beating up in this pair and they are far from invincible which is a nice change. They do suffer quite a lot, perhaps too much at times. I wanted a little more romantic creativity between Narina/Rai and perhaps even Aife and the big plot twist was a little clumsy as was the explanation of the decisive battle. The final battle sequence was little more than a rapport builder for the next novel which is fine, but again lacks imagination. In all I’m enjoying the series.
November 20, 2020
This series has gradually got better, although it does drag a bit here and there. It certainly got more interesting half way through but I do have one complaint and that is I am not in favour of the fictional names the author has made up. I find it hard to place the locations when I am reading because of this and I think he would have been better advised to keep place names proper as much as possible, although I realise it is a bit too late to change now. The characters of the Druid, Bellicus, and the Roman, Duro, make the story with the scrapes they get into and I think the next book will be the best when they meet up with Arthur and Merlin.
October 5, 2021
Never a dull moment
I just finished reading the third book in this series and after reading the first two I couldn't wait to get started.
There are hidden gems on every page meaning you can't skip pages.
Steven McKay takes to you this earlier time and keeps you there.
You feel the fear of battle, you revel in the feasting afterwards.
You feel what its like to sleep in the rain with just a cloak for covering and you realize what is important.
Your freedom. A friendship that would protect you against your enemies. And the love and loyalty of a trusted dog.
I hated to read the last page for I have so enjoyed my time with these books.
I just finished reading the third book in this series and after reading the first two I couldn't wait to get started.
There are hidden gems on every page meaning you can't skip pages.
Steven McKay takes to you this earlier time and keeps you there.
You feel the fear of battle, you revel in the feasting afterwards.
You feel what its like to sleep in the rain with just a cloak for covering and you realize what is important.
Your freedom. A friendship that would protect you against your enemies. And the love and loyalty of a trusted dog.
I hated to read the last page for I have so enjoyed my time with these books.
September 16, 2020
This book flowed effortlessly from book 2, the story telling immediately draws you in to another world and the time spent there is enthralling.
I am really enjoying the characters, all so 3 dimensional with their flaws and strengths, Bel and Druro's friendship grows to the point that when Druro seems likely to leave you actually almost say out loud 'please, no, don't go'. The new character Erebus is growing with the story too and I'm really hoping to see more of him in the next book. Speaking of: please, soon?
I am really enjoying the characters, all so 3 dimensional with their flaws and strengths, Bel and Druro's friendship grows to the point that when Druro seems likely to leave you actually almost say out loud 'please, no, don't go'. The new character Erebus is growing with the story too and I'm really hoping to see more of him in the next book. Speaking of: please, soon?
September 1, 2020
The Best Yet!
I really felt engaged with all of the characters in this, the third book in the series.. The storyline is continuous throughout the series, so the characters have matured, and that gives you a real connection with them. I particularly like the way the author uses true Gaelic naming conventions for the locations. I always find myself immediately going to Google and researching them even further. I'm really looking forward to the next book. Bravo, Mr. McKay!
I really felt engaged with all of the characters in this, the third book in the series.. The storyline is continuous throughout the series, so the characters have matured, and that gives you a real connection with them. I particularly like the way the author uses true Gaelic naming conventions for the locations. I always find myself immediately going to Google and researching them even further. I'm really looking forward to the next book. Bravo, Mr. McKay!
September 25, 2020
Fantastic read!
AD431 we join Bellicus the Druid and Duro, former Roman centurion on another adventure, this time literally fighting for their lives . Facing a pictish force led by King Drest , Bellicus must use all his wits and strength to save not just Duro and himself from imprisonment and torture, but to escape and save Dun Breatann . Exciting page turner , McKay keeps you on tenterhooks throughout. Brilliantly written , looking forward to the next instalment.
AD431 we join Bellicus the Druid and Duro, former Roman centurion on another adventure, this time literally fighting for their lives . Facing a pictish force led by King Drest , Bellicus must use all his wits and strength to save not just Duro and himself from imprisonment and torture, but to escape and save Dun Breatann . Exciting page turner , McKay keeps you on tenterhooks throughout. Brilliantly written , looking forward to the next instalment.
October 3, 2020
i have just finished The Northern Throne, the third in Steven A McKay's Druid series, and boy, what a read. The characters are well drawn, and are brought to life with great insight. When you find yourself caring what happens to (even the Minor) characters, you know you are dealing with a master storyteller.
I cannot exaggerate the pleasure I get from reading books such as this.
Roll on the next in the series. I can't wait.
I cannot exaggerate the pleasure I get from reading books such as this.
Roll on the next in the series. I can't wait.
October 5, 2020
An entertaining tale!
Book 3 of the Warrior Druid series did not disappoint. We had the same roller coaster of emotions as our hero overcame all trials and tribulations to emerge victorious. What surprised me, in this well researched story, was the size of competing "armies" - 20 or 40 strong, when I would have thought of numbering them in the thousands. Such was life in dark age Britain. Well recommended!
Book 3 of the Warrior Druid series did not disappoint. We had the same roller coaster of emotions as our hero overcame all trials and tribulations to emerge victorious. What surprised me, in this well researched story, was the size of competing "armies" - 20 or 40 strong, when I would have thought of numbering them in the thousands. Such was life in dark age Britain. Well recommended!
July 12, 2021
Pre history at its best.
Following on with the story of Bel the giant Druid, Steven McKay has woven a wonderful series, delving into the ''Dark Ages'' and the power struggles of the various tribes that inhabited Northern Britain and the Irish invaders from Ulster.keeping the tale moving at a rapid pace but still adding a love triangle . Made for interesting reading. Great read looking forward to the next instalment.
Following on with the story of Bel the giant Druid, Steven McKay has woven a wonderful series, delving into the ''Dark Ages'' and the power struggles of the various tribes that inhabited Northern Britain and the Irish invaders from Ulster.keeping the tale moving at a rapid pace but still adding a love triangle . Made for interesting reading. Great read looking forward to the next instalment.
July 11, 2024
awesome
Sights, sounds and smells like Romano Britannia. Brilliant story telling. Sitting in the great hall listening to the Queen’s Druid spin his tales… about the history of adventures and of a young lord called Arthur and the Merlin (head man of the Druids)
Love these books so much, eating them up, but wish they didn’t have to end.
Might just have to read the hooded outlaw books next
Many thanks Steven A McKay
Sights, sounds and smells like Romano Britannia. Brilliant story telling. Sitting in the great hall listening to the Queen’s Druid spin his tales… about the history of adventures and of a young lord called Arthur and the Merlin (head man of the Druids)
Love these books so much, eating them up, but wish they didn’t have to end.
Might just have to read the hooded outlaw books next
Many thanks Steven A McKay
August 27, 2020
Page turner
Well well our rock star druid is fallable after all and that what makes this such a good book. The characters are so well crafted believable and human and that includes cai. I was so worried about how it would end that I didn't even realise that I'd come to the end. So please please hurry up and get Bel and Duro leaping off the pages at us again .
Well well our rock star druid is fallable after all and that what makes this such a good book. The characters are so well crafted believable and human and that includes cai. I was so worried about how it would end that I didn't even realise that I'd come to the end. So please please hurry up and get Bel and Duro leaping off the pages at us again .
September 17, 2020
Action and intrigue
I really like this series of books. I like the action portrayed as it seems individual and personal. Like you are in the midst of it. Personally I like the druid character, always been curious about the ancient cult. Also all of the planning and plotting which even occasionally comes to pass.
I really like this series of books. I like the action portrayed as it seems individual and personal. Like you are in the midst of it. Personally I like the druid character, always been curious about the ancient cult. Also all of the planning and plotting which even occasionally comes to pass.
April 11, 2021
Great read
I've always been fascinated by the way christianity made it's way thru the nations dispite the greed and corruption of the church leadership in that era. The brutality of War and the lack of care and concern for people I'd like to think has changed but in actuality it hasn't.
I've always been fascinated by the way christianity made it's way thru the nations dispite the greed and corruption of the church leadership in that era. The brutality of War and the lack of care and concern for people I'd like to think has changed but in actuality it hasn't.
January 10, 2025
3 for 3
I read the Robin Hood series that McKay did that launched him into the field of historical fiction, and it was a very good series. So far, though, in 3 books of this series, it's obvious how much he's grown as a writer and storyteller. The pacing is great, and I constantly find myself opening up the app to see what happens next. Onto book 4.
I read the Robin Hood series that McKay did that launched him into the field of historical fiction, and it was a very good series. So far, though, in 3 books of this series, it's obvious how much he's grown as a writer and storyteller. The pacing is great, and I constantly find myself opening up the app to see what happens next. Onto book 4.
January 27, 2025
Best one so far.
Was pretty dark and Brutal. And reading the Authors notes at the end you can understand where some of the emotion might have come from. It Was hard to put this book down. There is still a little bit of an untold story in this book so I'm hoping the next one answers a few questions.
Was pretty dark and Brutal. And reading the Authors notes at the end you can understand where some of the emotion might have come from. It Was hard to put this book down. There is still a little bit of an untold story in this book so I'm hoping the next one answers a few questions.
December 9, 2020
Gripping tale
Have enjoyed all three of these books so far, good characters, lots of action, very well written as I visualise the various characters and places. Looking forward to the next instalment, many thanks to the author
Have enjoyed all three of these books so far, good characters, lots of action, very well written as I visualise the various characters and places. Looking forward to the next instalment, many thanks to the author
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