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From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.
Can one man unite the Saxons against their common enemy?
The recent events within Kingsholm allow King Coelwulf of Mercia and his warriors no time to enjoy their successes or mourn their dead.
Unwilling but honour-bound to meet King Alfred of Wessex, Coelwulf journeys south. The man Coelwulf encounters is everything he fears. Alfred is no warrior of Wessex.
As the Grantabridge jarls gather at Wareham, Coelwulf and his warriors are faced with a crucial choice. Should they come to the aid of their southern neighbours or risk the return of Viking raiders to Mercia when the West Saxon forces falter under the enemy’s onslaught once more?
To save their kingdom, they might first have to rescue that of their longest enemy, the West Saxons, and their inept king. The future of Mercia remains at stake, but her warriors will defend her with their last breaths.
"To say this book is excellent would be an understatement. it’s a blood and gore fest for any fan of the period." Amazon Reviewer
"an instant page-turner." Netgalley Reviewer
"The battle scenes were really well written." Netgalley Reviewer
"Coelwulf is a fierce warrior with an honourable battlefield moral code. Coelwulf’s character is one that you soon learn to respect and admire, along with his men. With plenty of gory battle scenes, MJ Porter’s descriptive writing really brings Coelwulf’s battles to life." Netgalley Reviewer
"Fast-paced, deep character development, page-turning action, what more do you need." Netgalley Reviewer
"A tale that moves fairly swiftly, breathless at times, with great battle scenes and just the right amount of humour." Netgalley Reviewer
"I really loved this book, great strong central characters that grow on you. Fantastic read. The book had me gripped. Excellent storyline, fast-paced, full of action, bloody action and violence you feel like you're stood in the shield walk or charging on a horse with the blood & sweat of man & beast around you as you help battle the impossible odds. The stories main character Coelwulf is a true warrior of royal blood & the only man with the skills & presence to pull the lords of Mercia together. He stands tall with his band of warriors & draws men to him to do battle. A true hero of old." Netgalley Reviewer
The Last King
The Last Warrior
The Last Horse
The Last Enemy
The Last Sword
The Last Shield
The Last Seven
The Last Viking
The Last Alliance
Genre: Historical
Can one man unite the Saxons against their common enemy?
The recent events within Kingsholm allow King Coelwulf of Mercia and his warriors no time to enjoy their successes or mourn their dead.
Unwilling but honour-bound to meet King Alfred of Wessex, Coelwulf journeys south. The man Coelwulf encounters is everything he fears. Alfred is no warrior of Wessex.
As the Grantabridge jarls gather at Wareham, Coelwulf and his warriors are faced with a crucial choice. Should they come to the aid of their southern neighbours or risk the return of Viking raiders to Mercia when the West Saxon forces falter under the enemy’s onslaught once more?
To save their kingdom, they might first have to rescue that of their longest enemy, the West Saxons, and their inept king. The future of Mercia remains at stake, but her warriors will defend her with their last breaths.
Praise for The Last King
"Action-packed and hard to put down.""To say this book is excellent would be an understatement. it’s a blood and gore fest for any fan of the period." Amazon Reviewer
"an instant page-turner." Netgalley Reviewer
"The battle scenes were really well written." Netgalley Reviewer
"Coelwulf is a fierce warrior with an honourable battlefield moral code. Coelwulf’s character is one that you soon learn to respect and admire, along with his men. With plenty of gory battle scenes, MJ Porter’s descriptive writing really brings Coelwulf’s battles to life." Netgalley Reviewer
"Fast-paced, deep character development, page-turning action, what more do you need." Netgalley Reviewer
"A tale that moves fairly swiftly, breathless at times, with great battle scenes and just the right amount of humour." Netgalley Reviewer
"I really loved this book, great strong central characters that grow on you. Fantastic read. The book had me gripped. Excellent storyline, fast-paced, full of action, bloody action and violence you feel like you're stood in the shield walk or charging on a horse with the blood & sweat of man & beast around you as you help battle the impossible odds. The stories main character Coelwulf is a true warrior of royal blood & the only man with the skills & presence to pull the lords of Mercia together. He stands tall with his band of warriors & draws men to him to do battle. A true hero of old." Netgalley Reviewer
The Ninth Century Series
Coelwulf's Company: Tales from before The Last KingThe Last King
The Last Warrior
The Last Horse
The Last Enemy
The Last Sword
The Last Shield
The Last Seven
The Last Viking
The Last Alliance
MEET THE AUTHOR
I'm an author of historical fiction and non-fiction (Early English/Viking), fantasy and non-fiction I write A LOT. You've been warned.Genre: Historical
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