Beneath the Black Banner
(2024)(The first book in the Gustav's Greatswords series)
A novel by Michael G Thomas and Nick S Thomas
Mercenary captain Gustav von Altenburg must defend a plague-ravaged town from marauding Landsknechts, while confronting old loyalties and an unstoppable enemy.
Amidst the turmoil of the 1525 Peasants' War, Gustav von Altenburg and his elite mercenaries, the Greatswords, are called by Marta, a woman from his past, to defend a town in the shadow of the Harz Mountains. Upon arrival, Gustav finds the town ravaged by disease and fear, with neighboring villages crumbling under relentless bandit raids launched from a nearby ruined castle.
But a greater threat looms. A ruthless army of Landsknecht mercenaries is sweeping through the region, looting and burning everything in their path—and now they march toward the town. As old emotions resurface, Gustav must rally his comrades and prepare for a battle that will decide the town’s survival. With everything on the line, the Greatswords face their deadliest foe yet.
‘Beneath the Black Banner’ is a swashbuckling tale of action and adventure by the Thomas Brothers, authors of the Iron Fortress, and ‘Craven’s War’, and tells a thrilling story of war, action, and love during the bloody wars of the 16th century.
Genre: Historical
Amidst the turmoil of the 1525 Peasants' War, Gustav von Altenburg and his elite mercenaries, the Greatswords, are called by Marta, a woman from his past, to defend a town in the shadow of the Harz Mountains. Upon arrival, Gustav finds the town ravaged by disease and fear, with neighboring villages crumbling under relentless bandit raids launched from a nearby ruined castle.
But a greater threat looms. A ruthless army of Landsknecht mercenaries is sweeping through the region, looting and burning everything in their path—and now they march toward the town. As old emotions resurface, Gustav must rally his comrades and prepare for a battle that will decide the town’s survival. With everything on the line, the Greatswords face their deadliest foe yet.
‘Beneath the Black Banner’ is a swashbuckling tale of action and adventure by the Thomas Brothers, authors of the Iron Fortress, and ‘Craven’s War’, and tells a thrilling story of war, action, and love during the bloody wars of the 16th century.
Genre: Historical