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Raven 2: Sons of Thunder
(Raven: Book 2): A riveting, rip-roaring Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian
Series: Raven
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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.
The sequel to Giles Kristian's acclaimed historical debut, Raven- Blood Eye, this brutal, bloody and unputdownable novel continues the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood...
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Brutal, bloody and unputdownable - continuing the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood that began with the bestselling Raven- Blood Eye.
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. 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 book's 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- Odin's Wolves. Have you read Raven- Blood Eye, the first in the trilogy?
Series: Raven
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Raven 2: Sons of Thunder
Brutal, bloody and unputdownable - continuing the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood that began with the bestselling Raven- Blood Eye. 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. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Robert Low and...PaperbackSold Out -
Raven 3: Odin's Wolves
The thrilling, blood-stirring, blood-soaked new chapter in the story of Raven and his fellow Viking warriors. From Giles Kristian, THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of Lancelot, comes the final spellbinding and breathtaking instalment of the bestselling Raven trilogy. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Robert Low, and Game of Thrones. "A great tale that held me spellbound" -- BERNARD CORNWELL...PaperbackSold Out
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Raven 2: Sons of Thunder by Giles Kristian is praised for its action-packed narrative and gripping storytelling. Reviewers highlight Kristian's skill in creating vivid and authentic battle scenes, capturing the essence of the Viking world with evocative descriptions. The book is compared favourably to works by renowned historical fiction authors, offering an engaging and immersive experience in Dark Age Britain.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780552157902
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 April 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corgi Books
Illustration: B & W map
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 308g
Pages: 448
About the Author
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 Smith's 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, visit www.glieskristian.com. You can follow him on X @GilesKristian and Facebook/Giles Kristian
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