The Red Knight

An epic historical fantasy with action, dragons and war, a must read for GAME OF THRONES fans
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The Red Knight by Miles Cameron is an intriguing blend of epic fantasy and intricate medieval warfare, following a notorious mercenary known as the Red Knight. Tasked with defending a besieged abbey, he confronts not only monstrous creatures but also political machinations and betrayal. As battles rage and secrets unfold, the Red Knight's leadership and courage are tested to their limits in a rich, immersive world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to epic fantasy tales with rich, detailed world-building and complex characters. Fans of medieval warfare and chivalry, as well as those who appreciate a blend of magic and military strategy, will likely find this story particularly captivating. It's a gripping adventure that weaves together treachery, battles, and intrigue.

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Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of Knightly exploits. This is a mercenary knight as you've never seen one before. Twenty-eight florins a month is a huge price to pay for a man to stand between you and the Wild. Twenty-eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern's jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts to rip the head from your shoulders. But if standing and fighting is hard, leading a company of menβ€”or worse, a company of mercenariesβ€”against the smart, deadly creatures of the Wild is even harder. It takes all the advantages of birth, training, and the luck of the devil to do it. The Red Knight has all three; he has youth on his side, and he's determined to turn a profit. So when he hires his company out to protect an Abbess and her nunnery, it's just another job. The abbey is rich, the nuns are pretty, and the monster preying on them is nothing he can't deal with. Only it's not just a job. It's going to be a war... Even after a decade, readers are being hooked by The Red Knight: "What a fantastic read. I can't remember when I've enjoyed a book so much. Loved the blend of historical with fantasy, the realism of medieval life combined with absorbing characters and a driving plot. I didn't want it to end." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "The Red Knight is a must for fans of fantasy and medieval history both. Cameron's knowledge of armour and weapons and knightly accord comes from his historical fiction work as Christian Cameron, and it shows." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "It's MAGNIFICENT." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "This novel was fantastic... This was great fantasy, not grim dark, not high fantasy, just an awesome story. Read it, you'll enjoy it." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Few books have enthralled me quite the way The Red Knight did... This book is just the type of epic medieval-type fantasy that I crave... it's an exceptional book." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "The best fully realized high Medieval tale since Tolkien... Read and enjoy." - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Series: The Traitor Son Cycle

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The Red Knight by Miles Cameron is praised for its engaging medieval fantasy setting, featuring complex characters and detailed battle scenes. Reviewers appreciate its intricate plot and the author's keen attention to the details of medieval life, offering readers an authentic experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399600231

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 784

About the Author

Miles Cameron is a fantasy novelist who currently lives in Toronto, Canada. He is a military veteran and has a degree in Medieval History.

His debut novel (The Red Knight), first in The Traitor Son novels, was one of the most acclaimed fantasy debuts of 2012 and nominated for the David Gemmell Morningstar award. It is followed by The Fell Sword, published in 2014.

He also writes highly acclaimed historical fiction under the name Christian Cameron.

You can learn more at www.christiancameronauthor.com, or by following @Phokion1 on twitter.

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