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The Wolf’s Oath by Tim Hodkinson

8 October 2026 By Editor

In 938, Einar leads the Wolf Coats back to the northern realms to honour a comrade’s last request. When they encounter a fearsome band of mercenaries the Wolf Coats are vehemently opposed to joining forces… until a violent skirmish makes both sides realise they will be stronger together. Einar and his crew must prove themselves […]

Woden’s War by Donovan Cook

2 October 2026 By Editor

It’s 451 and in Britainnia Octa has returned from the Saxon lands with the army he promised — battle-hardened warriors ready to face Prince Vortimer and his allies. After a savage conflict, Prince Vortimer’s dream of becoming High King of Britannia lies in ruins. For Octa and his people, victory offers something rare: peace and […]

Triumph by Griff Hosker

25 September 2026 By Editor

In the aftermath of the slave revolt and hard-fought victory over Spartacus’ relentless army, Lucius Porcianus thinks his days of fighting for the empire behind him. Injured and seemingly no longer needed by Rome, he returns to the quiet embrace of his family’s farm. Yet the blood of a soldier runs deep; restless and missing […]

Cannae: The Longest Day by Ben Kane

24 September 2026 By Editor

It’s 216BC and, under a blisteringly hot sun, Hannibal Barca, perhaps the most skilful general in history, leads his army against the unstoppable might of Rome. His soldiers are outnumbered two to one. The momentous battle will determine the Roman Republic’s fate. By the day’s end, tens of thousands of men will be dead, the […]

Squire by Griff Hosker

28 August 2026 By Editor

In 15th-century England, chaos reigns as a mad king teeters on the brink of ruin. With the loss of France haunting the realm, loyalty becomes a rare commodity and ambition serves as a dangerous game played by those who would dare to grasp the throne. Amid the nobles vying for power, a young boy named […]

Templar Assassin by Angus Donald

27 August 2026 By Editor

In September 1241 Robert of Hadlow, Templar knight, is on trial for his life. Some 20 years ago, his accusers say, he turned his back on his Brethren to join the army of the most bloodthirsty warlord the world has ever known – Genghis Khan. Robert claims he was on a secret mission to bring […]

The Knife Maker of Venice by David Gilman

13 August 2026 By Editor

In 1604, as pirates seeking slaves to sell in the markets of North Africa terrorise the coasts of Europe, headstrong Richard Sheriff and his sister Elizabeth are torn from their Devonshire home and thrust into a waking nightmare. Richard’s skills as a blacksmith see him fetch a high price, but the pirate captain has other […]

Crusader’s War by Michael Jecks

8 August 2026 By Editor

Once-close brothers, Fulk and Odo, now find themselves on very different paths – separated by past tragedies and Odo’s growing religious fanaticism. While Odo descends into ruthless zealotry, believing himself God’s chosen leader and abusing his stolen wife Sybille, Fulk struggles to hold onto his humanity amid the carnage of war. But the fractured pilgrim […]

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