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Angus Donald (Author)
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Publication Date: 22 July 2010 | Series: Outlaw Chronicles (Book 2)

Arrows will fly. Swords will swing. Heroes will fall. Legends will survive. And the Holy Land will never be the same.

1190 AD: Richard the Lionheart has launched his epic crusade to seize Jerusalem from the cruel Saracens. Marching with the vast royal army is Britain's most famous, most feared, most ferocious warrior: the Outlaw of Nottingham, the Earl of Locksley -- Robin Hood himself.

With his band of loyal men at his side, Robin cuts a bloody swathe on the brutal journey east. Daring and dangerous, he can outwit and outlast any foe -- but the crimson battlefields of the Holy Land are the ultimate proving ground. And within Robin's camp lurks a traitor -- a stealthy enemy determined to slay Christendom's greatest outlaw before the trumpets fade.

Blazingly paced and richly imagined, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and packed with fast, furious action, Holy Warrior is adventure at its thrilling, white-knuckle best.

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (22 July 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0751542091
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751542097
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 4.1 x 19.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Another action-packed adventure by the author of the bestselling Outlaw

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Angus Donald was born in 1965 and educated at Marlborough College and Edinburgh University. He has worked as a fruit-picker in Greece, a waiter in New York and as an anthropologist studying magic and witchcraft in Indonesia. For the past 15 years, he has been a journalist in Hong Kong, India, Afghanistan and London.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent follow up to Outlaw 29 July 2010
By N. Brett TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
I approached this follow up to the excellent "Outlaw" with a degree of trepidation. It had been a while since I had enjoyed Outlaw and I was worried that I might have forgotten where the story left off and it might be hard to get back into, especially with the recent Robin Hood film helping to confuse with another re-imagining of the story.

But I needn't have worried as I was swept straight into the story without the need for a re-cap. Holy Warrior is (like Outlaw) told from the perspective of the young Alan-a-Dale, impetuous, naive, trusting and religious who is both enthralled and afraid of the man we know as Robin Hood. Robin Hood is a complex character and certainly not a nice guy - a determined and clever gang leader making the best use of his circumstances. You sympathise with Dale's emotions because as a reader you switch between understanding Hood and then being disappointed with his actions. And the narrative is the perfect balance to shunt the fast paced story forward, but very much from Dale's perspective rather then a historic account (although much of the history is very accurate).

The story picks up from the point where Robin Hood (and his gang) have been pardoned by the returning King Richard and are preparing to join him on the third crusade to the Holy Land. By joining the crusade Robin Hood is fulfilling an obligation; he had no real belief or passion for the crusade itself.

The story starts in the UK placing Dale and Robin Hood in York at the time of the infamous Jewish massacre of 1190 but then moves them with Richard's army through to the sacking of Messina, conflict on Cyprus and then onto the siege of Acre where Richard ordered the cold blooded execution of 2,700 Muslim prisoners of war - a horrific act which stained the Crusade.... Read more ›
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A storming continuation 12 Mar 2012
By SJATurney
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The second novel in Angus' superb Outlaw series takes a slightly different direction from the first. While Outlaw drew on the traditional legends of Robin Hood and used them to create a new tale in a very realistic environment, the feel was clearly still a Robin in Sherwood one, for all its grit and realism. Holy Warrior is entirely different, and this to me is the making of the book. It would have been easy enough for the author to revisit the old territory for a sequel, but I think such would only have diminished the impact of the first. Taking the story in a new direction has kept the series fresh and made Holy Warrior as much a great book in its own right as a great sequel.

When the first book ended, given the situation (which I shall not reveal for fear of spoilers), I did wonder how Angus was going to be able to produce a sequel. This tale, still told from the point of view of Alan Dale, with Robin as an objective character rather than the lead, surprised me in a number of ways.

Firstly, the characters have changed subtly due to their experiences. The Alan we see in Holy Warrior is a different man to the boy in Outlaw, more confident, stronger, a little more embittered and thoughtful. Robin also had changed, burdened by so many more cares and difficulties than once beset him. The introduction of a number of strong new characters also injects fresh life into the tale.

Secondly, the story is set to the background of the Third Crusade. This event is one of the few parts of medieval history I'm fairly familiar with and I wondered just how it was going to surprise and entertain me, given my foreknowledge. The answer is: perfectly. The story is not hinged upon the crusade, though the holy war is clearly a large part.... Read more ›
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars `It is simply a matter of loyalty.' 2 Jan 2012
By J. Cameron-Smith TOP 500 REVIEWER
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This is the second novel in a projected five part series called the Outlaw Chronicles: about the legendary Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. The story is told from the perspective of Alan Dale, a troubadour and warrior, a member of the band, who is now nearing the end of his life.

In this novel, Robin and his band, (including Alan) are preparing to join King Richard I as part of the Third Crusade which will attempt to retake the Holy Land from Saladin. As the story opens, Alan and Robin travel to York on private business and are present during the infamous Jewish massacre in March 1190. During their travels, which include the sacking of Messina, fighting on Cyprus and then the siege of Acre, Robin becomes the target of an assassination attempt, and Alan tries to track down who is responsible. Robin has other concerns as well: his wife has had a baby, and Alan himself falls in love.

Through the eyes of the young Alan Dale, we see Richard the Lionheart's participation in the Third Crusade - up to the battle of Arsuf in 1191. It's an interesting interpretation of the Robin Hood legend, and if Angus Donald's Robin is not quite the flawless hero I'd imagined throughout childhood, his participation in the Third Crusade makes an interesting read. As Angus Donald writes in his historical note: `- but it is the author's prerogative to place his fictional heroes at the centre of any historical catastrophe and have them emerge more or less unscathed.'

Angus Donald's Robin Hood is quite ruthless, and not always likeable. Alan Dale makes an interesting observer, with both lives woven around the history of the times. This is an action-filled work of fiction, set in turbulent times.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel
I found this book as exciting as the first two and the story line is as fast moving as before.
brings this period in history to life
Published 6 days ago by Dave w
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Iam an avid David Gemmell fan and i have spent ages trying to find an author as good.The entire outlaw chronicles series is simply fantastic,the action just zips along and the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Warrior by Angus Donald
Robin Hood, Robin Hood
Riding through the glen.
Robin Hood, Robin Hood
With his band of men.
Feared by the bad, loved by the good. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Paul Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars excellant story
brilliant insight to the cruesade incorporating Robin Little John Will Scarlet and of course Alan Dale plus a host of nasty villians as well
Published 3 months ago by Joe Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and gory using historical fact to good effect
Good author good book, all this series of books i find interesting so i sourced it read it and look forward to finding whatever else i've not yet read and reading it as soon as... Read more
Published 3 months ago by william garry west
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel The Fear And Smell the Sweat And Blood of Medieval England Like...
Angus Donald has taken the well worn story of Robin Hood,Earl of Locksley and his merry men and breathed a whole new life into it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr Dad
5.0 out of 5 stars CRACKING READ
This book maintains the quality displayed in the first of this series.

I look forward to reading the third book in the series.
Published 4 months ago by JAMES WALKER
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Gripping:
From beginning to end this book had me sitting at the edge of the seat!! This is one of few books where while reading I could visualize in my head what I was reading!! Read more
Published 4 months ago by eric'mac
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
If you like historical novels, this is worth a read. Robin Hood with a twist, from a new viewpoint. Continuing the Outlaw saga.
Published 5 months ago by Pannier tank
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin Hood - new land, new army, new enemies - FAB!
Angus Donald is a great story teller. Most readers will know this from reading the first in his epic historical retelling of the legend of Robin Hood but in Holy Warrior he... Read more
Published 6 months ago by valkyrie1008
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