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Defiant Unto Death (Master of War Book 2) by [David Gilman]

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    12 Feb. 2015
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master of war series by david gilman

Amid the carnage of the 100 Years War – the bloodiest conflict in medieval history – a young English archer confronts his destiny...

master of war

Book 1: Master of War

England, 1346

For Thomas Blackstone the choice is easy – dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit, or take up his war bow and join the king's invasion.

But vastly outnumbered, Edward III's army will have confront the armoured might of the French nobility on the field of Crécy. It is a battle that will change the history of warfare, a battle that will change the course of Blackstone's life, a battle that will forge a legend.

master of war

defiant unto death

gate of the dead

viper's blood

Book 4: Viper's Blood

France, 1360

Edward III has invaded France with the greatest army England has ever assembled. But attempts to claw the French crown from its master are futile.

Mired down in costly sieges and facing a stalemate, Edward's great army is forced to agree a treaty.

But peace comes at a cost.

viper's blood

scourge of wolves

cross of fire

the new novel from david gilman: shadow of the hawk

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About the Author

David Gilman has enjoyed many careers, including paratrooper, firefighter, and photographer. An award-winning author and screenwriter, he is the author of the critically acclaimed Master of War series of historical novels, and was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for The Last Horseman. He was longlisted for the same prize for The Englishman, the first book featuring ex-French Foreign Legionnaire Dan Raglan. David lives in Devon. Follow David on @davidgilmanuk, www.davidgilman.com, and facebook.com/davidgilman.author --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Review

I'd never thought that another writer could rival Bernard Cornwell... The level of suspense is ratcheted up to a truly brutal level' -- Sharon Penman

'Page-turning and gritty' ― Daily Mail

'Gilman does heart pounding action superlatively' ― The Times

'A gripping ride' -- Wilbur Smith

'The 100 Years' War is the new Rome for historical adventure novels' -- Ben Kane

'A thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale, with unexpected twists, beautiful prose, excellent characterisation and dialogue, human sentiment and motivation, and graphic descriptions of war. The reader is utterly convinced by the medieval world in this stunning work. I am reminded of great books such as those of Zoe Oldenbourg. And, move over Bernard Cornwell!' ― Historical Novel Society

The author writes his scenes so powerfully... It's that level of writing skill that helps this book stand apart from the crowd' ― Parmenion Books

'A vivid snapshot of 14th-century Normandy life in all its bloody, gritty glory by a great story-teller. Historical fiction heaven!' ― The Bookbag

Gilman is a master author. His books are meticulously researched and historically accurate whilst at the same time being thrilling and suspenseful... in the same class as Bernard Cornwell' ― Army Rumour Service.

This novel is, to put it simply, marvellous. The early Hundred Years War brought alive in all its violence, chaos and valiance... It's not often military historical fiction moves me to tears but this book managed it' ― For Winter Nights.

'Brilliant, really brings across the brutality of the period, an author at the top of his game' -- Mark Kearney, Goodreads

I loved the story and felt I was taken back to medieval times with the descriptions... A great story' ― Comet BabesBooks

'I would recommend this book if you want to get lost in history and the drama of the battle!' ― The Lilac Linnet

'An excellently written book with descriptions so clear that throughout the entire story I genuinely felt I was standing next to Thomas Blackstone. It gives an excellent insight to a very turbulent time in France's history and how it affected the people who lived there' ― Book Lover Worm Blog

'Like a punch from a mailed fist, Master of War gives a true taste of the Hundred Years War. It is a gripping chronicle of pitched battle, treachery and cruelty. The stench and harshness of medieval life is ever present' -- Robert Fabbri, bestselling author of the Vespasian series --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L38A8KU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus; 1st edition (12 Feb. 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5452 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • Customer reviews:
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David Gilman has had an impressive variety of jobs - from firefighter to professional photographer, from soldier in the Parachute Regiment's Reconnaissance Platoon to a Marketing Manager for an international publisher. He has countless radio, television and film credits before turning to novels. From 2000 until 2009 he was a principal writer on A Touch Of Frost and nominated for a BAFTA.

The Englishman is a new thriller series introducing Dan Raglan, a contemporary knight errant who served in French Foreign Legion. The second book in the series, Betrayal will be published on January 6th, 2022.

MASTER OF WAR is the first book of David Gilman’s series that follows the fortunes of Thomas Blackstone, a village stonemason in England sent to fight with King Edward’s army as an archer against the French in 1346. In the bloodiest of conflicts, he discovers friendship, love, and sacrifice but his destiny has yet to be played out. From humble beginnings this common man’s reputation becomes legend. Rich in historical detail, MASTER OF WAR propels the cast of characters on an epic journey through the violence and political intrigue of the 100 Years War.

There are now seven books in the series: following Master of War, Defiant Unto Death, Gate of the Dead, Viper’s Blood, Scourge of Wolves. The 8th book in the series, as yet untitled, is being written.

David is also author of two standalone novels for adults, The Last Horseman, shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Award set during the Boer War and Night Flight to Paris, a WW11 novel that pits a reluctant hero against the Nazi forces in Paris in 1943.

Monkey and Me is written for younger children.

While the DANGER ZONE YA adventure series featuring plucky hero Max Gordon is aimed at YA readers. Each book in the trilogy has a different geographical setting. THE DEVIL’S BREATH won the prestigious French award, Le Prix Polar Jeunesse, was shortlisted for the Manchester Book Award and the Spellbinding Award, nominated for the Carnegie Medal, and picked for the UK government’s recommended reading list for boys. It was also shortlisted for the 2010-2011 Isinglass Teen Read Award in New Hampshire, USA.

He has lived and travelled the world gathering inspiration for his exotic adventure series along the way. Now, David is based in Devonshire, where he lives with his wife, Suzy Chiazzari.

A more complete background can be found on his website www.davidgilman.com/about

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