The Last King: England: The First Viking Age - Paperback

by M. Porter (Author)

From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.They sent three hundred warriors to kill one man. It wasn't enough.

The Saxon kingdom of Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters.

Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior with a distant claim to the kingship, hears whispers Mercia has been betrayed by her feeble king and placed in the hands of his brutal enemy. But Coelwulf fears no man, especially not the Viking raiders sent to hunt him down.

To protect his kingdom, Coelwulf must travel to Repton, the heart of Mercia. What he finds there will determine his fateand that of the future of Mercia.

'A well-written book from start to finish, full of action with strong characters that you soon love. Really, truly loved it. 5 stars from me. Smashed it.' Advanced Reviewer

'I feel as though I'm sat astride a horse, sword in hand, screaming like a banshee as I charge.' Advanced Reviewer

'Action-packed and hard to put down.' Advanced Reviewer

'To say this book is excellent would be an understatement. It's a blood and gore fest for any fan of the period.' Amazon Reviewer

'The Last King starts with a punchy opening paragraph that instantly draws you into the story. Coelwulf is a fierce and skilful warrior with a formidable band of fighters at his side. Readers are invited to join them in the shield wall and follow them to the last bloody moments of every hectic battle. The Last King is a spirited novel; drenched in gore and positively ringing with the sound of seaxes on shields. This novel suits anyone who prefers a fast-paced tale with plenty of action. If you are a fan of Bernard Cornwell's Uhtred series then this could help ease the wait till the next instalment.' Netgalley Reviewer

'an instant page-turner.' Netgalley Reviewer

'The battle scenes were really well written.' Netgalley Reviewer

'Coelwulf is a fierce warrior with an honourable battlefield moral code. Coelwulf's character is one that you soon learn to respect and admire, along with his men. With plenty of gory battle scenes, MJ Porter's descriptive writing really brings Coelwulf's battles to life.' Netgalley Reviewer

'Fast-paced, deep character development, page-turning action, what more do you need?' Netgalley Reviewer

'A tale that moves fairly swiftly, breathless at times, with great battle scenes and just the right amount of humour.' Netgalley Reviewer