Son of the Morning – A Novel - Hardcover

Alder, Mark

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9781605989501: Son of the Morning – A Novel

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ISBN 10: 1605989509 ISBN 13: 9781605989501

Publisher: Pegasus, 2017

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Meanwhile, among the poor and downtrodden, heretical whispers are taking hold: what if God--who has never been seen to do anything for them--is not the rightful leader of the heavens after all? And as Edward's situation becomes increasingly desperate, even his counselors begin to believe that if God won't listen, perhaps they can find a savior not from Heaven, but from Hell.

In a sweeping tale packed with courtiers and kings, knights and priests, and devils and angels, Mark Alder breathes fresh and imaginative life into the Hundred Years War in this unique historical epic.

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What the author has accomplished here is nothing short of remarkable, providing a rich window into an alternative history that hits all the right notes. It is a novel that demands to be read.

A stunning novel. Like a master magician, Mark Alder prises open the pages of history to reveal the truly fantastical world hiding behind real events, one where angels and demons rub shoulders with kings and commoners. Highly addictive.--Mark Chadbourn, author of Time of the Wolf

Alder manages to reinvent the historical wheel. In order for a historical fantasy to seem plausible and draw the reader in completely, the fantastical elements need to be interwoven flawlessly into the narrative. Alder does an excellent job of showing how important angels and demons are to success in this alt-medieval world.

The author puts us in the heads of many fascinating characters. An appreciation of metaphor and the tropes of the paranormal should make the seven hundred pages worth the read.

The infusion of angels, demons, and devils into a novel of medieval history is so realistic one wonders why it hasn't been done before. A massive cast of characters, both fictional and historical, add to the rich complexity. Since the story ends before the war concludes, one hopes a sequel will be forthcoming. This dramatic retelling of the events of the Hundred Years' War will find an audience with fans of historical and fantastical fiction.

Fans of alternate history leavened with wry humor will enjoy this fast-moving epic from the author of the Wolfsangel series. Alder effectively employs a large cast, including historical figures as well as his own inventions, while making it easy for the reader to keep track of who's who.

Son the Morning is a smart, gripping historical fantasy.

About the Author:

Mark Alder is the pseudonym for Mark Barrowcliffe, author of Lucky Dog and Girlfriend 44. He has also written three novels in the Wolfsangel series under the name M. D. Lachlan. Mark writes for The Guardian and lives in Brighton with his wife and daughter.

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