The Last King: England: The First Viking Age (The kingdom of Mercia: The Ninth Century) - Softcover

Porter, M J; Porter, MJ

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798624114722

Publisher: Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.

They sent three hundred warriors to kill one man. It wasn’t enough.

Mercia is broken. Her alliance with King Alfred of Wessex lies in ruins, and the Viking raiders have seized the kingdom's heart — the royal mausoleum at Repton. Into this chaos steps Coelwulf: a fierce, battle-hardened warrior with a distant claim to the kingdom and no fear of the men sent to destroy him.

When whispers reach him that Mercia has been betrayed — handed to her enemies by a feeble king — Coelwulf knows he must act. His journey to Repton will pit him against the full might of the Norse invaders. What he finds there will decide his fate, and the fate of Mercia itself.

The Last King is a gripping historical adventure fictionalising the life of Coelwulf II, the last king of the kingdom of Mercia — perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian.

Praise for The Last King

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

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

"Action-packed and hard to put down."

"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

The Ninth Century Series

Coelwulf's Company: Tales from before The Last King
The Last King
The Last Warrior
The Last Horse
The Last Enemy
The Last Sword
The Last Shield
The Last Seven
The Last Viking
The Last Alliance
The Last Deceit

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798624114722
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 310