"His reign must come to an end. But his legacy will live on forever.
After thwarting the scourge of the Viking hordes that had decimated Britain for decades, King Alfred assured a period of peace and prosperity for the kingdom of Wessex. The dream of uniting all Anglo-Saxons under one, noble banner seems closer than ever before.
But his enemies are not ones to be taken lightly. For even as Alfred works to ensure the fate of his descendants for centuries to come, a fearsome warlord, Haesten, gathers his warriors for a brutal assault upon the shores of Alfred’s territories.
As the battle lines are drawn, as the true power of this new and terrifying threat comes into its own, the ageing king knows in his heart that things will be different this time round. For as strong as his land, his birthright, his Wessex, has become, the consequences of defeat have never been more terrible.
For one who has gained everything… has everything to lose."
"A war to shape the future of a nation.
Betrayed by his kinsmen, his forces overrun by Danes, King Alfred of Wessex has retreated deep into the marshes of his homeland, lying in wait for his chance at redemption.
The scourge of the heathen horde that has ravaged the kingdom for decades is at its peak. Led by the fearsome Viking warlord Guthrum, the fate of the men, women, and children at their mercy appears all but sealed. But underestimate the great king at your peril…
Gathering allies and bannermen to his cause, and building a strategy that will hopefully ensure victory, Alfred sets out to undermine the strength of the complacent invaders, and establish Wessex as the greatest territory in the British Isles.
A final showdown awaits. Not only with Guthrum and his savage warriors, but with destiny. As the battle lines are drawn, the destiny of not just Wessex, but of every Anglo-Saxon in Britain, rests firmly on Alfred’s shoulders.
An utterly ferocious and gripping adventure, covering the fascinating middle years of Alfred the Great’s reign, one of Britain’s most influential monarchs."
"Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
Northumbria, AD 864. Viking warlord Ragnar Lothbrok is captured and killed in brutal fashion, an event that will shape the future of the nation for decades to come.
Mercia, AD 868. Alfred, son of Wessex and heir to the throne, draws his first blood on the battlefield. It will not be his last.
A devastating scourge from the north is coming to Britain, one that will bring armies and entire kingdoms to their knees. Travelling along the whale road in their feared longships, the Great Heathen Army move fast, striking with a savagery unmatched, in a seemingly unstoppable tide of blood and iron.
One inexperienced warrior will prove the difference, a young man who will lead from the front and, in time, aspire to become the saviour of the Saxons… Alfred the Great.
A totally enrapturing historical adventure following the life of one of Britain’s most important ever kings, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow."
"'Have you seen this?' An innocent enough question, asked millions of times around the world every day, but tonight it will lead to a shocking, violent event that destroys multiple lives.
Glaswegian forklift truck driver Jack is quietly enjoying his tea break when a friend shows him something on the internet. Outrage follows, quickly spreading through social media, and within hours an angry mob has formed to put the world to rights. Modern justice is soft, as Jack knows, so perhaps it's time things were done like they were in the good old days...
Steven A. McKay is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction novels and short stories including The Druid, The Heathen Horde, and Wolf's Head. 'Have You Seen This?' is his first foray into the modern thriller genre and is every bit as powerful as his previous tales, making the reader ponder the very nature of our present reality, and just where technology is leading us.
Enjoy this gripping short story that will leave you questioning humanity's place in the future and, more worryingly, whether it's too late to do anything about it...
Based on a real event.
'A cracking tale!' ***** - David's Book Blurg
PRAISE FOR STEVEN A. McKAY's OTHER BOOKS
'Lucia...makes the reader re-evaluate the way they think and feel – and takes them to a depth of their soul they probably have never visited before. Steven A. McKay has written a truly riveting depiction of the life of a slave. If you only read one more book this year, it should be Lucia.' - Sharon Bennett Connolly, author of Silk and the Sword
'The Warrior Druid of Britain books are destined, I feel, to become classics of Historical Fiction.' - Speesh Reads"
"Beltane, AD425
Northern Britain
Midnight approaches and in Dun Breatann's great hall the Beltane feasting continues, with stories and songs and as much meat and ale as anyone could wish for.
On the western side of the towering fortress however, ten small figures make their way up the shadowy rock. Armed to the teeth, and hand-picked for their particular, deadly skills, these warriors have travelled far across the sea from Dalriada and are utterly focused on their mission, despite the fact most - perhaps all - of them will die this night.
High above, guards patrol the fortress walls as usual, but they expect yet another quiet shift for, as everyone knows, Dun Breatann is impregnable.
Isn't it?
This brand new novelette was written during the COVID-19 lockdown specifically to provide much-needed entertainment and escapism for adventure fiction fans. So pour yourself a mug of ale (or coffee!), sit back, and join the legendary warrior-druid Bellicus for another exciting tale of fifth-century Britain.
PRAISE FOR STEVEN A. McKAY'S WARRIOR DRUID OF BRITAIN CHRONICLES
'...the historical detail is seamlessly melded into a plot bursting with adrenaline and suspense...To my mind this novel is everything historical fiction should be and more.' - JAMES VELLA-BARDON, author of The Sheriff's Catch
'as a storyteller McKay is up there with the best of them.' - David's Book Blurg
'on a par with anything you’ve read before by him there Cornwell, or Kane, or Kristian...a triumph, an honest to goodness, self-assured triumph.' - STEVE DENTON/SPEESH READS"
"Las últimas tropas romanas han abandonado Britania a su suerte y sajones, jutos y anglos desembarcan en sus costas dispuestos a repartirse la isla. Un ataque inesperado deja la aldea de Dun Buic convertida en un montón de escombros y a muchos aldeanos muertos. Mientras los supervivientes intentan comprender lo ocurrido, el rey de Alt Clota le encarga a Bellicus, un joven guerrero druida, la misión de dar caza a los asaltantes, ya que estos se han llevado a su hija, la princesa Catia. Bellicus, con años de entrenamiento en las antiguas enseñanzas y una habilidad sin igual con la espada larga, emprenderá, en compañía de sus dos perros de guerra, un peligroso viaje. Este le llevará a recorrer esa vieja provincia del Imperio que pugna por sobrevivir en un mundo que, sin las legiones, se ha vuelto extraño. Un mundo en el que los sacrificios humanos, la guerra y la superstición conviven con el amor, las risas y las canciones y en el que el cristianismo parece estar ganando la batalla por las almas. Mientras tanto, Catia encuentra entre sus violentos captores a un inesperado aliado, pero ni siquiera él parece poder evitar el terrible destino que el rey Hengist tiene reservado para ella…"
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