Watched the show before reading the books, and it doesn’t do justice to the books. Very good read.

Bernard Cornwell is the best living author. I have read every book he has published multiple times. Do not hesitate to read ANY of his works.

While book may seem a bit short for his usual works, it kept me involved with every page. Terrific!

Excellent read....typical of Cornwell.

An amazing book and series that I fell in love with after the first page.

Another great addition to the Saxon Chronicles. Uhthred is everyone"s favorite warlord.

I have read all of the Saxon stories and enjoyed them all. I have been waiting for this one to come out for some time. I had forgotten one thing though, the distracting typosand selling errors. For me it takes away from he excitement and that is why I gave it 4 stars and not five. What's the deal? It's being translated from English to English not Chinese to English. Get a new editor!

Once again, Cornwell writes another fascinating Saxon tale. Can not wait for the next one!

Looking forward to the next book. For me this is my favorite series written by Cornwell.

Having faced the enemy in sometime close quarter combat in the jungles of Vietnam, I can greatly appreciate the poetic excitement of Cornwell's words as they take me back to that long ago period with a sense pride. And reading his descriptions of the deadly shield wall causes these old hands to sweat in fear and this old heart to long for those adrenalin driven moments of life and death.