The Serpent Sword

THE NEW BERNICIA CHRONICLES NOVEL FROM MATTHEW HARFFY, SHADOWS OF THE SLAIN, OUT NOW!



The spectacular debut from Matthew Harffy. Adventure and agony, bloodshed and burning hatreds collide in the Anglo-Saxon world of mighty warrior Beobrand.



READERS LOVE MATTHEW HARFFY:



'Rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian

'A brilliant characterization of a difficult hero in a dangerous time' Christian Cameron

'Illuminates the Dark Ages like a bolt of lightning' Toby Clements

'The rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans

'Genuinely superb' Steven A. McKay

'Breathtaking' Paul Fraser Collard

'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald



AD 633, Northumbria. Beobrand is a young outsider in the kingdom of Bernicia. When he is compelled to join his brother in the household of King Edwin, he must learn the skills of a warrior to defend the war-ravaged kingdoms of Northumbria, for the land is rife with danger as warlords vie for supremacy.



Amongst the blood and betrayals, Beobrand learns of his brother's murder. Inexperienced but ruthless, driven by a desire for vengeance, Beobrand relentlessly pursues his enemies. Deadly challenges will transform him from a boy to a man who stands strong in the clamour and gore of the shieldwall.



But can Beobrand mete out the retribution he craves without sacrificing his honour... and his soul?



READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S BREATHTAKING BERNICIA CHRONICLES:



#1 The Serpent Sword

#2 The Cross and the Curse

#3 Blood and Blade

#4 Killer of Kings

#5 Warrior of Woden

#6 Storm of Steel

#7 Fortress of Fury

#8 For Lord and Land

#9 Forest of Foes

#10 Shadows of the Slain