- Sequel to #1 Bestseller in Norse Historical Fiction in UK, Canada and Australia. First book in the new Iutish trilogy! - It's not easy being the son of a king.Octa never wanted to be a mighty warrior, or a great ruler of men - he'd much rather be a clerk or a priest - but he's resigned to his destiny as the son and heir of the first king of the Iutes. There is only one problem: under his father's peaceful reign, there aren't many opportunities for a youth to gain experience in combat and leadership.So when a Roman legate arrives in Britannia, for the first time in a generation, bringing dire news from across the Narrow Sea and requesting help in the coming clash between rival Imperators, Octa jumps on the chance to prove himself before his friends and his father - no matter the consequences...What follows is an epic journey across Frankia and Gaul in the twilight of the Empire, filled with battles, intrigues and romance.
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"In The Saxon Spears James Calbraith gives us a fast-paced, immediate, raw look into the dark times of the fifth century. (...) James Calbraith's Ash is a sympathetic protagonist, full of mystery and a yearning to discover the secrets of his past and the truth of his destiny. The Saxon Spears is a great read." - MATTHEW HARFFY, author of Bernicia Chronicles
★★★★★ "Rich, detailed writing and compelling characters." - Jessica Belmont, Jessica Belmont
★★★★★ "A truly intriguing and impressive start to a new series." - Liberty Ireland, Historical Graffiti
★★★★ "A fine beginning indeed to what promises to be an exciting series." - Paul Bennett, Hoover Book Reviews
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The Blood of the Iutes is the first volume of the Song of Octa, a fast-paced, gripping historical fiction sequel to the best-selling Song of Ash trilogy, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell's "The Last Kingdom" series, Matthew Harffy and Conn Iggulden.
