Well, it’s close on midnight, I’ve just finished a 12 hour working day and I’m due in work at ridiculous o’clock tomorrow; yet here I am, frantically scouring the web to find out when the next book in this series is coming out. That, right there, should tell you what I thought of this book. I love the main character, I the supporting cast, I’m enjoying learning about the role of heralds and the story is captivating, vividly written and, at times, heartbreakingly poignant. The only jarring thing for me and the only reason I’m withholding star number five is that every so often there is a bit of discordant phrasing or a thought process described which jars against the overall coherence. This is, however, trivial and will not stop me devouring book three when it comes along. Mieczyslaw Kasprzyk835 114

I don't think this is as well-written as "Flight of Arrows" - it's a bit episodic with quite short incidents, almost notes waiting to be developed further, interspersed with more developed sections. The story is still reasonably gripping but I may have over-egged the 4 stars. Looking back on it... well the villains are something out of James Bond... even some of the lines are out of the movies ("I expect you to die, Mr Bond).
As I'm writing this review I'm feeling less and less positive about the book but it was a reasonably good read and kept me going... so why do I feel disappointed?english fiction historical-fiction ...more John Francis101 1 follower

A crazy ride.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this 2 book series. I wasn't sure I would initially.
Simon Merrivale is a fascinating character and being a herald can only carry a blunted sword for protection. Which is as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike. I knew nothing about heralds or how they operated. In fact I didn't know they existed. They are both great reads and I hope the author writes more.
10 out of 10 for me.
d sheldrake16

Excellent boys own stuff!

After the first book, I had to continue with the story and just cannot wait for the next episode!
The story is very well written, the characters inspire the full spectrum of emotions and the baddie ultimately gets what he deserves. How much more can you ask for in a story!
These two books were my introduction to the author(s). I will certainly search for more of their tales.
Thoroughly recommended! mark long1 review

Overall a good read

Overall I enjoyed reading this story which is woven into historical events. However, it was a little disappointing that the focus is exclusively on the main character with all the rest, as a result, being rather one dimensional. Also the use of many modern idioms is at times a little jarring. J.A. IronsideAuthor 56 books348

RTC F.Hagan49

clash of Lions

Excellent reading,made more pertinent in the fact it was set a lot in
The area I grew up in,the Tyne. wally walter217 1 follower

a very interesting story of a sideline to the 100 years war Shirley Buckingham1 reviewRead

As with book 1, fast paced and enjoyable Jane Williams2

remarkably detailed

A good read but sometimes confusing with a host of characters coming and going, makes for slow going but good Adrian Rabet4

fantastic medieval detective story

At times romantic but with brutality and gore whilst the hero tries to uncover a plot to overturn the established monarchies - I want more! Carol206

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