Author: Speesh

Headless Cross - Birmingham - Leeds - Aarhus

Review: Thunder God – Paul Watkins

Posted on by Speesh in Fiction, Historical Fiction, The Vikings

My version: PaperbackGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Faber and FaberFirst published: 2004ISBN: Pages: 317Bought From the cover:A gripping, acclaimed action-packed Viking epic. Set in the 10th century, when Viking raids were at their peak, Paul Watkins spins a tale that covers three continents. After centuries of ranging unchecked across the northern world, the fortunes of the Vikings have begun … Continue reading Review: Thunder God – Paul Watkins →

Review: The Virgin of the Wind Rose – Glen Craney

Posted on by Speesh in Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Knights Templar, The Vikings

My version: PDFGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Self PublishedFirst published: 2016ISBN: Pages: Sent by the author While investigating the murder of an American missionary in Ethiopia, rookie State Department lawyer Jaqueline Quartermane becomes obsessed with a magical word square found inside an underground church guarding the tomb of the biblical Adam.Drawn into a web of esoteric intrigue, she … Continue reading Review: The Virgin of the Wind Rose – Glen Craney →

Review: Wolf’s Head – Steven A. McKay

Posted on by Speesh in Britain/England, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Robin Hood

My version: PaperbackGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Self PublishedFirst published: 2013ISBN: 9781490552941Pages: 318Bought From the cover:England 1321 ADAfter viciously assaulting a corrupt but powerful clergyman, Robin Hood flees the only home he has ever known in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Becoming a member of a notorious band of outlaws, Hood and his new companions - including John Little and Will … Continue reading Review: Wolf’s Head – Steven A. McKay →