The story starts about 100 years after a group of vikings have settled in a america esque continent. The first book in watsons new fantasy trilogy is raw, violent, and gritty. It becomes swiftly evident that angus watson is doing precisely that. I really did not know what to make of this book to be honest. Its great fantasy with interesting when i was approached to read the first book in angus watsons new series i was a bit hesitant. In terms of plot its also a long way from the iron books. His second trilogy, west of west, is the epic tale of vikings crossing a fantasy north america a thousand years ago. Its a semihistorical fantasy based on vikings and native americans in north. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Its great fantasy with interesting characters, exciting and bloody battle scenes and a story that completely hooked me in. Angus watson is the david gemmellaward nominated author of age of iron. As well as writing epic fantasy, hes written hundreds of features for newspapers including the times, financial times and telegraph, and the latter even sent him to look for bigfoot in america.
When his settlement is massacred by a hostile nation, finn plus several friends and rivals must make their escape across a brutal, unfamiliar landscape. An epic fantasy from the author of age of iron west of west international ed. Its not for the faint of heart in terms of battle scenes, blood and a bit of gore, which is just how i like it, but there is also a real soul to the story that has me utterly invested in the. Angus watson always tells a very fantastic tale overall 5 out of 5 stars. The meanlooking barbarian type on the cover, armed with axe and shield, and the books title scrawled beneath him in blood red. His epic fantasy trilogy set in the british iron age began in 2014 with age of iron. Angus watson has a great writing style that engages, intrigues but ultimately. You cant change your fate so throw yourself into battle, because youll either win or. In this bloody, brutal historical fantasy, watson reign of iron kicks off a trilogy inspired by the vikings settling north america a millennium ago. After having a blast with angus watsons iron age trilogy i had a good feeling that his new book would be another glorious fullhearted adventure through new frontiers of dark fantasy, and im telling you all. This time its some vikings in the americas of all things. Hes written hundreds of features for many newspapers including the times, financial times and the telegraph. Two weeks before everyone died and the world changed for ever, finnbogi the boggy was fantasising about thyri treelegs.
Angus watson is an author and journalist living in london. Age of iron published by orbit on june 6th 2017 pages. You cant change your fate so throw yourself into battle, because youll either end the day a hero or drinking mead in the halls of the gods. I admit initially i was actually disappointed with this book, but just over halfway through things changed and i was utterly hooked. Self taught fly angler that fishes yorkshire rivers for grayling and brown trout and fly tyer. Book 1 of the west of west trilogy by angus watson, in very good condition. You cant change your fate so throw yourself into battle, because youll either win or wake up drinking mead in the halls of your ancestors. If youre familiar with angus watsons work then youd know that he never holds back on the shocking twists, and with the ending to this novel, he leaves us wondering what will be coming next. Its a semihistorical fantasy based on vikings and native americans in north america about a thousand years ago. Sometimes when you read a novel it is immediately obvious when an author is having a blast with their characters. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
Clash of iron was released in march 2015 and reign of iron was released in september 2015. An epic fantasy from the author of age of iron west of west authors. Even though there was a lot of action this was a harder one for me to get into. Angus watson born 4 september 1972 is a british novelist and journalist. Watsons world building and fight scene creation are top notch. Kindle edition published in 2017, 0316317381 paperback published in 2017, kindle edition published in 2017, 8379. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This acclaimed book by angus watson is available at in several formats for your ereader. After having a blast with angus watsons iron age trilogy i.
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