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The Last King Clean(er) Edition
(2021)England: The First Viking Age
(The first book in the Ninth Century Clean(er) Edition series)
A novel by M J Porter
This is the Clean(er) Edition of The Last King. It still contains explicit battle scenes and language which isn't as strong as in the original, but which might still offend.
From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.
They sent three hundred warriors to kill one man. It wasn’t enough.
Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters.
Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior, hears whispers that Mercia has been betrayed from his home in the west. He fears no man, especially not the Vikings sent to hunt him down.
To discover the truth of the rumours he hears, Coelwulf must travel to the heart of Mercia, and what he finds there will determine the fate of Mercia, as well as his own.
Praise for The Last King
"A well-written book from start to finish, full of action with lots of strong characters that you soon love. Really, truly loved it. 5 stars from me. Smashed it."
"I feel as though I'm sat astride a horse, sword in hand, screaming like a banshee as I charge."
"Action-packed and hard to put down."
"I really loved this book, great strong central characters that grow on you. Fantastic read, the book had me gripped. Excellent storyline, fast-paced, full of action, bloody action and violence you feel like your standing in the shield walk or charging on a horse with the blood & sweat of man & beast around you as you help battle the impossible odds. The stories main character Coelwulf is a true warrior of royal blood & the only man with the skills & presence to pull the lords of Mercia together. He stands tall with his band of warriors & draws men to him to do battle. A true hero of old." Stacy T Netgalley Reviewer
"To say this book is excellent would be an understatement. it’s a blood and gore fest for any fan of the period." Amazon Reviewer
"The Last King starts with a punchy opening paragraph that instantly draws you into the story. Coelwulf is a fierce and skilful warrior with a formidable band of fighters at his side. Readers are invited to join them in the shield wall and follow them to the last bloody moments of every hectic battle. The Last King is a spirited novel; drenched in gore and positively ringing with the sound of seaxes on shields. This novel suits anyone who prefers a fast-paced tale with plenty of action. If you are a fan of Bernard Cornwell’s Uhtred series then this could help ease the wait till the next instalment." Netgalley Reviewer
"an instant page-turner." Netgalley Reviewer
"The battle scenes were really well written." Netgalley Reviewer
"Coelwulf is a fierce warrior with an honourable battlefield moral code. Coelwulf’s character is one that you soon learn to respect and admire, along with his men. With plenty of gory battle scenes, MJ Porter’s descriptive writing really brings Coelwulf’s battles to life." Netgalley Reviewer
"Fast-paced, deep character development, page-turning action, what more do you need." Netgalley Reviewer
"A tale that moves fairly swiftly, breathless at times, with great battle scenes and just the right amount of humour." Netgalley Reviewer
The Ninth Century Series
The Last King
The Last Warrior
The Last Horse
The Last Enemy
The Last Sword
MEET THE AUTHOR
I'm an author of historical fiction (Early English/Viking) and fantasy. I write A LOT, you've been warned.
Find me @coloursofunison or at www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.mjporterauthor.blog where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!
Genre: Thriller
From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.
They sent three hundred warriors to kill one man. It wasn’t enough.
Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters.
Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior, hears whispers that Mercia has been betrayed from his home in the west. He fears no man, especially not the Vikings sent to hunt him down.
To discover the truth of the rumours he hears, Coelwulf must travel to the heart of Mercia, and what he finds there will determine the fate of Mercia, as well as his own.
Praise for The Last King
"A well-written book from start to finish, full of action with lots of strong characters that you soon love. Really, truly loved it. 5 stars from me. Smashed it."
"I feel as though I'm sat astride a horse, sword in hand, screaming like a banshee as I charge."
"Action-packed and hard to put down."
"I really loved this book, great strong central characters that grow on you. Fantastic read, the book had me gripped. Excellent storyline, fast-paced, full of action, bloody action and violence you feel like your standing in the shield walk or charging on a horse with the blood & sweat of man & beast around you as you help battle the impossible odds. The stories main character Coelwulf is a true warrior of royal blood & the only man with the skills & presence to pull the lords of Mercia together. He stands tall with his band of warriors & draws men to him to do battle. A true hero of old." Stacy T Netgalley Reviewer
"To say this book is excellent would be an understatement. it’s a blood and gore fest for any fan of the period." Amazon Reviewer
"The Last King starts with a punchy opening paragraph that instantly draws you into the story. Coelwulf is a fierce and skilful warrior with a formidable band of fighters at his side. Readers are invited to join them in the shield wall and follow them to the last bloody moments of every hectic battle. The Last King is a spirited novel; drenched in gore and positively ringing with the sound of seaxes on shields. This novel suits anyone who prefers a fast-paced tale with plenty of action. If you are a fan of Bernard Cornwell’s Uhtred series then this could help ease the wait till the next instalment." Netgalley Reviewer
"an instant page-turner." Netgalley Reviewer
"The battle scenes were really well written." Netgalley Reviewer
"Coelwulf is a fierce warrior with an honourable battlefield moral code. Coelwulf’s character is one that you soon learn to respect and admire, along with his men. With plenty of gory battle scenes, MJ Porter’s descriptive writing really brings Coelwulf’s battles to life." Netgalley Reviewer
"Fast-paced, deep character development, page-turning action, what more do you need." Netgalley Reviewer
"A tale that moves fairly swiftly, breathless at times, with great battle scenes and just the right amount of humour." Netgalley Reviewer
The Ninth Century Series
The Last King
The Last Warrior
The Last Horse
The Last Enemy
The Last Sword
MEET THE AUTHOR
I'm an author of historical fiction (Early English/Viking) and fantasy. I write A LOT, you've been warned.
Find me @coloursofunison or at www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.mjporterauthor.blog where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!
Genre: Thriller
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