Oscar's Taleby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Jan 8, 2024|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, HistoryBook Type:Digital amazon.co.uk chrisbishopauthor.comOSCAR’S TALE by Chris bishop Oscar’s Tale is that of a Saxon boy who sets out to find and rescue his father who has been taken by Viking slavers. The story begins in 877, just prior to the Viking attack on Chippenham in which King Alfred was routed. Against this backdrop, Oscar is obliged to set out on his all but impossible quest and quickly becomes embroiled in all that’s going on in Wessex at this turbulent time, culminating in him playing a small but...Read More
THE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN SERIESby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Jul 21, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, HistoryBook Type:Print & Digital amazon.co.uk chrisbishopauthor.comSet in Wessex at the time of Alfred the Great, THE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN depicts events at what is surely a turning point in English history as all England cowered beneath the threat of the Vikings’ raven banner. The Books in the award winning series are:- BOOK 1 - BLOOD AND DESTINY BOOK 2 - THE WARRIOR WITH THE PIERCED HEART BOOK 3 - THE FINAL RECKONING BOOK 4 - BLOODLINES BOOK 5 - THE PRODIGAL SON All the books can read as ‘stand alone’ or as a continuous narrative.Read More
THE PRODIGAL SONby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Jun 20, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical FictionBook Type:Print & Digital amazon.co.uk‘There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’ WESSEX 893. As the kingdom is once more plagued by Viking attacks, the settlement at Wareham is obliged to strengthen its defences against the threat posed by a large fleet of Viking longships which are rampaging along the south coast. Meanwhile, having recognised Edward’s true lineage, King Alfred fears that his former stable boy could fall victim to fraudsters intent on getting...Read More
BLOODLINESby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Mar 7, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, HistoryBook Type:Print & Digital chrisbishopauthor.comTHE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN SERIES - BOOK 4 'KNOW THAT YOUR BLOODLINE FLOWS NOT FROM YOUR HEART BUT FROM THE VERY CORE OF YOUR EXISTENCE' Wessex 893 as King Alfred readies his defences against another Viking invasion. Among his many concerns his the plight of Edward, his stable boy, who he believes to be the bastard son of Matthew, a renowned warrior who died fighting for the Saxon cause. If Edward's heritage could be proved, he would stand to inherit a vast fortune which...Read More
THE FINAL RECKONINGby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Feb 17, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, HistoryBook Type:Print & Digital chrisbishopauthor.comTHE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN SERIES - BOOK 3 'Know that your fate follows you like a shadow for all the days of your life' Despite King Alfred's great victory at Edington, Wessex is far from secure. With the threat of an imminent Viking attack, Matthew, now a warrior, is sent to fortify and defend the ford across the river at Leatherhead. There, hopelessly outnumbered, he faces his sternest test as he and a small band of barely trained Saxons strive to hold out long enough for...Read More
THE WARRIOR WITH THE PIERCED HEARTby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Feb 12, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, HistoryBook Type:Print & Digital chrisbishopauthor.comTHE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN SERIES - BOOK 2. 'It should have been a journey of just five or perhaps six days but, as I was to find to my cost, in life the road you're given to travel is seldom what you wish for - and never what you expect.' WESSEX, 878 Despite his great victory at Edington, King Alfred's kingdom is far from secure as bands of restless Vikings still roam free, armed and intent on vengeance. Matthew is tasked with riding ahead of the Saxon army to rally...Read More
Blood and Destinyby Chris Bishop|Submitted: Jan 31, 2023|Genres: Action & Adventure, Historical FictionBook Type:Print & Digital chrisbishopauthor.comTHE SHADOW OF THE RAVEN SERIES - BOOK 1 'I lived in a troubled time when the shores of this land were ravaged by fierce, blood crazed raiders who feared nothing, not even death itself.' It is 878 and Wessex stands alone against Guthrum's Viking hordes as all England cowers beneath their raven banner. With most of his army destroyed following a surprise attack at Chippenham, Alfred, King of Wessex, retreats to the desolate marshes at Athelney. Whilst few believe he can ever...Read More