“Visceral, thrilling, gripping, this is a wild ride into the hearts and minds of men fighting to the death-and each other. Few books manage to be as compelling on every level as Essex Dogs: it’s adventure, history, and heart.” -Dana Schwartz, author of Anatomy: A Love Story I’ve loved reading his history for years and now he’s proven to be just as adept at fiction. 'Swashbuckling, blood-spattered, awash with the sex, filth and violence of the Middle Ages, with a cast of unforgettable characters, written with irrepressible verve and historical accuracy, Dan Jones delivers a compelling novel that thrums with sword swinging energy.” -Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem It's a slaughterous, sweary, swaggering debut.' -The Daily Mail Meticulously researched and vibrantly told. 'Historian Jones's first foray into fiction is battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched. 'A high-stakes, immersive war story. Highly recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell or Ken Follett.' -Library Journal *starred review* It’s good to know these Dogs will howl again.' -Publishers Weekly *starred review* Brutal, graphic, and gory, the battle scenes viscerally hurl the reader into the heat of 14th-century combat. Vivid characterizations and a strain of black humor add to the pointed drama. 'Historian Jones makes his fiction debut with a rousing story of the Hundred Years War, the first in a projected trilogy. An enjoyable romp through the darkest of ages.” -Kirkus Reviews *starred review* “An impeccably researched ‘you are there’ novel with a real-time approach, Jones’ entertaining fiction debut moves episodically from encounter to life-threatening encounter. medieval military history as a swashbuckling Hollywood movie.' -The New York Times Book Review “On the whole a violent and bloody affair.

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