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The Putnams of Salem: A Novel of Power and Betrayal During the Salem Witch Trials by Greg Houle – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB It's 1692, and the people of Salem, Massachusetts, are on edge. Amid squabbles over religion and land and fears of hostile natives lurks the ever-present terror of the devil's influence. When young girls suddenly begin to claim they are being tormented by local "witches," a chilling hysteria grips the town. At the center of…
Loki Unbound – Wolves of Odin 5 – by Simon Turney – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB The Wolves of Odin must bring a rogue Viking chief to heel, in the rolling Yorkshire Dales… AD 1044. Fleeing the machinations of William the Conqueror in France, the Wolves of Odin set sail for Britain.They make for the north of the country, heading to Jorvik – Viking York. Its earl, Sigurd, doesn’t believe…
Sands of Bone – Oaths of Blood Saga Book 2 – Logan D. Irons – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Book 2 in this war-filled journey through the crusades and into the depths of the ancient Noctis Bellum. Filled with legendary characters both barbaric and gray, driven by valor and treachery alike! 604 pages, Kindle Edition Published August 6, 2024 REVIEW I’ll tell you, my peeps, the Crusades and the subsequent battles for survival against…
The Last Alliance by M.J. Porter – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.Can one man unite the Saxons against their common enemy?The recent events within Kingsholm allow King Coelwulf of Mercia and his warriors no time to enjoy their successes or mourn their dead.Unwilling but honour-bound to meet King Alfred of Wessex, Coelwulf journeys south. The man Coelwulf…
The Agincourt King by Mercedes Rochelle – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: The Agincourt King Series: The Plantagenet Legacy Author: Mercedes Rochelle Publication Date: April 8, 2024 Publisher: Sergeant Press Pages: 260 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Twitter Handle: @authorRochelle @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #TheAgincourtKing #HenryV #Agincourt, #HistoricalFiction #Plantagenet #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/05/blog-tour-the-agincourt-king-by-mercedes-rochelle.html Blurb From the day he was crowned, Henry V was…
Oaths of Blood by Logan D. Irons – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Oaths of Blood is an action-packed grimdark historical fantasy set during the Crusades, in the vein of Joe Abercrombie, Bernard Cornwell, and John Gwynne.In 1099, the armies of Christendom march for Jerusalem. Mercenary captain Robert Cutnose finds himself in the belly of a siege tower waiting to storm the walls in a desperate attempt…
Dark Frontier by Matthew Harffy – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB A thrilling historical western set in 1890s Oregon, from the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles. An English soldier turned policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined... A man can flee from everything but his own nature.1890. Lieutenant…
Caesar’s General – Mark Antony Book 2 – by Alex Gough – Historical Fiction reviews
Blurb Rome will never be the same again… The empire is at a crisis point. Caesar, Rome’s greatest general and conqueror of Gaul, now faces being stripped of his command and dragged back to Italy for prosecution by his enemies. His former ally, Pompey, has sided with his opponents in the Senate and frustrates all…
Snarling Wolf – book 4 – Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail by David Fitz-Gerald – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Dive back into the gripping, frontier chaos. Snarling Wolf is the fourth adventurous installment in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series.The famed Snake River marks the point the wagon master claims that all the greenhorns turn loco. After twelve hundred grueling miles and four relentless months on the trail, the expedition teeters on…
Coffee Pot Book Tour – Rolling Home – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: Rolling Home Series: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Author: David Fitz-Gerald Publication Date: June 15, 2024 Publisher: David Fitz-Gerald Pages: 254 Genre: Western, Historical Fiction Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/sWvp6dtbXvA Twitter Handle: @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @authordavefitzgerald @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #WesternFiction #WesternAdventure #AmericanWest #NewRelease #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/05/blog-tour-rolling-home-by-david-fitz-gerald.html Book Title and Author Name: Rolling…
Sword of the Saxons by Steven A. McKay – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB A war to shape the future of a nation. Betrayed by his kinsmen, his forces overrun by Danes, King Alfred of Wessex has retreated deep into the marshes of his homeland, lying in wait for his chance at redemption.The scourge of the heathen horde that has ravaged the kingdom for decades is at its peak. Led…
The Nemesis Blade by SJA Turney – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB The empire is settled from its civil wars with a new, strong ruler in Septimius Severus, and while the emperor campaigns in the east, a cohort of Praetorians has been left in control of Rome under Rufinus, now a tribune of the Guard.But adventure calls once more, as Rufinus receives a worrying letter that…
Master of Battle by Stuart Rudge – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Peace reigns in the Kingdom of Leon-Castile, and Antonio Perez returns to his native Asturias to discover the fate of his remaining family. Whilst there, he reconnects with Jimena, his childhood companion and the girl he once loved. But when his loyal friend Rodrigo and Jimena fall in love, Antonio is consumed by jealousy.…
Stay With The Wagons – book 3 – Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail by David Fitz-Gerald – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Venture deep into the uncharted wilderness and crest the continental divide.Stay with the Wagons is the enthralling third chapter in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series. Dorcas Moon has discarded her mourning dress and yearns for freedom and independence amidst the vast frontier. But a perilous world and a commanding wagon master keep…
Flights of Treason by Judith Starkston – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Treason threatens the thrones of the Hitolian Empire and the griffin realm. Can an unlikely ensemble of heroes save them?As rulers of a vassal kingdom within the Hitolian Empire, Tesha and her husband Hattu have propped up a treacherous Great King. But balancing on the blade of a royal dagger is only half the…
The Tartan Kings by Trisha Hughes – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB For better or worse, the story of Scotland is long, tumultuous and endlessly inter-connected with England. History has possibly never seen such an intense relationship between two countries. ‘THE TARTAN KINGS’ tells us the story of ruthless kings, a favoured queen, warriors, battles and wars. But standing tall above them all are the strong, dependable…
Invader – Agricola #1 by Simon Turney – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB The first volume in a thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the…
Snarling Wolf – A Coffee Pot Book Tour – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: Snarling Wolf Series: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail, Book #4 Author: David Fitz-Gerald Publication Date: April 30th, 2024 Publisher: David Fitz-Gerald Page Length: 229 Genre: Western, Historical Fiction Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/sWvp6dtbXvA Twitter Handle: @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @authordavefitzgerald @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #WesternAdventure #AmericanWest #WildWest #HistoricalWestern #NewRelease #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/03/blog-tour-snarling-wolf-by-david-fitzgerald.html Book Title…
Jayida by Natacha Pavlov – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Born in early 525 AD in northwest Arabia, Jayida is secretly raised as a boy for her safety. In defiance of al-'ayn, the evil eye, she grows up as Jonder and soon becomes known for perceptiveness and bravery. But her meeting of Khaled, whose father is the reason for her unusual upbringing, turns her…
Silk Road Centurion – Historical Fiction reviews
Scott Forbes Crawford BLURB “Silk Road Centurion makes for compulsive reading due to its many colorful characters and twisting plot points. This book is not only the product of detailed historical knowledge, but is finely written as well.”- Taipei TimesWhen Roman soldier Manius Titinius falls into the clutches of a nomadic warband, his forced march…
A Coffee Pot Book Tour – EXSILIUM: A Roma Nova Foundation Story – Historical Fiction reviews
Alison Morton Book Title: EXSILIUM Series: Roma Nova Author: Alison Morton Publication Date: 27 February 2024 Publisher: Pulcheria Press Page Length: 364 Genre: Historical Fiction Twitter Handles: @alison_morton @cathiedunn Instagram Handles: @alisonmortonauthor/ @cathiedunn Hashtags: #RomaNovaSeries #EXSILIUM #AlternativeHistoricalFiction #HistoricalFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-exsilium-by-alison-morton.html Twitter: @cathiedunn IG & Threads: @thecoffeepotbookclub Bluesky: @cathiedunn.bsky.social BLURB Exile – A living…
Riddle of the Gods: A Viking Age Novel – Historical Fiction reviews
Eric Schumacher BLURB Riddle of the Gods is the riveting fourth novel in the best-selling series chronicling the life and adventures of one of Norway’s most controversial kings, Olaf Tryggvason. It is AD 976. Olaf Tryggvason, the renegade prince of Norway, has lost his beloved wife to a tragedy that turns the lords of the land…
Stay With the Wagons – A Coffee Pot Spotlight Tour – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: Stay with the Wagons Series: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Author: David Fitz-Gerald Publication Date: March 15, 2024 Publisher: David Fitz-Gerald Page Length: 221 Genre: Western, Historical Fiction Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/sWvp6dtbXvA Twitter Handle: @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @authordavefitzgerald @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #HistoricalFiction #WesternAdventure #AmericanWest #Pioneers #BlogTour Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-stay-with-the-wagons-by-david-fitzgerald.html Book Title and Author…
A Savage Moon (The Wanderers Chronicle #4) by Theodore Brun – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB An epic, spellbinding Viking fantasy of blood and battle, weaving together history, fantasy and ancient myth. Perfect for fans of The Northman and Game of Thrones. Byzantium, 718ADThe great siege is over. Crippled warrior, Erlan Aurvandil, is weary of war. But he must rally his strength to lead a band of misfit adventurers back…
Usurper – Victorinus #2 by Adam Lofthouse – Historical Fiction reviews
Blurb Wall of Hadrian. Britannia, 382 ADWar is creeping back into the land. As silent as snowfall, as inevitable as winter. They’ve had sixteen years of peace, but all things must end.Tribune Sixtus Victorinus has grown old, complacent. Blind to the truth that stares him in the face, he contents himself with what he has.…
Lighten the Load – A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight Book Blast & Review – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: Lighten the Load Series: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail (Book 2) Author: David Fitz-Gerald Publication Date: January 31, 2024 Publisher: David Fitz-Gerald Page Length: 203 Genre: Western, Historical Fiction Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/sWvp6dtbXvA Twitter Handle: @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @authordavefitzgerald @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #HistoricalWestern #WesternAdventure #AmericanWest #Pioneers #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Tour Schedule Page: https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2024/02/blog-tour-lighten-the-load-by-david-fitzgerald.html Twitter: @cathiedunn…
A Grave Every Mile – Coffee Pot Book Tour Excerpt & Review – Historical Fiction reviews
Book Title: A Grave Every Mile Series: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Author: David Fitz-Gerald Publication Date: December 24th, 2023 Publisher: David Fitz-Gerald Page Length: 204 Genre: Western, Historical Fiction Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/sWvp6dtbXvA Twitter Handle: @AuthorDAVIDFG @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @authordavefitzgerald @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #Pioneers #HistoricalWestern #WesternAdventure #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub Excerpt from Chapter 16: Cottonwood Creek, April 28,…
Wolves of Odin #4 – Historical Fiction reviews
Wolves around the Throne by S.J.A. Turney BLURB AD 1044. All eyes are on the marriage of Beatrix de Hautville to Armand de Mortain. The union could calm a tense political situation in a young, illegitimate nobleman called William is vying for the ducal throne, and making plenty of enemies along the way. One of…
A Grave Every Mile – Historical Fiction reviews
Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail – book 1 by David Fitz-Gerald REVIEW I’d been looking forward to this series ever since the author mentioned he was working on an Oregon Trail series. There were several reasons for my anticipation; first and foremost among them is the simple fact that I am fascinated with this period…
The Last Sword – The Ninth Century #5 by MJ Porter – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB The fifth book in the stunning The Ninth Century Series.The three defeated jarls of Grantabridge might be hiding behind the walls of their settlement as winter storms ravage, but the weather is no deterrent for another adversary, and Coelwulf holds a far more personal grudge against Jarl Halfdan.King Alfred hovers on the border with…
The Heathen Horde – Alfred the Great #1 by Steven A. McKay – Historical Fiction reviews
Blurb Northumbria, AD 864 . Viking warlord Ragnar Lothbrok is captured and killed in brutal fashion, an event that will shape the future of the nation for decades to come. Mercia, AD 868 . Alfred , son of Wessex and heir to the throne, draws his first blood on the battlefield. It will not be…
The Atheling Chronicles #4 – Historical Fiction reviews
The Sea's Edge by Garth Petters Blurb 1030 C.E.: Harald, the second son of King Cnute—ruler of Engla-lond, Danmark, and Norvegr—with his wife Selia, attempt to live as landholders in Mercia, away from the constraint and intrigues of his father's court. However, on a rare visit, Cnute tells Harald he's being sent to the Kingdom…
Strange Inheritance by Martin Lake – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB Sam Taylor and Matthew Wain are fifty years old when they discover their father has died and left them a considerable fortune. This is a pleasant surprise but it is not the only one. Both Sam and Matthew were brought up by different mothers - one in the USA and the other in the…
Caracalla – The Damned Emperors #4 by SJA Turney – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB AD 193. After a year of brutal civil war, Rome is settled under Septimius Severus and his aspirations for a new dynasty of emperors. Severus’s sons, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus – better known as Caracalla – and the younger brother, Geta, promise a stable future; a clear line of succession to steer Rome into the…
Columbus and Caonabó: 1493–1498 Retold – Historical Fiction reviews
by Andrew Rowen BLURB Columbus assured Spain’s Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand that he’d conquer “Española” with little opposition from its inhabitants, but he soon discovered the promise ominously false. A historical novel, Columbus and Caonabó: 1493–1498 Retold dramatizes his invasion of the island on his second voyage and the bitter resistance mounted by its Taíno…
Drumbeats by Julia Ibbotson – A Coffee Pot Book Club Spotlight – Historical Fiction reviews
Media Kit Book Title: Drumbeats Series: The Drumbeats Trilogy (Book #1) Author: Julia Ibbotson Publication Date: re-published June 21st, 2023 Publisher: self-published / Archbury Books Page Length: 230 Genre: Historical Romance / Historical Mystery (20th Century) Twitter Handle: @JuliaIbbotson @cathiedunn Instagram Handle: @julia.ibbotson @thecoffeepotbookclub Hashtags: #HistoricalFiction #Romance #Mystery #WomensFiction #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub #CPBC Tour Schedule Page:…
Freedom’s Ghost: A Mystery of the American Revolution by Eliot Pattison – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB As the drumbeat of the American Revolution grows ever closer, Scotsman-turned-American-patriot Duncan McCallum must navigate treacherous cultural and political waters if he’s to secure a fighting chance for the fledgling nation in this gripping installment of the acclaimed Bone Rattler seriesAfter narrowly avoiding death in London at the hands of the king’s secret agents,…
A Day of Reckoning by Matthew Harffy – Historical Fiction reviews
Twitter: @MatthewHarffyInstagram: @beobrandWebsite: matthewharffy.com Twitter: @AriesFictionFacebook: Aries FictionWebsite: http://www.headofzeus.com #ADayOfReckoning BLURB The third thrilling historical adventure in the A Time for Swords series by Matthew Harffy. Hunlaf battles peril and intrigue on a dangerous voyage to Muslim Spain. AD 796. The high seas are a deadly place full of foes. Sailing in search of an object of…
The Last Horse – The Ninth Century #3 – by MJ Porter – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB The third book in The Ninth Century Series. The Raiders have been routed from Torksey, dead, or escaped. Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters, her new king a warrior not a ruler. And as he endures his coronation, as demanded by the bishops and ealdormen, there are stirrings…
The Lion of Galloway by J R Tomlin – Historical Fiction reviews
BLURB An uneasy truce. A threat of rebellion. A knight’s loyalty is tested to the limit... Scotland and England have signed a truce, but a peaceful life is not to be as Archibald Douglas faces threats from nobles rebelling against King David. Meanwhile, the old enemy, England, plots with Scots in Galloway to hang onto…