a shocking climax that I doubt I’ll forget
‘David Gilman, again, achieves wonders with his recreation of the Hundred Years War. The tension builds throughout, leading to a shocking climax that I doubt I’ll forget.’
A compelling ride
David Gilman proves himself yet again to be an exceptional talent when it comes to historical novels. Meticulous research, fascinating period details, grab-you-by-the-throat action and wonderfully…
Experience every step and emotion along the way
As a rule i tend to avoid books that touch on the troubles in Ireland, too close to home, and a bit modern. But this book was always much more than that, it may start in Ireland and the Irish…
HISTORICAL ACCURACY & A CRACKING YARN
Having read and enjoyed the Master of War series, I had high hopes for The Last Horseman: I was, most definitely, not disappointed. Not since James A Michener have I read such an authentic…
Defiant Unto Death - Falcata Times
The second book from David in his cracking Master of War series and one that I’ve been waiting for for what feels like forever. Not that I’m an impatient reader but when you get treated to a…
Defiant Unto Death from Parmenion Books
This novel can be dark, there are blood and guts a plenty, and it encompasses everyone in Blackstone’s life (no one is safe), yet the author writes his scenes so powerfully it literally drags the…
David not only matched the quality of the original but for me exceeded it
The second book from David in his cracking Master of War series and one that I’ve been waiting for for what feels like forever. Not that I’m an impatient reader but when you get treated to a…
Battles so well invoked one can almost smell them
Hold tight, this is see-saw drama at its best. Thomas may be a de facto Norman lord now but the combination of that and his English birth when there’s a paranoid French king in charge is a…
Defiant unto Death is historical fiction at its best
This is a thrilling, fast-moving, engaging tale, with unexpected twists, beautiful prose, excellent characterisation and dialogue, human sentiment and motivation, and graphic descriptions of war.…
Defiant Unto Death: new reviews
In Defiant Unto Death, we are in the company of a strong, feared and resolute knight. As Blackstone has grown in confidence and prowess, so too has David Gilman’s storytelling. Defiant Unto Death…
Defiant Unto Death: new reviews
Hold tight, this is see-saw drama at its best. Thomas may be a de facto Norman lord now but the combination of that and his English birth when there’s a paranoid French king in charge is a…
Reading Zone review for Monkey and Me
Monkey and Me David Gilman Templar Publishing ISBN 9781848773356 Librarian’s Book choice This is a completely new departure for the author of the Danger Zone teenage thrillers, but a very welcome…