'The 100 Years' War is the new Rome for historical adventure novels' Ben Kane. 'Gilman has just proved himself to be rather excellent ... I see flashes of brilliance that surpass Bernard Cornwell' The Bookbag. 'Extremely exciting ... Its pace rarely pauses. But above all else it is steeped in blood, rage and grief of war. I hope we get a sequel' For Winter Nights. 'If you only read one historical debut this year, make it this one. The prose is sharper than a bodkin arrow, the pace faster than thought and it was a book I just couldn't put down' Falcata Times.

David Gilman had a varied career including firefighter, soldier and marketing manager, before turning to writing full time. He is an award-winning author and screenwriter.