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A Night of Flames (A Time for Swords) by [Matthew Harffy]

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In the wild lands of Norway, Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure.
Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf.

When the Vikings attack again, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Hunlaf and Runolf have other plans; kin to seek out, old scores to settle, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse.

Their voyage takes them into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors and, with religious fervour, is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage – burning all in his path. Hunlaf must brave the Norse wilderness, and overcome deadly foes, to stop this madman. Can he prevent a night of flames and slaughter?

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'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun

'Absolutely gripping storytelling' Angus Donald

'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society

'Harffy's writing just gets better and better' Jemahl Evans

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'A Time for Swords is a wonderful story and a bold opening from Harffy to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun, author of A Mighty Dawn

'Nothing less than superb ... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society

'Harffy's writing just gets better and better ... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans, author of The Last Roundhead

'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald, author of The Outlaw Chronicles

'A tale that rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian, author of Camelot

'Battles, treachery, revenge and a healthy dose of Dark Age adventure' Simon Turney, author of Sons of Rome

'Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson, author of The Lady of the Ravens

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Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. @MatthewHarffy www.matthewharffy.com --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093TZH9SP
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book; 1st edition (March 3, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5086 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 546 pages

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Matthew Harffy lived in Northumberland as a child and the area had a great impact on him. The rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline made it easy to imagine the past. Decades later, a documentary about Northumbria's Golden Age sowed the kernel of an idea for a series of historical fiction novels. The first of them is the action-packed tale of vengeance and coming of age, THE SERPENT SWORD.

Matthew has worked in the IT industry, where he spent all day writing and editing, just not the words that most interested him. Prior to that he worked in Spain as an English teacher and translator. Matthew lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters.

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Greg Bowen

Great book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 15, 2022

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Matthew kept me hooked for the second time. This was a good continuation of Hanulf's story.

Can't wait for the third one.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 3, 2022

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I enjoyed this book so much. I love a book that includes a map so I can get a vision in my mind of where Hunlaf is traveling. I also learned so much about medieval travel, foods, and just the struggle to survive during the period. I have read the complete 8 books in the Bernicia Chronicles by Matthew Harffy and also the Wolf of Wessex. I am keeping these books to enjoy again one day. I cannot wait for the next book in A Time for Swords series. Anything this author writes about this timeframe I will buy. Enjoy this author's writing immensely.

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M.T. Phillips

A more than worthy sequel in Hunlaf’s amazing journey

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2022

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Hunlaf is such a fascinating character. In A Time for Swords we see him turn from monk to warrior. In A Night of Flames we see him mature further and grapple with the moral dilemmas and unsatisfied yearnings of his past as he helps lead an expedition against a mysterious foe driven by cosmological zeal and gifted in the tactics of terror. Can’t wait for the next book!

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DaveB.

A great continuation of a great series.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 3, 2022

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A Night of Flames is the second book in this marvelous series that follows the life of Hunlaf, A monk turned warrior. In this novel, Hunlaf joins forces with a mixed group of warriors from various regions to rescue Hunlaf's cousin and the daughter of a Norse warrior named Runolf from a cult of fanatics that has terrorized settlements and killed people in horrific ways. The odds are against them but this is not a group that easily gives up.
Anything can happen.
I have read all of Matthew Harffy's books and found them all excellent. He does tireless research for each one and this is no exception. Yes, there is plenty of gruesome violence but it is indicative of the times in which the novel is set. This series is a real treat for fans of historical fiction and shouldn't be missed.

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nathan

Great addition to the series

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 6, 2022

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The plot gets a bit slow at times, but heats up quick enough. Lots of what makes you love a Harffy book, a few twists and turns, some setbacks, and of course good fight scenes!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2022

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It is a good fast past story with characters and plot.

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Reece Smith

What a ROLLER COASTER ride!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 20, 2022

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Absolutely one of your best! What a great adventure. The characters have a depth of emotions from strength, pride, helplessness, and sorrow. This group of warriors bravery and brotherhood all comes together for a cause greater then themselves. Light and darkness take center stage in the fight for souls that have not been lost ye. In the end only a few are left standing to tell the tale.
Just finished and I may read it again now!
Great read!

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Dinidaho

Really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 19, 2022

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Just as good as the first book in this series. Matthew has done an excellent job of
weaving this story to keep the reader turning to the next page.

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David Baird

Hauntingly amazing!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 3, 2022

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Firstly I have to commended the author on creating a new series set away from his Serpent Sword series but at the same time offering subtle nods to his previous work. These litter eastereggs are there to find and really did put a smile on my face. I know the characters aren’t real but at the same time the investment you put into a story as the reader makes them real, so adding in these little extras triggers the memories and it’s great to see those adventures are still locked in my head 😊.

So we are back with Hunlaf, he’s firmly shed his monk robes for the touch of cold hard steel but that doesn’t mean he’s still not conflicted at times. Mainly because the warrior life has come easy to him and sometimes that doesn’t sit well with his soul. He’s about to be tested like never before.

Runolf wants to start building his boat to cross the sea to find out what has become of his family. Hunlaf has a desire more then most to join him after his kin was take in a previous Viking raid. Neither know how their loved ones fair so as you can imagine.. there’s a lot of nervous energy going around with them both eager to set sail.

After receiving the blessing of the King to build the boat and with orders to gain a truce with the Norse we see a few new faces join our band of heroes and at times tensions can run high but the call of the sea and the torment it can cause soon allows bonds to grow.. which will make future events even harder to swallow. The journey across the sea will be completed but comes at a price.

When eventually they arrive on Norse lands all is not well. A slave has revolted and is causing havoc. If Runolf and Hunlaf ever want to see peace and their kin again they must fight a new threat.. and this threat is a little bit crazy to say the least.

We learn early on that death will show it’s face so while I was kind of prepared it really didn’t help lessen the shock when events unfolded.

What happens next is beyond belief and is the best 10 – 15 chapters I’ve ever read in my life…the grizzly horror.. the bloodshed.. the pain.. it’s beautiful in it’s madness as Hunlaf tries to make it out of this one alive.. but nothing is certain, but.. Anything is possible.

If it’s even possible I think Harffy gets better and better which each offering and as this is still a relatively new series for the author it’s given him the ability to explore things a little more than with his established characters I feel.. he really let his creative juices flow on this one.

I always like to comment on writing style, chapter length etc but on this one I simple can’t.. I was so engrossed I just didn’t take that in.. I just ploughed through this one with a desire to learn the outcome.. We know Hunlaf makes it through this adventure as he’s the one recounting the tale to us but the rest is not known and there’s so much at stake… I really didn’t want to see loose anyone but it wouldn’t be a Harffy book without a few tears.

It’s a 5* from me without a shadow of a doubt.

It’s unreal how haunting amazing this book is.. how is it even possible to write something so disturbingly beautiful! There’s so many emotions that pass through you as you read this one and it’s something that will really stay with you.

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Gboal

Thrilling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 16, 2022

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Thank you Matthew Harffy for continuing to entertain us with you exciting, heartwrenching and thrilling stories of historical Fiction.
If anyone hasn't read the 1st in this series 'A Time For Swords,' read it before venturing on this adventure.
A Night Of Flames is everything and more than hoped for in a follow up.
I cannot wait for the next instalment of this series, but above the continuing story of Hunlaf, there is one big question.
Will book 3 hold an even longer page count? I hope so.
Let the annals of Hunlaf continue.

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Tony

His best work to date

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 31, 2022

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I have all of Matthew's books and have enjoyed them all, his writing style has steadily improved throughout the Beobrand series, which, although I've enjoyed and will continue to buy and read, cannot hold a candle to the 2 books in the Hunlaf series.
Stronger and more relatable characters, changes of settings and terrific action sequences. This series can stand proudly with the likes of Cornwell, Kristian, Kate and Scarrow in the annals of historical fiction.
Buy it, read it, love it.

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A gripping read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 8, 2022

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I read this book without realising that it was book 2 in the series. However, it did not matter at all, and can be read as a stand-alone book. Although having read it, I’m pretty sure most people, as will I, will undoubtedly go on to read the following books immediately. I will return to read the first book in the series afterwards too. This was a page turner right from the very start. I have read many other books set around the same time period and region, but this still managed to be a unique read. A wonderfully written book, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Liz Green

A great historic adventure

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 19, 2022

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I have read all of Matthew Hariffy's novels and thoroughly enjoyed how he brings history to life for me. Once again his latest book is a very good read and a story that keeps calling you back for more. I thoroughly recommend this book.

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