Eagle of Mercia Chronicles

The start of a brand-new series from bestselling author MJ Porter for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy. Tamworth, Mercia AD825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger. Their King, Beornwulf lies dead and years of bitter in-fighting between the nobles, and cross border wars have left Mercia exposed to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on Mercia. King Wiglaf, has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can he unite a disparate Kingdom against the might of Wessex who are braying for blood and land? Can King Wiglaf keep the dragons at bay or is Mercia doomed to disappear beneath the wings of the Wessex wyvern? Can anyone save Mercia from destruction?

The next thrilling adventure from MJ Porter As a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia's triumph. Icel is becoming a warrior of Mercia, but King Ecgberht of Wessex still holds the Mercian settlement of Londonia and its valuable mint. King Wiglaf of Mercia is determined that the last bulwark be reclaimed from his sworn enemy to complete his rehabilitation as Mercia's rightful ruler. In the heart of the shield wall, Icel suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the battle and thrust into the retreating enemy stronghold where he must take on the pretense of a Wessex warrior to survive and exact a cunning plan to bring down the Wessex force cowering behind the ancient walls. His allegiances are tested and the temptation to make new allies is overwhelming, but Icel must succeed if he's ever to see Tamworth again and bring about King Wiglaf's victory, or will he be forced to join the enemy?

Icel is a lone wolf no more... Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman 'lfstan's warrior band, Icel continues to forge his own destiny on the path to becoming the Warrior of Mercia. With King Ecgberht of Wessex defeated and Londonium back under Mercian control, the Wessex invasion of Mercia is over. But the Wessex king was never Mercia's only enemy. An unknown danger lurks in the form of merciless Viking raiders, who set their sights on infiltrating the waterways of the traitorous breakaway kingdom of the East Angles, within touching distance of Mercia's eastern borders. Icel must journey to the kingdom of the East Angles and unite against a common enemy to ensure Mercia's hard-won freedom prevails.

A mercy mission in the heart of Wessex is beset with deadly, bloody dangers. Tamworth AD831 Icel's profile continues to rise. Lord of Budworth and warrior of Mercia, he's acknowledged by King Wiglaf and his comrades to keep Mercia safe from the ravages of Wessex, the king-slayer of the East Angles, and the Viking raiders. But, danger looms. Alongside Spring's arrival comes the almost certain threat of the Viking raiders return. When Lord Coenwulf of Kingsholm is apprehended by a Viking and held captive on the Isle of Sheppey in Wessex held Kent, Icel is implored by Lady Cynehild to rescue her husband. To rescue Lord Coenwulf, Icel and his fellow warriors must risk themselves twice over, for not only must they overpower the Viking raiders, they must also counter the threat of Mercia's ancient enemy, the kingdom of Wessex as they travel through their lands. Far from home and threatened on all sides, have Icel and his fellow warriors sworn to carry out an impossible duty?

A deathbed oath leaves the lives of two infants hanging in the balance. Tamworth AD833 After successfully rescuing her husband from the Island of Sheppey, Icel hears the deathbed confession of Lady Cynehild which leaves him questioning what he knows about his past, as well as his future. In the unenviable position of being oath sworn to protect their two atheling sons when Lord Coenwulf is punished and banished for his treason against the Mercian ruler, King Wiglaf, Icel is once more torn between his oaths and the secret he knows. When the two children are kidnapped, Icel, good to his word, and fearing for their safety, pursues their abductors into the dangerous Northern lands, fearing to discover who is behind the audacious attempt on their lives: the queen, the king's son, or even Lady 'lflæd, a friend to him in the past, but now wed to the king's son and aunt to the two abandoned children. Alone in the Northern lands, Icel finds himself facing his worse fears. Can he rescue the children from their captor, or will he fail and lose his life in the process?

A King's command. A warrior's quest for the truth… Tamworth AD835 Following Icel's epic rescue of Lord Coenwulf's children from their almost certain death, King Wiglaf is forced to call upon Icel's loyal services once more. Furious that the conspirators behind the audacious move to snatch the children have yet to face justice, he despatches Icel to hunt down the enemy of Mercia and discover who seeks to conspire against the throne. The dangerous mission will take Icel into the heartland of enemy-held Wessex to Winchester and onto Canterbury. As the web of lies and deceit grows, Icel must battle to discover the truth whilst keeping himself and his allies safe. But those who conspire against the King have much to lose and will stop at nothing to prevent Icel discovering the truth. Once more, Icel's life is endangered as he tries to protect Mercia from her enemies who threaten Mercia's kingly line. Praise for MJ Porter MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy 'Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down' - Historical Novel Society No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories - You won't regret it!" - Eric Schumacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader review

Pre-order the next instalment in M J Porters bestselling, thrilling Dark Ages Adventure Series A King in crisis, a Queen on trial, a Kingdom's survival hangs in the balance. Londonia, AD835 The deadly conspiracy against the children of Ealdorman Coenwulf is to be resolved. Those involved have been unmasked and arrested. But will justice prevail? While the court convenes to determine the conspirator's fate, King Wiglaf's position is precarious. His wife, Queen Cynethryth, has been implicated in the plot and while Wiglaf must remain impartial, enemies of the Mercia still conspire to prevent the full truth from ever being known. As Merica weeps from the betrayal of those close to the King, the greedy eyes of Lord 'thelwulf, King Ecgberht of Wessex's son, pivot once more towards Mercia. He will stop at nothing to accomplish his goal of ending Mercia's ruling bloodline. Mercia once more stands poised to be invaded, but this time not by the Viking raiders they so fear. Can Icel and his fellow warriors' triumph as Mercia once more faces betrayal from within? An action packed, thrilling historical adventure perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles 'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won't regret it!" - Eric Schumacher 'Excellent storyline. So enjoyed reading about Icel & his exploits such a good character well written very sad when I come to the end of the book can't wait for his next adventure' - Reader Review 'There really isnt anything bad I can say about this series, it keeps just getting better.. adding more depth to not only the characters but also their motivations. MJ Porter offers another solid 5* addition to the series, strengthening the readers love of their work.' - Reader Review 'A very good series. These are the first books I've read by this author but he writes in the genre very well and the main character is well drawn. This book sits nicely in the series. The observations of everyday life are really interesting and add to the historical enjoyment of the story.' - Reader Review 'Another hit. Honestly was disappointed when it ended as I could read this series forever. Such a page turner, great novel. Pow.' - Reader Review 'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' - Reader Review 'Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down' - Historical Novel Society ' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader Review

The next thrilling adventure in MJ Porters bestselling Dark Ages Adventure Series. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy 💥🗡️ Mercia is triumphant. Her king is safe. But Wessex was never Mercia's only enemy. Tamworth, AD836 Following a brutally cold winter, King Wiglaf of Mercia is in the ascendancy. Even Wessex's Archbishop of Canterbury extraordinarily ventures to Mercia to broker a religious accord. But, can the hard-won peace prevail? Viking raiders threaten Wessex. These blood-thirsty warriors are fast, skilful and have no reticence about killing those who stand in their way. Their aim isn't to rule but to overwhelm, slaughter and take ill-gotten wealth. King Wiglaf is no fool. As the Vikings push to overwhelm Wessex, Mercia's lands look insecure. King Wiglaf needs the shields of Mercia's warriors to prevent the overwhelming advancement of their deadliest enemy yet. To save Mercia, Icel must first prevail over the two men who mean to end his life; King Ecgberht of Wessex and his son, 'thelwulf of Kent and only then the marauding Viking army for whom boundaries have no meaning. An action packed, thrilling historical adventure . If you love MJ Porter's Eagle of Mercia series, also try the Dark Chronicles and also epic Brunanburh series Praise for The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles 'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won't regret it!" - Eric Schumacher 'Excellent storyline. So enjoyed reading about Icel & his exploits such a good character well written very sad when I come to the end of the book can't wait for his next adventure' - Reader Review 'There really isnt anything bad I can say about this series, it keeps just getting better.. adding more depth to not only the characters but also their motivations. MJ Porter offers another solid 5* addition to the series, strengthening the readers love of their work.' - Reader Review 'A very good series. These are the first books I've read by this author but he writes in the genre very well and the main character is well drawn. This book sits nicely in the series. The observations of everyday life are really interesting and add to the historical enjoyment of the story.' - Reader Review 'Another hit. Honestly was disappointed when it ended as I could read this series forever. Such a page turner, great novel. Pow.' - Reader Review 'Fast paced action. Great cast of characters and clever insight into the eternal human condition. A very difficult book to put down so I'm pleased I bought the series.' - Reader Review 'Refreshing… I was reluctant to put the book down' - Historical Novel Society ' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - Reader Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' - Reader Review