Shadows of the Slain

Matthew Harffy

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Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
03 July 2025

Historical adventure; War & combat fiction; European history; Medieval history; Irregular or guerrilla forces & warfare

Series: The Bernicia Chronicles

PREORDER MATTHEW HARFFY'S THRILLING NEW NOVEL, DOMINION OF DUST - AVAILABLE NOW!

Warlord Beobrand travels to holy Rome... but sinister plots and bloody conflict line his path once more. A thrilling Anglo-Saxon adventure from Matthew Harffy

AD 652. After surviving dark intrigues at the Frankish royal court, Beobrand is finally able to undertake the mission his queen set him: to escort a party of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome.

Yet Beobrand’s life is never easy. His party includes a scheming churchman whose ambition is boundless, and a mysterious envoy from Frankia. The roads heading south are filled with danger, and Beobrand soon finds himself reluctantly responsible for protecting pilgrims who have been attacked.

Confronting brigands and robbers at every turn, the party presses on towards the Eternal City. But when Beobrand reaches the glorious snakepit of ruins and relics that is Rome, his difficulties truly begin... and his homeland has never been further away.

'Harffy is the gold standard of historical action adventure.' Theodore Brun 'The rightful heir to Gemmell's crown.' Jemahl Evans

By: Matthew Harffy
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 328g
ISBN: 9781804548660
ISBN 10: 1804548669
Series: The Bernicia Chronicles
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 03 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords series, and he also presents the popular podcast, Rock, Paper, Swords!, with fellow author Steven A. McKay. Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.

Reviews for Shadows of the Slain

Beobrand is the warrior to follow. * David Gilman * A brilliant characterization of a difficult hero in a dangerous time. Excellent! * Christian Cameron * He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown. * Jemahl Evans * Vivid, evocative, and believable * Historical Novel Review *