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The start of a brand-new series ''The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles'' from bestselling author MJ Porter.

The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger.

Tamworth, Mercia AD825

Beornwulf Mercia''s King, 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?

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

‘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 *

The next thrilling, epic adventure in The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles - all NEW from MJ Porter

As a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia’s triumph.

Londonia, AD830

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 pretence 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?

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

''Cracking 2nd offering! It was a joy to be back with Icel. Book 1 in the series was very much Icel’s journey and was a 5* read for me, Book 2 surpasses even that.. if that’s even possible.'' - 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 epic, thrilling instalment in MJ Porter''s The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles series

Icel is a lone wolf no more...

Tamworth, AD830

Oath sworn to Wiglaf, King of Mercia and acknowledged as a member of Ealdorman Ælfstan’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.

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

''A wonderous 3rd instalment packed full or excitement, I’ve got the kindle version but can’t wait to grab hold of a paperback too!'' - 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 *

MJ Porter''s epic bestselling adventure ''The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles'' continue at pace...

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.

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

''The Eagle of Mercia is packed full of adventure, action, hate, lust, intrigue.. the list goes on but safe to say it ticks all the boxes and more. A resounding 5/5 star success!'' - 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 *

Far from home and threatened on all sides, have Icel and his fellow warriors sworn to carry out an impossible duty?

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 Æthelwulf, 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