Free Book Friday: and the winner is. . .
I ran a giveaway competition last week for one FREE signed copy of either a copy of Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold, or Robin Hood and the Castle of Bones or a copy of The Broken Kingdom. I have made my decision about the winner but, before that, I would like to mention five readers whose emails to me stood out but who just missed the cut. So, honourable mentions to – Caroline Kay, Gavin Waskett, Janet Way, John Hopkins and David Ladd. You did not win this time but I really appreciated your messages. Keep trying. There will be more competitions. Now without further ado, the winner of Free Book Friday is . . .
Russell Hagan! Congratulations, Russell – your email genuinely make me laugh out loud. I’ll be emailing you for your details very soon.
In case you missed out, the books on offer were as follows:
Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold
This independently published historical fiction novel is part of the Outlaw Chronicles, a 10-book series (so far!) about a gangster-ish Robin Hood and his loyal lieutenant Alan Dale but set in real history. Robin Hood and the Caliph’s Gold takes place when the Sherwood heroes are on their way back from the Holy Land where they have been fighting in the Third Crusade with Richard the Lionheart. The book fits in the traditionally published series between Holy Warrior and King’s Man.
Robin Hood and the Castle of Bones
This novel is also part of the Outlaw Chronicles and comes immediately after The Caliph’s Gold and just before King’s Man. This time the Sherwood heroes are in Burgundy and Alan Dale falls in love with a local girl and goes off the play the knight errant at the castle of a monstrous lord living deep in the dark forest.
The Broken Kingdom
This King Arthur novel is not historical fiction but “low” fantasy. That is, historical with a tiny bit of magic: Merlin can do some cool stuff and there are some really horrible dragons. It is the first in a planned trilogy (Wormkind Chronicles) and the second book will (hopefully) be out next year. In The Broken Kingdom, a post-Roman Britain is rent by constant warfare, Briton fights Briton for the prize of the high kingship. Meanwhile, Saxon warriors are flooding into the east of the country, and, much worse, in the far north ancient dragons are stirring. Only one man can unite The Broken Kingdom. His name is Arthur.
There will be more competitions this summer. Thanks to everyone for entering. And happy reading, Russ!
I obviously deserve a free book to build on the joy of United getting to the Europa Final.
Obviously, I applaud the success of Europa United, or whatever – I’m not a football guy. But I’m not sure that is going to cut it, Nick!
It was a desperate long shot
I would like a copy of The Broken Kingdom as I’ve not read it. I can take it to Spain in August to read by the pool and when I’ve finished I can leave it for someone else so they can read it, love it and buy all your books. Then they can leave it for the next person…..and on it goes.
Good argument, Jules. But didn’t I just send you a free book last year?
Yeah, but uou have to try these things.
True. Better luck next time, Jules
Hi, well you know me, I share your works & you kindly support & share mine. I’d love a copy of RH it would look great on my special bookshelf right next to my own books