Wolf of Wessex: A gripping, action-packed historical thriller

Matthew Harffy

Nov 2019 · Head of Zeus Ltd

About this ebook

'Harffy’s Dunston is a fantastic creation – old, creaking and misanthropic. The forest is beautifully evoked. A treat of a book' The Times.

AD 838. Deep in the forests of Wessex, Dunston's solitary existence is shattered when he stumbles on a mutilated corpse.

Accused of the murder, Dunston must clear his name and keep the dead man's daughter alive in the face of savage pursuers desperate to prevent a terrible secret from being revealed.

Rushing headlong through Wessex, Dunston will need to use all the skills of survival garnered from a lifetime in the wilderness. And if he has any hope of victory against the implacable enemies on their trail, he must confront his long-buried past – becoming the man he once was and embracing traits he had promised he would never return to. The Wolf of Wessex must hunt again; honour and duty demand it.

'A page-turner... Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson.

'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard.

'Harffy's writing just gets better and better... He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans.

'Harffy has a real winner on his hands... A genuinely superb novel' Steven McKay.

Ratings and reviews

I am a big fan of Mr Harffy's books and was very much looking forward to reading his latest. I was not disappointed. A nicely paced, exciting novel with a well researched, plausible storyline. Characters are fascinating and draw you in to the tail. Hurry up with the next installment Matthew.

loved the book love the suspense I'm a big fan of historical background....Matthew did a splendid work now I will start all the series of Blood and blade !! thank you for amazing spend time !!

I love these stories of ancient times. Although the author attributes the book mostly to the category of fiction, I am always in awe at the incredible amount of research involved to bring to the reader as much known fact as possible.

About the author

Matthew 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