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Saxon Quest
Dark Age Britain in the 6th Century.
A Celtic king dies. He leaves a realm in West Britain without an heir.
The inhabitants of a neighbouring Saxon kingdom see the chance to invade.
This bold undertaking appears straight forward to the invaders...
However, the fixations of intoxicated and audacious men do not always deliver the desired outcome, when up against cold reality.
A Celtic king dies. He leaves a realm in West Britain without an heir.
The inhabitants of a neighbouring Saxon kingdom see the chance to invade.
This bold undertaking appears straight forward to the invaders...
However, the fixations of intoxicated and audacious men do not always deliver the desired outcome, when up against cold reality.
168 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2006
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C.A. Powell
14 books49 followersAuthor Bio – C. A. Powell
C. A. Powell writes speculative fiction rooted in late-Victorian and Edwardian Britain. His work includes a series of science-fiction pastiches set in an alternative 1898, exploring the aftermath of the Martian invasion described in H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds.
Drawing on the language and atmosphere of the period, these novels examine suppressed histories, scientific unease, and the lingering consequences of events that official records prefer to forget.
A free introductory Victorian archive document is available online. https://mailchi.mp/c99f322dd37c/the-v...
C. A. Powell writes speculative fiction rooted in late-Victorian and Edwardian Britain. His work includes a series of science-fiction pastiches set in an alternative 1898, exploring the aftermath of the Martian invasion described in H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds.
Drawing on the language and atmosphere of the period, these novels examine suppressed histories, scientific unease, and the lingering consequences of events that official records prefer to forget.
A free introductory Victorian archive document is available online. https://mailchi.mp/c99f322dd37c/the-v...
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January 11, 2019
This story set in Britain in the dark ages is a gripping tale of adventure, mans bravery, and inhumanity in war. The details are accurate in every way. The characters are real, better than any history lesson, this story will grip you from start to finish. Wonderfully written by a master of his craft.
June 9, 2020
Loved this one, I have read all three now and love the writing style of this author. For all fans of War of The Worlds, you will not be disappointed with this follow up tale of the last days of the dying Martians.
A brave, Lara Croft type nun, a young street urchin and a man who was saved from hanging due to the timing of the Martian invasion journey across London to retrieve medicines from the hospital. The sanctuary is located in the sewers, but these three brave fellows must venture out, encounter the fighting machines and triumph to get the supplies back to the sick and young.
With lots of battles, black smoke, heat rays along the way, the trio hide in tunnels, a football stadium, a brewery and must dodge the dead bodies scattered all over London and the hungry dogs and rats.
Perfect reading length, fast paced, you will not want to put this one down!
A brave, Lara Croft type nun, a young street urchin and a man who was saved from hanging due to the timing of the Martian invasion journey across London to retrieve medicines from the hospital. The sanctuary is located in the sewers, but these three brave fellows must venture out, encounter the fighting machines and triumph to get the supplies back to the sick and young.
With lots of battles, black smoke, heat rays along the way, the trio hide in tunnels, a football stadium, a brewery and must dodge the dead bodies scattered all over London and the hungry dogs and rats.
Perfect reading length, fast paced, you will not want to put this one down!
June 30, 2020
The Martian invasion in Victorian London is coming to an end. The blood sucking, tentacled creatures in their death ray, machine pods are succumbing to Earth’s creatures, great and small. Their days are numbered, with rabid dog packs, bacterial infections, viral spreads and of course man have proven to be too much for the aliens, especially when they’re dealing with a rifle bearing, crack shot nun and her street urchin, convict colleagues!
Sister Ciara is part of a Sewer Sanctuary in the bowels of the city, working with her nunnery to nurse the sick and feed the survivors of the Martian carnage. Supplies are short and scavenger teams are always on the hunt to search for supplies. Sister Ciara learns of a hospital across the Thames that just might have a cache of medical supplies so desperately needed. With her team of street urchin, Sammy and convict, Harry, they set out on the dangerous trek. The danger to them is real, but little do the Martians know what is in store for them with this blessed pack!
Author Powell takes us on a thrilling journey as we follow the journey of Sister Ciara, Sammy and Harry and their desperate fight for survival. The Martians may be fewer in number, but their ferocious behavior still wreaks deadly havoc on all those in their path. This is an engaging, page turning read, with characters that warm your fighting spirit. I absolutely enjoyed this tale–fantastic plot, realistic descriptions that pulled you right into the story, and an adventure that keeps you gasping ’til the end. This is a topnotch read, highly recommended!
Sister Ciara is part of a Sewer Sanctuary in the bowels of the city, working with her nunnery to nurse the sick and feed the survivors of the Martian carnage. Supplies are short and scavenger teams are always on the hunt to search for supplies. Sister Ciara learns of a hospital across the Thames that just might have a cache of medical supplies so desperately needed. With her team of street urchin, Sammy and convict, Harry, they set out on the dangerous trek. The danger to them is real, but little do the Martians know what is in store for them with this blessed pack!
Author Powell takes us on a thrilling journey as we follow the journey of Sister Ciara, Sammy and Harry and their desperate fight for survival. The Martians may be fewer in number, but their ferocious behavior still wreaks deadly havoc on all those in their path. This is an engaging, page turning read, with characters that warm your fighting spirit. I absolutely enjoyed this tale–fantastic plot, realistic descriptions that pulled you right into the story, and an adventure that keeps you gasping ’til the end. This is a topnotch read, highly recommended!
February 21, 2021
A great story to compliment the original
I am really enjoying the authors stories that compliment the original. I like the fact that he doesn't try to out do HG, but writes good stories that encapsulates the tension of Wells' epic.
Well worth a read!!
I am really enjoying the authors stories that compliment the original. I like the fact that he doesn't try to out do HG, but writes good stories that encapsulates the tension of Wells' epic.
Well worth a read!!
September 13, 2020
Ok
Somewhat repetitive. Book was a great idea. The three characters were poorly developed. It became painful to read and I panned some of the sections
Somewhat repetitive. Book was a great idea. The three characters were poorly developed. It became painful to read and I panned some of the sections
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