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The Pantheon Saga #4
The Bone Fields
Bloomsbury presents The Bone Fields by C.F. Barrington, read by David Monteath.
Squid Game meets The Hunger Games in the final gripping instalment of a fast-paced, action-packed Scottish thriller series where recruits compete in a fight to the death in the streets of Edinburgh.
THE GAME
From the beginning, The Pantheon has been a secret society of bloodshed and order. Modern-day gladiators abandon their lives, fall into rank and battle to the death – cheered on and funded by online watchers.
THE PLAYER
Tyler Maitland was recruited to fight in the Games, but his real ambition is finding his missing sister – even if it means bringing down The Pantheon for good.
THE END
The start of the Twentieth Season delivers never-before-matched teams to the fields of eastern Europe, where a hidden force will blow the truth of the Games wide open, once and for all...
THE FINAL SEASON STARTS NOW.
Discover The Pantheon, perfect for dystopian fiction fans who loved The Hunger Games and Chain-Gang All-Stars .
Squid Game meets The Hunger Games in the final gripping instalment of a fast-paced, action-packed Scottish thriller series where recruits compete in a fight to the death in the streets of Edinburgh.
THE GAME
From the beginning, The Pantheon has been a secret society of bloodshed and order. Modern-day gladiators abandon their lives, fall into rank and battle to the death – cheered on and funded by online watchers.
THE PLAYER
Tyler Maitland was recruited to fight in the Games, but his real ambition is finding his missing sister – even if it means bringing down The Pantheon for good.
THE END
The start of the Twentieth Season delivers never-before-matched teams to the fields of eastern Europe, where a hidden force will blow the truth of the Games wide open, once and for all...
THE FINAL SEASON STARTS NOW.
Discover The Pantheon, perfect for dystopian fiction fans who loved The Hunger Games and Chain-Gang All-Stars .
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Published December 19, 2024
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June 18, 2023
After dashing my way through the third installment of C.F. Barrington’s Pantheon series, a set of dystopian war thrillers set in and around Edinburgh, I was thrilled to be given an ARC of the final episode of his dystopian war thriller, The Bone Fields, by NetGalley. All my favorite heroes and villains return, some in very surprising situations, which only added to my enjoyment. There were so many storylines at play in this entire series that the outcome of this volume was far from conclusive: many secondary characters rose to prominence, and several prominent characters lost their way to greed, anger or evil, brought low as their Palatinates battled for survival.
In this installment, the battles rage hotter, betrayals cut deeper, and secrets loom larger than in any other, and I found myself holding my breath over and over again, as unforeseen circumstances pushed Tyler, Lana, Oliver and their comrades farther and farther into untenable situations. All the battles will point toward a final standoff, and although several storylines play out exactly as I hoped they might, you’ll never see the final resolutions coming. The Bone Fields is a can’t-put-down push to the finish - block out an entire day (or night!) to enjoy this as it was meant!
In this installment, the battles rage hotter, betrayals cut deeper, and secrets loom larger than in any other, and I found myself holding my breath over and over again, as unforeseen circumstances pushed Tyler, Lana, Oliver and their comrades farther and farther into untenable situations. All the battles will point toward a final standoff, and although several storylines play out exactly as I hoped they might, you’ll never see the final resolutions coming. The Bone Fields is a can’t-put-down push to the finish - block out an entire day (or night!) to enjoy this as it was meant!
April 8, 2025
Fantastic end to an amazing series
Plot twist after plot twist keeps you hooked right to the very end
Plot twist after plot twist keeps you hooked right to the very end
August 4, 2023
It seems like only yesterday we were first introduced to Tyler Maitland. Directionless and downbeat, his life was a matter of just existing on a day-to-day basis. Then he discovered the world of The Pantheon, a secret game backed by the world’s great and good. A world-spanning league of the most ferocious warriors pitted against one another for sport, each team designed to be a historically accurate representation of their forebears. Odin’s Vikings* rub shoulders with the armies of Greek Titans. Attila’s Huns battle The Sultanate while the Mongol Kheshig faces off against China’s Warring States. Above them all the seemingly untouchable legions of Rome. Each of these palatinates (territories) is ruled by a supreme leader, a self-styled modern god.
Suddenly Tyler was part of something far bigger than himself. Something where he had a purpose and perhaps even something worth fighting for. Over the course of his journey, Tyler’s rise has been quite meteoric. He’s come from the lowest of the low to achieve the greatest heights of the Pantheon. Tyler has evolved into a leader, a warrior in his own right. I found myself cheering him on every step of the way. Was I a little jealous? Perhaps. Would I die almost immediately after picking up a sword? Absolutely. I’d probably stab myself.
The Bone Fields pick up straight after the events in book three, The Hastening Storm. Forces continue to conspire against Tyler and there is a definite sense events are hurtling towards a bloody conclusion. The Horde has been vanquished so the big question becomes who will the victorious Titans face next?
I think the thing that fascinates me most about the concept of the Pantheon is the way it plays into our most primal self. Get a crowd together and eventually, they’ll start baying for blood. The Pantheon will always appeal to the masses. It’s the ultimate escapism from modern life. It all boils down to kill or be killed, and that idea of glory through violent conflict. The members of the various teams aren’t immune to this most basic instinct either. There are moments on the battlefield where characters achieve an almost zen-like state of existence, living only for the next second. It’s hardly surprising that Tyler has become more and more invested in it all.
If I had any criticism about this book it would be a minor one. This grand finale feels just a little rushed to me. I suppose thinking about it, I might just be being greedy. I can’t help it, I wanted more. It saddens me that we’ve hit the end of the proverbial road. I could quite happily read another four books about the Pantheon armies and the mythology that surrounds them. I have so many questions and it feels like there is still much left to learn. Right from the beginning of book one I have been struck by the consideration and depth of world-building in these novels. They really do help to create a perfect backdrop to events. Perhaps one day my questions will be answered, that would be all kinds of awesome.
When all things are said and done, I’ve had a blast with The Pantheon series. C’mon, what’s not to love? One moment we’ve found ourselves knee-deep in blood-soaked battlefields howling like crazed berserkers and the next we’re eavesdropping on global conspiracies driven by unscrupulous billionaires and oligarchs. I loved every second. The four books have been hugely entertaining. I love stories that suggest secret societies that exist on the cusp of our own. For me, great action thrillers live or die by their hook. There has to be something that will draw a reader in. The premise of the Pantheon series is exactly the sort of adrenalin-fuelled fiction I live for. I couldn’t help but find myself in its thrall.
*I’ve tried not the play favourite when it comes to the various Pantheon forces but I can’t deny it any longer. I am now, and will always be, for the Horde!
Suddenly Tyler was part of something far bigger than himself. Something where he had a purpose and perhaps even something worth fighting for. Over the course of his journey, Tyler’s rise has been quite meteoric. He’s come from the lowest of the low to achieve the greatest heights of the Pantheon. Tyler has evolved into a leader, a warrior in his own right. I found myself cheering him on every step of the way. Was I a little jealous? Perhaps. Would I die almost immediately after picking up a sword? Absolutely. I’d probably stab myself.
The Bone Fields pick up straight after the events in book three, The Hastening Storm. Forces continue to conspire against Tyler and there is a definite sense events are hurtling towards a bloody conclusion. The Horde has been vanquished so the big question becomes who will the victorious Titans face next?
I think the thing that fascinates me most about the concept of the Pantheon is the way it plays into our most primal self. Get a crowd together and eventually, they’ll start baying for blood. The Pantheon will always appeal to the masses. It’s the ultimate escapism from modern life. It all boils down to kill or be killed, and that idea of glory through violent conflict. The members of the various teams aren’t immune to this most basic instinct either. There are moments on the battlefield where characters achieve an almost zen-like state of existence, living only for the next second. It’s hardly surprising that Tyler has become more and more invested in it all.
If I had any criticism about this book it would be a minor one. This grand finale feels just a little rushed to me. I suppose thinking about it, I might just be being greedy. I can’t help it, I wanted more. It saddens me that we’ve hit the end of the proverbial road. I could quite happily read another four books about the Pantheon armies and the mythology that surrounds them. I have so many questions and it feels like there is still much left to learn. Right from the beginning of book one I have been struck by the consideration and depth of world-building in these novels. They really do help to create a perfect backdrop to events. Perhaps one day my questions will be answered, that would be all kinds of awesome.
When all things are said and done, I’ve had a blast with The Pantheon series. C’mon, what’s not to love? One moment we’ve found ourselves knee-deep in blood-soaked battlefields howling like crazed berserkers and the next we’re eavesdropping on global conspiracies driven by unscrupulous billionaires and oligarchs. I loved every second. The four books have been hugely entertaining. I love stories that suggest secret societies that exist on the cusp of our own. For me, great action thrillers live or die by their hook. There has to be something that will draw a reader in. The premise of the Pantheon series is exactly the sort of adrenalin-fuelled fiction I live for. I couldn’t help but find myself in its thrall.
*I’ve tried not the play favourite when it comes to the various Pantheon forces but I can’t deny it any longer. I am now, and will always be, for the Horde!
April 23, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and the original publisher for eARC.
'The Bone Fields", the fourth book in The Pantheon Saga, delivers a thrilling conclusion to a fast-paced, action-packed Scottish thriller series. Imagine Squid Game colliding with The Hunger Games in the streets of Edinburgh, where modern-day gladiators battle to the death, cheered on and funded by online watchers.
Bloodshed and Order
From its inception, The Pantheon has been a secret society steeped in bloodshed and order. Recruits abandon their lives, fall into rank, and engage in deadly combat. But for Tyler Maitland, a player in this brutal game, the stakes are personal. His real ambition isn't victory in the Games; it's finding his missing sister. Even if it means bringing down The Pantheon itself.
As the Twentieth Season unfolds, never-before-matched teams clash in the fields of eastern Europe. Each palatinate—whether Odin's Vikings, Attila's Huns, or Rome's legions—represents a historical era. Supreme leaders, self-styled modern gods, rule over these territories. And Tyler, once directionless, now stands at the heart of this epic conflict.
'The Bone Fields", the fourth book in The Pantheon Saga, delivers a thrilling conclusion to a fast-paced, action-packed Scottish thriller series. Imagine Squid Game colliding with The Hunger Games in the streets of Edinburgh, where modern-day gladiators battle to the death, cheered on and funded by online watchers.
Bloodshed and Order
From its inception, The Pantheon has been a secret society steeped in bloodshed and order. Recruits abandon their lives, fall into rank, and engage in deadly combat. But for Tyler Maitland, a player in this brutal game, the stakes are personal. His real ambition isn't victory in the Games; it's finding his missing sister. Even if it means bringing down The Pantheon itself.
As the Twentieth Season unfolds, never-before-matched teams clash in the fields of eastern Europe. Each palatinate—whether Odin's Vikings, Attila's Huns, or Rome's legions—represents a historical era. Supreme leaders, self-styled modern gods, rule over these territories. And Tyler, once directionless, now stands at the heart of this epic conflict.
September 13, 2024
What in the name of — What book did I read? This poor book had me so confused. First off, why couldn’t you keep the characters with their original names. Tyler all the way through the book would have been great! No confusion for the reader. The same for Lana. But when the writer add in the number of other characters with unique names, you kind of take my interest away in connecting with the story. It was hard to determine if the groups were in the civilian world or in the game world, the book did not give a reference to.
August 1, 2023
Excellent book, the fourth in this gripping and action packed series. Well written and fast paced.
It's better to read the series in order.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It's better to read the series in order.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
February 10, 2024
C.F. Barrington has quickly become one of my favorite authors. This series has been close to my heart and this final book was everything I had hoped it would be. I look forward to reading anything else he chooses to publish.
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
August 15, 2023
A good ending
October 7, 2023
A very good final reveal, but this book cannot be meaningfully read independently, the series has to be read sequentially to get the full satisfaction of enjoying the tale.
August 21, 2024
This was my favourite of the series!
April 29, 2023
A fantastic book, I don’t normally read these types of books writing wise but this was different and I really enjoyed this, looking forward to reading more in the future
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