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Craven's War: A Deadly Storm
The Coalition is closing in on France, but Napoleon is not done yet!
As Christmas approaches, the first peaceful one in years. Wellington and his army celebrate from their Winter Quarters inside Southern France. Yet beneath the cheer, there is a quiet homesickness. An awareness that the war is not yet done. The enemy still waits for them across the Nive and stubbornly hold Bayonne, and to the North a beast has awakened. Napoleon does not mean to surrender. He still believes he can secure victory and marches out to face the approaching Coalition armies with all of his tenacity and military acumen, as well as a newly rebuilt army. When Craven intercepts vital French despatches sent from Marshal Soult, Wellington realises he must march onwards and face the enemy in a deadly storm before Napoleon can turn the tide of the war!
‘A Deadly Storm” is the twenty first novel in the ‘Craven’s War’ series, telling the exciting adventure of one rogue’s journey through the Napoleonic Wars as he tries to stay alive and make his fortune.
As Christmas approaches, the first peaceful one in years. Wellington and his army celebrate from their Winter Quarters inside Southern France. Yet beneath the cheer, there is a quiet homesickness. An awareness that the war is not yet done. The enemy still waits for them across the Nive and stubbornly hold Bayonne, and to the North a beast has awakened. Napoleon does not mean to surrender. He still believes he can secure victory and marches out to face the approaching Coalition armies with all of his tenacity and military acumen, as well as a newly rebuilt army. When Craven intercepts vital French despatches sent from Marshal Soult, Wellington realises he must march onwards and face the enemy in a deadly storm before Napoleon can turn the tide of the war!
‘A Deadly Storm” is the twenty first novel in the ‘Craven’s War’ series, telling the exciting adventure of one rogue’s journey through the Napoleonic Wars as he tries to stay alive and make his fortune.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2025
About the author
Nick S. Thomas
250 books74 followersNick S. Thomas, is a novelist, martial arts instructor and military history enthusiast. Author of the bestselling 'Battle Earth' series and is co-founder of the prestigious Academy of Historical Fencing.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
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January 10, 2026
France and success
Well written book. Probably the best in the series. Everything comes together and achieves defeat of Marshall Soults army. The way to Paris is open. On to the next chapter.
Well written book. Probably the best in the series. Everything comes together and achieves defeat of Marshall Soults army. The way to Paris is open. On to the next chapter.
March 26, 2026
I skipped a few of the books as there was a sameness in the stories. Craven has evolved into a more sympathetic and professional character. Well worth the time spent reading.
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