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Dorylaeum: The Crusaders Chronicles: Book 2
Nicaea, 1097. Daniel has gone from a petty thief living in the shadows of Constantinople to a budding squire serving the gruff Sir Hendry. He’s earned his place among the crusaders, proving himself capable during the capture of the impenetrable city, but he is still a meager player in a massive army of princes and lords. The crusaders have scored the first victory in their quest for Jerusalem, but the holy city still lays thousands of miles away. And though the Saracens have been beaten, they are not defeated. Their horde of mounted archers gathers in the shadows, waiting for the right chance to strike.
See the praise for Storm of “Once in a while, you come across a book that reminds you of the feeling of exhilaration you had when you fell in love with reading fiction. Storm of War , with its brilliant combination of a historical theme and vivid description of battle scenes , is a great example of this.” - San Francisco Book Review, 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Saye’s strengths lie in the incredible attention to detail . Be it the clothing, the food, the weapons, the care for the horses, the flowing descriptions of the landscape surrounding us – it’s all there. It’s one of the things that made me fall in love with George R.R. Martin’s writing ages ago, and it’s had the exact same effect on me here. It creates a very vivid world that sucks you in with ease. I also thoroughly enjoyed the character development of not just Daniel, but those around him. This story isn’t just an A to B trip to retake the Holy Land – it’s about who Daniel is, about his change and who he becomes." - Trey Stone, Author of The Consequence of Loyalty , 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Not only is it well written with great characters and excellent descriptive scenes of life as a crusader, but it is also so well-researched that I felt by the end that I had taken a history course on the crusades. This is definitely a book worth reading - one that both entertains and educates .” - Amy Rodriguez, Reedsy Discovery, 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
See the praise for Storm of “Once in a while, you come across a book that reminds you of the feeling of exhilaration you had when you fell in love with reading fiction. Storm of War , with its brilliant combination of a historical theme and vivid description of battle scenes , is a great example of this.” - San Francisco Book Review, 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Saye’s strengths lie in the incredible attention to detail . Be it the clothing, the food, the weapons, the care for the horses, the flowing descriptions of the landscape surrounding us – it’s all there. It’s one of the things that made me fall in love with George R.R. Martin’s writing ages ago, and it’s had the exact same effect on me here. It creates a very vivid world that sucks you in with ease. I also thoroughly enjoyed the character development of not just Daniel, but those around him. This story isn’t just an A to B trip to retake the Holy Land – it’s about who Daniel is, about his change and who he becomes." - Trey Stone, Author of The Consequence of Loyalty , 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Not only is it well written with great characters and excellent descriptive scenes of life as a crusader, but it is also so well-researched that I felt by the end that I had taken a history course on the crusades. This is definitely a book worth reading - one that both entertains and educates .” - Amy Rodriguez, Reedsy Discovery, 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Published December 14, 2022
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March 5, 2023
When I read Saye’s first book in the series, Storm of War, I remember being surprised by how captivating the story way. Being an archaeologist by profession, I often find that I don’t enjoy historical fiction and mysteries as much as I sometimes feel like I should, maybe because I get too caught up in details, or maybe because I don’t give details the attention they deserve – though I always enjoy giving the genre a chance! Thankfully, that’s not the case with Saye and this series. His writing is superb, captivating and engaging, with just the right mixture of historical accuracy and fictional mystery to keep me hooked. The pacing, the character development, the action – it’s all right where it needs to be. Honestly, oftentimes it feel like watching an epic historical drama from the early 2000s – back when they were amazing.
Saye intersperses his main plot with a forward time jump that gives us just enough hints to want us to carry on reading – it makes it so that you know what to expect, you just don’t know how to expect it. There’s enough romance, camaraderie, mystery and humor to keep you from getting bored – and I suppose there’s an overarching plot that pulls us toward an end somewhere as well, though I’m too caught up in the here-and-now of the journey to even think about it yet.
I’m looking forward to the next book already – this is one of those indie gems that you hope you’ll come across when you’re doing this thing. If you’re interested in historical fiction, or in any kind of sword-and-shield fantasy setting, what have you, then honestly – give this series a chance. You won’t regret it.
Saye intersperses his main plot with a forward time jump that gives us just enough hints to want us to carry on reading – it makes it so that you know what to expect, you just don’t know how to expect it. There’s enough romance, camaraderie, mystery and humor to keep you from getting bored – and I suppose there’s an overarching plot that pulls us toward an end somewhere as well, though I’m too caught up in the here-and-now of the journey to even think about it yet.
I’m looking forward to the next book already – this is one of those indie gems that you hope you’ll come across when you’re doing this thing. If you’re interested in historical fiction, or in any kind of sword-and-shield fantasy setting, what have you, then honestly – give this series a chance. You won’t regret it.
April 26, 2024
A great read!
What a great story. Adventure, suspense but without the profanity and descriptive sex that so many authors feel is required to hold one’s attention. The plot and historical content are well developed and researched. I really have enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book.
What a great story. Adventure, suspense but without the profanity and descriptive sex that so many authors feel is required to hold one’s attention. The plot and historical content are well developed and researched. I really have enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book.
December 26, 2023
A fine read
A strong second book for the series and I'm looking forward to the next. Action, adventure, and very little predictabitiy which is nice. Good read.
A strong second book for the series and I'm looking forward to the next. Action, adventure, and very little predictabitiy which is nice. Good read.
February 19, 2025
Non stop action!
This book hurtled along at a break neck speed as Daniel continued to grow and develop into a Warrior and man. This is a brilliant series, bring on the next book.
This book hurtled along at a break neck speed as Daniel continued to grow and develop into a Warrior and man. This is a brilliant series, bring on the next book.
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