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Warriors of the Storm

The Last Kingdom Series, Book 9

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Warriors of the Storm

By: Bernard Cornwell
Narrated by: Matt Bates
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The ninth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.

A hero will be forged from this broken land.

As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.

A fragile peace is about to be broken…

King Alfred’s son Edward and formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids.

Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms’ greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are rising up against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce warrior Ragnall Ivarson, are soon joined by the Northumbrians, and their strength could prove overwhelming. Despite the gathering threat, both Edward and Æthelflaed are reluctant to move out of the safety of their fortifications. But with Uhtred’s own daughter married to Ivarson’s brother, who can be trusted?

In the struggle between family and loyalty, between personal ambition and political commitment, there will be no easy path. But a man with a warrior’s courage may be able to find it. Such a man is Uhtred,and this may be his finest hour.

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Like I say in the title, not great but definitely worth a listen if you're up to date in the series. The narrators accents were a bit inconsistent and he made Uthred sound a bit nerdy at first but that improved as the book went on.

Not great but definitely not bad

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Would you consider the audio edition of Warriors of the Storm to be better than the print version?

not read the print version

What did you like best about this story?

Very gripping story

Have you listened to any of Matt Bates’s other performances? How does this one compare?

The narrator brings the listener into the action.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes , I did not want to stop

Any additional comments?

would recommend to any Bernard Cornwell fan.

Still maintaining quality

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became very absorbed in the story line. very well read. the level historical research into the story is very impressive

very enjoyable

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Great sub plot lines in this the 9th book in the Saxon Chronicles. Finan's past is revealed and Stiorra's Norse husband adds colour. Gruesome and intricate the story unfolds with our hero Uhtred, whilst aging, has recovered much of his fighting skill and energy. As we near the end of the series all is now ready for the conquest of Bebbanburgh.

The Irish are coming

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I have raced through all nine books LAst Kingdom. This one crowns them all. Now i want mr cornwell to tell me how utred takes bebbenburgh. Live on utred.

The best

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