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A Night of Flames (A Time for Swords Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Matthew Harffy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,308 ratings
Warrior monk Hunlaf must quell a violent revolt in Viking Norway. A thrilling historical adventure from Matthew Harffy.

Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the seafaring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf.

When the Vikings attack again, the king sends cleric turned warrior, Hunlaf, on a mission to persuade the king of Rogaland into an alliance. But Hunlaf and Runolf have other plans; kin to seek out, old scores to settle, and a heretical tome to find in the wild lands of the Norse.

Their voyage takes them into the centre of a violent uprising. A slave has broken free of his captors and, with religious fervour, is leading his fanatical followers on a rampage – burning all in his path. Hunlaf must brave the Norse wilderness, and overcome deadly foes, to stop this madman. Can he prevent a night of flames and slaughter?

Reviews for Matthew Harffy:

'Harffy is a master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun

'Absolutely gripping storytelling' Angus Donald

'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society

'Harffy's writing just gets better and better' Jemahl Evans
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    A Time for Swords
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    546 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
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  6. Publication date
    March 3, 2022
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“A brilliant read from an author at the top of his game. Highly recommended” ―Historical Novel Review

“PRAISE FOR MATTHEW HARFFY:

'A master of the Dark Age thriller' Theodore Brun.

'A Time for Swords is a bold opening to yet another enthralling series. It promises to be one heck of a ride' Theodore Brun.

'A breathtaking novel that sweeps the reader into a dark and dangerous world' Paul Fraser Collard (on A Time for Swords).

'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb... The tale is fast paced and violence lurks on every page' Historical Novel Society (on the Bernicia Chronicles).

'The gripping novel evokes the turbulence and violence of the first onslaught of the Vikings. I couldn't put it down!'” ―Christian Cameron (on A Time for Swords)

About the Author

Matthew Harffy grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters. Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles and A Time for Swords series, and he also presents the popular podcast, Rock, Paper, Swords!, with fellow author Steven A. McKay.

Follow Matthew at @MatthewHarffy and www.matthewharffy.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093TZH9SP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2022
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 546 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1801102308
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ A Time for Swords
  • Customer Reviews:
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Matthew Harffy lived in Northumberland as a child and the area had a great impact on him. The rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline made it easy to imagine the past. Decades later, a documentary about Northumbria's Golden Age sowed the kernel of an idea for a series of historical fiction novels. The first of them is the action-packed tale of vengeance and coming of age, THE SERPENT SWORD.

Matthew has worked in the IT industry, where he spent all day writing and editing, just not the words that most interested him. Prior to that he worked in Spain as an English teacher and translator. Matthew lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters.

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Customers find this book to be a real treat for fans of historical fiction, with compelling storytelling that brings the exciting era to life. The characters are well-developed and become real through their stories, and customers consider it a great continuation of the series. They appreciate the writing quality, with one customer noting it's unusually readable.

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Customers enjoy the storytelling in this historical fiction book, finding it compelling and a real treat for fans of the genre, with one customer noting how it brings the exciting era to life.

"...Characters who become real through their stories. Adventures, joy, sorrow, wonder, on every page. An interesting and exciting era brought to life...." Read more

"...Lots of what makes you love a Harffy book, a few twists and turns, some setbacks, and of course good fight scenes!" Read more

"...This series is a real treat for fans of historical fiction and shouldn't be missed." Read more

"Absolutely one of your best! What a great adventure. The characters have a depth of emotions from strength, pride, helplessness, and sorrow...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting how the characters become real through their stories.

"...Characters who become real through their stories. Adventures, joy, sorrow, wonder, on every page. An interesting and exciting era brought to life...." Read more

"Absolutely one of your best! What a great adventure. The characters have a depth of emotions from strength, pride, helplessness, and sorrow...." Read more

"It is a good fast past story with characters and plot." Read more

"Hunlaf is such a fascinating character. In A Time for Swords we see him turn from monk to warrior...." Read more

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Customers enjoy this book as a continuation of the series, with one customer noting it's just as good as the first installment.

"A Night of Flames is the second book in this marvelous series that follows the life of Hunlaf, A monk turned warrior...." Read more

"...In many ways this is just as good as the first in the series, which I found to be unusually readable and entertaining...." Read more

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"A more than worthy sequel in Hunlaf’s amazing journey..." Read more

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"...Characters who become real through their stories. Adventures, joy, sorrow, wonder, on every page. An interesting and exciting era brought to life...." Read more

"...have a depth of emotions from strength, pride, helplessness, and sorrow...." Read more

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I enjoyed this book so much. I love a book that includes a map so I can get a vision in my mind of where Hunlaf is traveling. I also learned so much about medieval travel, foods, and just the struggle to survive during the period. I have read the complete 8 books in the Bernicia Chronicles by Matthew Harffy and also the Wolf of Wessex. I am keeping these books to enjoy again one day. I cannot wait for the next book in A Time for Swords series. Anything this author writes about this timeframe I will buy. Enjoy this author's writing immensely.
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  • JimofSalem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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    A Time for Swords series is all that is good and wonderful in historical fiction. Characters who become real through their stories. Adventures, joy, sorrow, wonder, on every page. An interesting and exciting era brought to life. A way to understand better a time and place we can only experience through reading. Highly recommend. Highly recommend anything Matthew Harry writes, and I've read it all.
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  • nathan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
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    The plot gets a bit slow at times, but heats up quick enough. Lots of what makes you love a Harffy book, a few twists and turns, some setbacks, and of course good fight scenes!
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  • DaveB.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great continuation of a great series.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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    A Night of Flames is the second book in this marvelous series that follows the life of Hunlaf, A monk turned warrior. In this novel, Hunlaf joins forces with a mixed group of warriors from various regions to rescue Hunlaf's cousin and the daughter of a Norse warrior named Runolf from a cult of fanatics that has terrorized settlements and killed people in horrific ways. The odds are against them but this is not a group that easily gives up.
    Anything can happen.
    I have read all of Matthew Harffy's books and found them all excellent. He does tireless research for each one and this is no exception. Yes, there is plenty of gruesome violence but it is indicative of the times in which the novel is set. This series is a real treat for fans of historical fiction and shouldn't be missed.
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  • Reece Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a ROLLER COASTER ride!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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    Absolutely one of your best! What a great adventure. The characters have a depth of emotions from strength, pride, helplessness, and sorrow. This group of warriors bravery and brotherhood all comes together for a cause greater then themselves. Light and darkness take center stage in the fight for souls that have not been lost ye. In the end only a few are left standing to tell the tale.
    Just finished and I may read it again now!
    Great read!
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  • BD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Harffy can write
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
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    It is a good fast past story with characters and plot.
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  • Taffy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
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    I enjoyed this book so much. I love a book that includes a map so I can get a vision in my mind of where Hunlaf is traveling. I also learned so much about medieval travel, foods, and just the struggle to survive during the period. I have read the complete 8 books in the Bernicia Chronicles by Matthew Harffy and also the Wolf of Wessex. I am keeping these books to enjoy again one day. I cannot wait for the next book in A Time for Swords series. Anything this author writes about this timeframe I will buy. Enjoy this author's writing immensely.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Book

    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
    I enjoyed this book so much. I love a book that includes a map so I can get a vision in my mind of where Hunlaf is traveling. I also learned so much about medieval travel, foods, and just the struggle to survive during the period. I have read the complete 8 books in the Bernicia Chronicles by Matthew Harffy and also the Wolf of Wessex. I am keeping these books to enjoy again one day. I cannot wait for the next book in A Time for Swords series. Anything this author writes about this timeframe I will buy. Enjoy this author's writing immensely.
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  • Vern Cunningham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read before
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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    About 1/2 way through I realized I had read it before. It was so stimulating with such vivid references to the actions and surroundings I just kept right on to the end
    I will move on to the 3rd in the series now
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  • M.T. Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars A more than worthy sequel in Hunlaf’s amazing journey
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022
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    Hunlaf is such a fascinating character. In A Time for Swords we see him turn from monk to warrior. In A Night of Flames we see him mature further and grapple with the moral dilemmas and unsatisfied yearnings of his past as he helps lead an expedition against a mysterious foe driven by cosmological zeal and gifted in the tactics of terror. Can’t wait for the next book!
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  • Magicm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant reading
    Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2022
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    Another truly spellbinding book by this author. Once started, it becomes rather difficult to stop reading.
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  • MBJM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2024
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    An excellent read. Anthother very interesting book from Matthew Harty. A relatively unpredictable and action packed story line. Highly recommended.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good. Interesting genre.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2022
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    Enjoyed the book. Very real in terms of the severe events of life.
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  • willowbasket
    4.0 out of 5 stars A revelation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2023
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    I enjoyed this 2nd book in the series,I had this book in my library a long while but was put off reading it as the first one I thought was really slow but the second one picked up the story admirably,and of course the 2nd one would have made no sense without reading the 1st one.Exiting
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just one weakness
    Reviewed in Australia on April 17, 2022
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    Matthew Harffy writes an interesting and exciting story. Readers will enjoy a hero like Hunlaf, who turns from a stripling monk into a brave and skilful warrior. But who wants to read about these adventures as they are penned by the aging, dying Hunlaf, now once more a monk, reminiscing about his heroic past. This flipping back and forth from youth to decrepitude is disappointing. Who wants to know that the hero will eke out a sad end stuck in a miserable monastery? For me this spoils an otherwise very good story.
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