Just out - The Wrath of the Picts by Steven McKay

Steven has published his latest novel this month in his Warrior Druid of Britain series, set in the 5th Century and following the adventures of druid Bellicus and former Roman centurion Duro. It's available in paperback and kindle format. And if you haven't yet subscribed to his podcast with fellow historical author Matthew Harffy, you should, it's great fun - look for 'Rock, Paper, Swords'.

Wrath of the Picts (Warrior Druid of Britain, book 5 of 5)

Princess Catia has gone missing and once again it falls to the legendary druid, Bellicus, to find her. Was the child taken by force, or did she go willingly with the Pictish warrior-woman, Aife?

Their trail leads far north to the windswept fortress of Dunnottar, so the druid must journey there with his companions, Duro, Eburus, and the fearsome wardog, Cai. Leaving Dun Breatann in the hands of Queen Narina and her enigmatic new husband, Ysfael, the friends ride out, but things are never as straightforward as they seem… Violence and death follow Bellicus as he seeks to discover the fate of the princess. In doing so, he also finds himself on the trail of the swordsman, Lancelot, who disappeared months before when his warband was slaughtered by Saxons. Will the druid be in time to save them both? Or will their enemies, old and new,earn the bloody vengeance and glory they so desperately desire?

Ambition, lust, grief, and the power of the old gods combine in Wrath of the Picts as the druid and his companions are thrust towards a shocking finale that will leave Dun Breatann in turmoil and Northern Britain ravaged again by war.

Paperback: Latest edition: 2022 Publisher: Independently published ISBN: 979-8848932461 Pages: 284 Availability and latest price on Amazon:

Kindle: Latest edition: 2022 Publisher: Broadsword Availability and latest price on Amazon:

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