A Day of Reckoning

Hunlaf and his comrades are caught up in a violent skirmish against pirates and escorted to the city of Qadis, where they must walk a difficult path to achieve their goal. Reviews for A Day of Reckoning praise the action, adventure writing, and vivid battle scenes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

AD 796 . Hunlaf embarks on a perilous journey to Muslim Spain in pursuit of a powerful object. Along the way, he and his comrades face a violent skirmish with pirates, leading to their escort to the city of Qadis in the Emirate of Al-Andalus. Hunlaf believes that the Emir's lands hold the key to his search, but he soon realizes that there are dangerous games at play. To achieve his goal, Hunlaf and his allies must navigate a complex web of alliances and betrayals, where friends and enemies are not always what they seem. In this thrilling historical adventure, Matthew Harffy explores the politics, religion, and warfare of eighth-century Europe, delivering a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Reviews for A Day of Reckoning Praise for the book: "Top-class adventure writing, with action that moves as fast and keen as a whetted blade." - Ian Ross "A fascinating and thrilling tale set in eighth-century Europe, with vivid battle scenes and well-rounded characters." - Alex Gough

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804548547