Growing up in new york and even serving as a us navy veteran offered him an. The red knight has all three, he has youth on his side, and hes determined to turn a profit. I came to the red knight as a fan of cameron s ancient greek historical fiction, as well as someone decently read in high fantasy canon ranging from good jrr tolkien, grr. Im about to send my copy off to a friend, and i thought id recommend it to other folks as well. Nov 28, 2015 miles cameron is a full time writer who lives in canada with his family. His identity and even his real name are a mystery to most. The red knight by miles cameron audiobook sample soundcloud.
I have lots of thoughts and feelings to share about this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the. Read a sample from the red knight by miles cameron the red knight is the first book of miles cameron s gritty epic fantasy series, the traitor son cycle. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Right from the start miles cameron makes it clear that this new novel is a direct continuation of the red knight, starting off with a reference to. Look for the sequel, the fell sword, online and in stores this month. Camerons knowledge of armour and weapons and knightly accord comes from his historical fiction work as christian cameron and it shows. The red knight is a high fantasy book overlayed with plausible demographics, economics, and medieval military nerdery.
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Sep 01, 2012 the red knight is christian cameron s fantasy debut under the penname of miles cameron whos also the author of a bunch of thrillers as gordon kent and its magnificent. Explore books by miles cameron with our selection at. A book encompassing the legend and lore of mythical creatures of olde with a razorsharp edge. The red knight audiobook by miles cameron 9781619692701. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fanta. Written by miles cameron, narrated by matthew wolf. Review of the plague of swords by miles cameron posted on december 5, 2016 by h. A friend recommended this to me and oh how well he knows me. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. My intro made by the wonderful brock from lets read check out his great channel here. The abbey is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on them is nothing he cant deal with. Dec 04, 2012 in the past ive found the promotional bag of books from a con can vary widely in terms of quality. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of.
The red knight is christian camerons fantasy debut under the penname of miles cameron whos also the author of a bunch of thrillers as gordon kent and its magnificent. His bestknown work is the ongoing historical fiction series tyrant, which by 2009 had sold over 100,000 copies. The red knight the red knight audiobook, by christian cameron. Written by miles cameron, audiobook narrated by matthew wolf. The red knight by miles cameron is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval fantasy hacknslash that is heavily focused on two things. Last weekend i had the pleasure of meeting with fantasy author miles cameron, and his daughter, victoria. The red knight audiobook by miles cameron rakuten kobo.
Cameron definitely has the descriptive skills when it comes to placing the reader right at the heart of the action. Jan 04, 20 miles camerons the red knight is a promising historical fantasy debut featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye for combat. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The red knight by miles cameron twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the wild. The red knight is a must for fans of fantasy and medieval history both. The abbey is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on. Miles cameron is the renowned author of bestselling fantasy novels like the red knight, the traitor sun cycle, the sequel, the fell sword and tournament of fools. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight.
Growing up in new york and even serving as a us navy veteran offered him an opportunity to be involved in intelligencerelated roles. The red knight by miles cameron is exactly what the fantasy genre needed. Jan 22, 20 miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight. Aug 20, 20 praise for the red knight from a brutal bear baiting scene during the novels early chapters to the full blown, frenetic chaos of main battle near the books end things get pretty bloody. Mar 09, 2016 i have lots of thoughts and feelings to share about this book. Mar 11, 2014 right from the start miles cameron makes it clear that this new novel is a direct continuation of the red knight, starting off with a reference to the stunning final chapter of that novel which. I came to the red knight as a fan of camerons ancient greek historical fiction, as well as someone decently read in high fantasy canon ranging from good jrr tolkien, grr. Read a sample from the red knight by miles cameron orbit books.
On the magicdrenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and aranthur is a. The red knight by miles cameron books hachette australia. Jan 22, 20 the red knight doesnt yet have martins scope and scale, but its far more elegant, almost poetic despite the sheer savagery on display where game of thrones is a rowdy drinking song. Christian gordon cameron born august 16, 1962, who writes under the pen names gorden kent and miles cameron, is a canadian novelist, who was educated and trained as both an historian and a former career officer in the us navy. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your. The red knight isbn 9780316212281 pdf epub miles cameron. An interview with miles cameron author of the red knight. The red knight is a mercenary, a man with surprising secrets who takes a contract from a nunnery to protect it from the evil wizard thorn and the beas. The eponymous hero of the red knight by miles cameron is the leader of a mercenary army thats just returning to alba after fighting a. Forget sir lancelot and tales of knightly exploits.
The mercenary company of knights, led by the title character, are exactly what i envisioned they would be like from when i first read the product description. This is a step up in quality, if the red knight series had a fault it was the authors tendency occasionally to dwell on the minutia of medieval life at the expense of clarity in description. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts. Listen to the red knight by miles cameron available from rakuten kobo. Read a sample from the red knight by miles cameron the red knight is the first book of miles camerons gritty epic fantasy series, the traitor son cycle. The red knight by miles cameron far beyond reality. I have been a fan of miles cameron ever since i read the red knight in march 20, and since then i have read most of his oeuvre. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and the beast starts to rip the head from your shoulders. He also writes historical fiction under another name. Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the wild.
However, i dont know why cameron chose to write it. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Fans of glen cooks the black company and daniel abrahams the dagger and coin series will find an enjoyable read, provided they can get past the poor editing and burdensome pacing. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The red knight by miles cameron read by matthew wolf. So when he hires his company out to protect an abbess and her nunnery, its just another job. Miles cameron, red knight author interview huffpost uk. By rebecca lovatt on april 10, 20 in interviews, rlovatt.
The abbess, unable to secure protection from the distant kings court, hires the red knights company to root out the source of the attacks. The abby is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on them is nothing he cant deal with. The red knight has stood against soldiers, armies and the might of an empire without flinching. The red knight doesnt yet have martins scope and scale, but its far more elegant, almost poetic despite the sheer savagery on. The red knight by miles cameron a relatable, and entertaining look at love, war, friendship, dating, and everything in between.