The Dark Army

To protect a saint, he must become a devil

Thurstan Wildblood. English crusader knight, does not believe in God. But after a fever-dream encounter with a demonic priest leaves him seemingly invincible in battle, he begins to wonder

He is on a quest to deliver Melinda of Jerusalem believed to be a living saint back to Canterbury cathedral in England on the orders of Richard the Lionheart. The road so far has been hard, the men of his company have fallen, one by one, until just his squire remains.

This unlikely trio must now face a procession of dangers to cross Europe safely, including the ruthless Order of Siegfried, sell-swords in the pay of the German Emperor.

Will Thurstan’s unnatural prowess see them safely to Canterbury? Or will their safety cost Wildblood his immortal soul?

A gripping historical adventure perfect for fans of Christian Cameron and David Gilman.