Books with author Matthew Hall

AD 634. ANGLO SAXON BRITAIN. Confusion and conflict continue as warlords battle across Britain to become the first King of the English. After a stunning victory against the native Waelisc, Beobrand returns to a hero's welcome. His valour is rewarded by wealth and land by Oswald, King of Northumbria. Exhausted, he retires to his new estate with his bride only to find himself surrounded once again by enemies old and new. With treachery and death on all sides, Beobrand fears he will lose all he holds dear. On a quest for revenge and redemption, he accepts the mantle of lord, leading his men into the darkest of nights and the bloodiest of battles. The Cross and the Curse is the second gripping, action-packed instalment in The Bernicia Chronicles. 'Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow' DAVID GILMAN.

Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' ANGUS DONALD, author of The Outlaw Chronicles. 'Matthew Harffy's tale of England in the Dark Ages is nothing less than superb' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY. 'Murder, betrayal and vengeance fuel tribal warfare and personal combat. Beobrand is the warrior to follow' DAVID GILMAN. AD 635. Anglo-Saxon Britain. A gripping, action-packed historical thriller and third instalment in The Bernicia Chronicles. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Oswald is now King of Northumbria. However, his plans for further alliances and conquests are quickly thrown into disarray when his wedding to a princess of Wessex is interrupted by news of a Pictish uprising. Rushing north, Oswald leaves Beobrand to escort the young queen to her new home. Their path is fraught with danger and uncertainty, Beobrand must try to unravel secrets and lies if they are to survive. Meanwhile, old enemies are closing in, seeking brutal revenge. Beobrand will give his blood and blade in service to his king, but will that be enough to avert disaster and save his kith and kin from the evil forces that surround them? Can't wait for the next instalment? Pre-Order the next instalment KILLER of KINGS - out 1st June 2017. What people are saying about BLOOD AND BLADE: 'Give yourself a treat, dear reader, if you haven't started this series you owe it to yourself to do so' 'This is the best of the series yet' 'A gripping, entertaining read' 'An epic tale of warrior battles, deep comradeship, intrigue, love and lust'

The Burning is the sixth thrilling installment in Matthew Hall's twice CWA Gold Dagger nominated Coroner Jenny Cooper series, from the creator of BBC One's Keeping Faith.A family tragedy. A buried secret. What lies hidden in the flames?A dense, bitterly cold fog has settled over the Wye Valley when Bristol Coroner Jenny Cooper is called to the scene of a dreadful tragedy: in the village of Blackstone Ley, a house has burned to the ground with three members of a family inside.Though evidence of foul play is quickly uncovered, it isn't long before the police investigation is drawn to a close. It seems certain that the fire was started by one of the victims, Ed Morgan, in a fit of jealous rage. But their infant son is still missing and Ed had left a message for his surviving wife, Kelly Hart, telling her that she would never find the child . . .As Jenny prepares the inquest, she finds herself troubled by the official version of events. What could have provoked Ed's murderous rampage? How might the other, guarded inhabitants of the village have been involved? And what could the connection be with the mysterious abduction of a little girl ten years ago?Battling to suppress gruelling events in her own life, Jenny soon becomes entangled in another perplexing inquiry that may have surprising links to this one. Can she unearth Blackstone Ley's secrets, before it's too late?The Burning is followed by the seventh book in the Coroner Jenny Cooper series, A Life to Kill.The Jenny Cooper novels have been adapted into a hit TV series, Coroner, made for CBC and NBC Universal starring Serinda Swan and Roger Cross.

A damned fine tale." - David Farland, New York Times Bestselling AuthorPrison psychologist Eva Ross has dealt with her share of sinners. The corrupt, the insane; their minds were hers to unlock. But when those around her start to show the same characteristics, she is forced to turn to a stranger for help.Together with the mysterious Madden Scott, Eva enters a new reality. As the world around her shifts, secrets barely hidden under the surface are revealed.In an adventure that takes them through nightmares and across continents, Eva and Madden enter the shadowy world of Anges de la Resurrection des Chevaliers: the last barrier between earth and what lies beneath.Praise:★★★★★ - "The plot and storyline were fantastic. The definition of the characters, and the descriptions throughout the book painted wonderful pictures. The author had a new take on demons, and kept the interest and mystery going until the end."★★★★★ - "Matthew Harrill has created a perfect balance with a dark dystopian world full of fantastic action and well rounded characters."

“The best account of Aussie soccer ever written.” RADIO SEN“Part travelogue, part investigative journalism, written with a real passion for the game, THE AWAY GAME gets beyond the headlines and into the heart of our place in the world game.” FHM MAGAZINE“Raised the bar on how soccer is written about in this country. At last someone has committed Australian soccer and its players to some serious scrutiny and some fine prose.” THE SUN-HERALDThe 2006 FIFA World Cup saw Australia announce itself as a football nation when the greatest generation of players the country has ever produced led the country on a historic campaign in Germany. Behind the dramatic games against Japan, Brazil, Croatia, and Italy were the untold stories of Australia’s soccer stars.For the 30 years before the 2006 World Cup, overseas clubs offering huge pay packets lured away the country’s best talent. Some dreams came true. Others crashed and burned. Rip offs, death threats, drugs, guns, corrupt officials: this is often the reality of life in the top leagues of European football. Now available as an e-book, Matthew Hall’s classic The Away Game is a collection of revealing, funny, and controversial stories thst lifts the lid on the secret lives of the players, administrators, agents, and coaches of the world’s most popular sport. Kewell, Viduka, Schwarzer, Bosnich, Slater, Grella, Johnston, Bresciano, Aloisi, Foster, Moore, Bernal, Zelic, Neill, Vidmar, Marston.

“The best account of Aussie soccer ever written.” RADIO SEN “Part travelogue, part investigative journalism, written with a real passion for the game, THE AWAY GAME gets beyond the headlines and into the heart of our place in the world game.” FHM MAGAZINE “Raised the bar on how soccer is written about in this country. At last someone has committed Australian soccer and its players to some serious scrutiny and some fine prose.” THE SUN-HERALD The 2006 FIFA World Cup saw Australia announce itself as a football nation when the greatest generation of players the country has ever produced led the country on a historic campaign in Germany. Behind the dramatic games against Japan, Brazil, Croatia, and Italy were the untold stories of Australia’s soccer stars.For the 30 years before the 2006 World Cup, overseas clubs offering huge pay packets lured away the country’s best talent. Some dreams came true. Others crashed and burned. Rip offs, death threats, drugs, guns, corrupt officials: this is often the reality of life in the top leagues of European football. Now available as an e-book, Matthew Hall’s classic The Away Game is a collection of revealing, funny, and controversial stories that lifts the lid on the secret lives of the players, administrators, agents, and coaches of the world’s most popular sport. Kewell, Viduka, Schwarzer, Bosnich, Slater, Grella, Johnston, Bresciano, Aloisi, Foster, Moore, Bernal, Zelic, Neill, Vidmar, Marston.

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AD 634, Anglo-Saxon Britain: warlords battle across Britain to become the first king of the English. After a stunning victory against the native Waelisc, Beobrand returns a hero. His valor is rewarded with wealth and land by Oswald, king of Northumbria. He retires to his new estate with his bride only to find himself surrounded by enemies old and new. With treachery and death on all sides, Beobrand fears he will lose all he holds dear. On a quest for revenge and redemption, he accepts the mantle of lord, leading his men into the darkest of nights and the bloodiest of battles.