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The Wolf

Under the Northern Sky, Book 1

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Leo Carew's debut novel, The Wolf, the first book in the Under the Northern Sky series, is a masterpiece in epic historical fantasy - a new voice to rival David Gemmell or George R. R. Martin.

Violence and death have come to the land under the Northern Sky. The Anakim dwell in the desolate forests and mountains beyond the black river, the land under the Northern Sky. Their ancient ways are forged in Unthank silver and carved in the grey stone of their heartland, their lives measured out in the turning of centuries, not years.

By contrast, the Sutherners live in the moment, their vitality much more immediate and ephemeral than their Anakim neighbours. Fragile is the peace that has existed between these very different races - and that peace is shattered when the Suthern armies flood the lands to the north.

These two races revive their age-old hatred and fear of each other. Within the maelstrom of war, two leaders will rise to lead their people to victory. Only one will succeed.

The Wolf is a thrilling, savagely visceral, politically nuanced and unexpectedly wry exploration of power and identity - and how far one will go to defend them.

©2018 Leo Carew (P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd. Fantasy Historical Fiction War
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As Bernard Cornwell is my goto author for a good old dose of historical fiction (or as I call it: true fantasy) I was looking for something similar to his work but with a ‘new voice’ so to speak. In this book I was given a spoonful of exactly what I was seeking. Carew is an intelligent yet unpretentious writer who has adopted an anthropological concept which I have hitherto not yet come across in any other medieval fantasy. Two very different species have evolved from the primates and now each oppose the other for survival and vi for domination of Albion (obviously Britain). It’s a beautifully crafted story told from both sides and with enough bloody battles, devious females, and political intrigue to keep the narrative moving in an interesting direction. The characters act believably and the narrator expertly keeps the voices consistent and identifiable. I cannot wait to delve into the sequel. Well done!

Superb!

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Similar to Bernard Cornwall style
in depth charaters great battle description
Slowish start well worth reading

Enjoyable read slow start but stick with it

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It's not a bad book well written but a bit slow with not a lot happening till the last couple of hours. Narrator is good but not great

Okay

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I really enjoyed listening to this book. The premise was appealing but I could not believe just how much I would enjoy it. I would definitely reccomend if you are also a fan of the genre. I'm looking forward to the next instalment.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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I bought this book in error. I don’t really do fantasy genre but I was hooked by page 2.

Twists turns and plots without the inevitable ‘I can guess where this is going’ scenarios.

I normally listen when driving or walking the dog but this tale had me listening at the dining table, in bed & whilst gardening.

I’ve now started the sequel. Who knows maybe fantasy is my new girl genre.

Talented author. Great yarn.

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