The Lawless Land

Description

First in a fast-paced historical adventure series from New York Times bestselling author Boyd Morrison and expert medievalist Beth Morrison. England, 1351. The Pestilence has ravaged the land. Villages lie abandoned but for crows and corpses. Highways are patrolled by marauders and murderers. In these dark and dangerous times, the wise keep to themselves. But Gerard Fox cannot afford to be wise. The young knight has been robbed of his ancestral home, his family name tarnished. To regain his lands and reputation, he sets forth to petition the one man who can restore them. Fate places Fox on the wrong road at the wrong time as he hurtles towards a chance encounter. It will entangle him with an enigmatic woman, a relic of incalculable value, and a dark family secret. It will lead him far from home and set him on a collision course with one of the most ambitious and dangerous men in Europe – a man on the cusp of seizing Christendom's highest office. And now, Fox is the only one standing in his way... Praise for THE LAWLESS LAND: 'Fantastic – suspenseful and historically fascinating... Gerard Fox could be Jack Reacher's ancestor, 700 years ago. Highly recommended!' - Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Off Dead 'A thoroughly entertaining tale that I found to be exceedingly well told... A novel full of both authenticity and thrills, and readers are sure to clamor for more from this writing duo' - Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man 'The Lawless Land is a compulsively readable, immersive tale of chivalric adventure and dangerous romance in a war-torn, plague-stricken Europe... A hugely entertaining historical novel!' - Eric Jager, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Duel 'A gallant knight, a witty heroine, a quest for the ages... The Lawless Land combines the rich historical tapestry of Umberto Eco and the relentless pace and adventure of Clive Cussler into a brilliant new series' - J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Her Dark Lies 'The Lawless Land is a fantastic start to a brilliant new adventure series that you won't want to miss... Boyd and Beth Morrison bring the Middle Ages to life in vivid detail with historical authenticity and a sense of fun... This thriller has it all!' - Graham Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fast Ice