Wolves of Winter

by Dan Jones

Hardcover, 2023

Status

Available

Call number

823.92

Publication

Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book (2023), 416 pages

Description

"Bruised and bloodied by an epic battle at Cr�cy, six soldiers known as the Essex Dogs pick through the wreckage of the fighting--and their own lives. Now a new siege is beginning, and the Dogs are sent to attack the soaring walls of Calais. King Edward has vowed no Englishman will leave France 'til this city falls. To get home, they must survive a merciless winter in a lawless camp deadlier than any battlefield. Obsessed with tracking down the vanished Captain, Loveday struggles to control his own men. Romford is haunted by the reappearance of a horrific figure from his past. And Scotsman is spiraling into a pit of drink, violence, and self-pity. The Dogs are being torn apart--but this war is far from over. It won't be long before they lose more of their own"--… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member JHemlock

I am going to give Mr. Jones four stars on the Wolves of Winter. The Continuation of what began in the Essex Dogs is solid, enjoyable and establishes much more personality for the small group of mercenaries fighting in France for the English. This story connects things up nicely and tends to be a

little grittier than the first. (Did not think that was possible.) The long-term effects of war on men who have endured much of their life in battle is prevalent. Some are numb to it and others not so much. The writing is seamless and moves the reader forward at a good clip.
The introduction of the Flemish mercs is rather comical and you can smell things best left unmentioned. It seems much of the book revolves around Romford and his issues, but he does seem to find his place.... if not for a little while. There are some surprises in The Wolves of Winter and as always it seems Mr. Jones has upped his game. There will be much more in this review once the initial reading has been absorbed.

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