Master of War Series by David Gilman 5 Books Collection Set - Historical Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Master of War
Defiant Unto Death
Gate of the Dead
Viper's Blood
Scourge of Wolves

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Overview
The Master of War 5-book collection brings together David Gilman's acclaimed historical fiction saga in one brand-new paperback set. Following archer Thomas Blackstone from the battlefield of Crecy through decades of shifting alliances and brutal campaigns across France, Italy, and beyond, these five novels combine authentic period detail with fast-paced combat and morally complex characters. Fans of gritty, immersive war fiction and multi-book sagas will find this a satisfying, binge-ready introduction or addition to their historical fiction shelf, tracing one man's rise from stonemason to legendary commander during the Hundred Years' War.

About the Books
Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, David Gilman's Master of War series follows Thomas Blackstone, a village stonemason who trades a hangman's noose for a war bow and marches into King Edward III's invasion of France in 1346. The opening novel, Master of War, thrusts Blackstone into the chaos of his first battles and the pivotal clash at Crecy, forging him into a soldier respected on both sides of the conflict. Defiant Unto Death picks up his story a decade later, as Blackstone commands his own war band in hard-won French territory, only to face betrayal that threatens everything and everyone he loves. Gate of the Dead carries the action into new territory as Blackstone, exiled and rebuilding his life as a mercenary captain, is summoned back into the fray by the English crown. Viper's Blood and Scourge of Wolves continue the saga's expanding scope, following Blackstone through shifting political alliances, dangerous missions, and the ever-heavier burdens of command as the wars grind on. Throughout the five books, Gilman writes battle scenes with a soldier's eye for authenticity, weaving mud, weather, and fear into the drama alongside quieter moments of loyalty and loss between comrades. The series has drawn praise for its relentless pacing and gritty realism, and this collection lets readers experience Blackstone's transformation from a condemned commoner into one of the era's most formidable commanders across a single connected paperback set, ideal for readers who want to settle into a long historical arc without hunting down individual volumes.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback set of David Gilman's acclaimed Master of War series in one purchase
• Follows a single continuous storyline, ideal for uninterrupted binge reading
• Authentic Hundred Years' War setting with vivid, well-researched battle sequences
• Perfect gift for historical fiction fans, birthdays, holidays, or building a home library
• Brand-new paperback condition, ready to read straight out of the box
• Great value compared to buying each title individually

Book-by-Book Guide
Master of War — Thomas Blackstone, a village stonemason facing execution, joins Edward III's invasion of France and is forged into a soldier at the Battle of Crecy in 1346.
Defiant Unto Death — Ten years after Crecy, Blackstone commands his own war band in France when a traitor exposes his family to the French king's wrath.
Gate of the Dead — Exiled and rebuilding his life as a mercenary captain in Italy, Blackstone is summoned back across the Alps by the English crown.
Viper's Blood — Blackstone's campaigns push further afield as loyalties shift and the political stakes of the Hundred Years' War continue to rise.
Scourge of Wolves — Blackstone travels into hostile territory to secure crucial alliances for the English crown as danger closes in on every side.

About the Author
David Gilman has enjoyed varied careers including paratrooper, firefighter, and photographer before turning to writing full time. An award-winning novelist and screenwriter, he is best known for the Master of War series, a critically acclaimed run of historical novels following archer-turned-commander Thomas Blackstone through the Hundred Years' War. Gilman also writes a modern thriller series featuring ex-French Foreign Legionnaire Dan Raglan, and was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for The Last Horseman. Known for authentic period detail and relentless pacing, he brings a soldier's eye for battle to this saga. He lives in Devon, England.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This set delivers five books' worth of relentless battles, hard-won loyalty, and authentic medieval detail in one brand-new paperback bundle. A terrific gift for the historical fiction reader in your life, a stocking stuffer, or a treat for your own summer reading list, it's an easy way to dive into a complete, gripping saga.

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