The red knight by miles cameron books hachette australia. The grim, dark nonsense of much high fantasy these days seems to take pleasure in eviscerating any lingering notions we might have that the ideals of honor, etc. The red knight the traitor son cycle by cameron, miles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The eponymous hero of the red knight by miles cameron is the leader of a mercenary army thats just returning to alba after fighting a campaign abroad. Buy the paperback book the red knight by miles cameron at indigo. Growing up in new york and even serving as a us navy veteran offered him an opportunity to be involved in intelligencerelated roles. Originally planned as a trilogy, and extended to a five book fantasy series with an. Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the wild. Before i say anything else, i have to mention that camerons prose is just a joy to read and that i found this to be beautifully written. Miles cameron is the pen name i use for fantasy fiction. The dense fourth novel in the traitor son cycle isnt an easy jumpingon point for newcomers, but it serves as a very solid continuation of the tale for readers who have been following the adventures of gabriel the red knight in camerons sprawling alternate historical europe.
So when he hires his company out to protect an abbess and her nunnery, its just another job. Christian gordon cameron born august 16, 1962, who writes under the pen names gorden kent and miles cameron, is a canadian novelist, who was educated and trained as both an historian and a former career officer in the us navy. I get a feeling cameron pops the books out a bit too fast and the publisher saved the costs for a. Miles cameron, the dread wyrm traitor son cycle, book 3 gollancz the red knight has stood against soldiers, against armies and against the might of an empire. The abby is rich, the nuns are pretty and the monster preying on them is nothing he cant deal with. The red knight is the first book in miles camerons the traitor son cycle. My intro made by the wonderful brock from lets read check out his great channel here. A young mageintraining takes up the sword and is unwittingly pulled into a violent political upheaval, in the first book of this epic fantasy trilogy by miles cameron, author of the red knight. On the magicdrenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and aranthur is a. His debut novel the red knight, first in the traitor son novels, was one of the. Originally planned as a trilogy, and extended to a five book fantasy series with an alternative medieval setting.
He lives, works and writes in toronto, where he lives with his family. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight. Read a sample from the red knight by miles cameron orbit. Many are books that i have read, some are books that are just waiting. The red knight is probably the least interesting character in the book, he is a simple hero in many ways but is gradually given some depth, his mercenary crew are painted in shades of grey, not chivalrous knights, and we get to see a believable dynamic of people gathered together to kill for money. The red knight miles cameron paperback books online. Camerons prose is effortlessly powerful, and hes confident in his plotting and characterization. Many are books that i have read, some are books that are just waiting for a specific time to be read, and others are books that i may never get around to reading. Ill be honest it took me a while to read the red knight by miles cameron. Review of the plague of swords by miles cameron every.
Miles cameron is the renowned author of bestselling fantasy novels like the red knight, the traitor sun cycle, the sequel, the fell sword and tournament of fools. Miles cameron is an author, a reenactor, an outdoors expert and a weapons specialist. Review of the red knight by miles cameron every day. The red knight is the first fantasy offering from miles cameron, better known for historical fiction published as christian cameron. Review of the plague of swords by miles cameron posted on december 5, 2016 by h. His identity and even his real name are a mystery to most. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and. Despite some minor misgivings, i absolutely loved miles camerons debut fantasy novel the red knight, the gritty and stirring story of a mercenary company, led by the titular red knight, who. The red knight the traitor son cycle book 1 by miles cameron. This book is extremely descriptive, especially when it comes to the battle portions which are frequent and at times. Some books or prose i read at a faster rate than others, and this one was definitely along the slower end of the scale. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the red knight.
If the second book in this series were available, i would have picked it up. The red knight traitor son cycle series book 1 miles cameron author. Miles camerons the red knight is a promising historical fantasy debut featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye for combat. The major story arc takes the red knight from the relative obscurity of. The red knight by miles cameron is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval fantasy hacknslash that is heavily focused on two things. Seriously, its a little unfortunate that, well lets just say i can think of a really easy way to summarise why miles camerons the red knight was one of my favourite books last year, and why i. As miles cameron continues the traitor son cycle series, the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Miles cameron the pseudonym used by historical fiction novelist christian cameron. Look for the sequel, the fell sword, online and in stores this month. Buy a cheap copy of the red knight book by miles cameron. The plague of swords by miles cameron, paperback barnes. And whatever it is, its probably not in the red knights interest. Review of the red knight by miles cameron best fantasy books.
Fans of glen cooks the black company and daniel abrahams the dagger and coin series will find an enjoyable read, provided they can get past the poor editing and burdensome pacing. Miles please hurry and write your second book so i can ignore my life again and secumb to your seduction. His bestknown work is the ongoing historical fiction series tyrant, which by 2009 had sold over 100,000 copies. Miles cameron is a fantasy novelist who currently lives in toronto, canada. The mercenary company of knights, led by the title character, are exactly what i envisioned they would be like from when i first read the product description. With more at stake than ever before, the red knight faces an uncertain future and is forced to team up with old enemies to defeat a greater evil in the fourth book in the traitor son cycle. Read a sample from the red knight by miles cameron the red knight is the first book of miles camerons gritty epic fantasy series, the traitor son cycle. The red knight becomes the focus of men, magicians, creatures and the highest of powers as the book focuses on his story. The red knight is definitely a book you need to be reading. I really liked the red knight, but felt a bit let down by the fell sword. The red knight has all three, he has youth on his side, and hes determined to turn a profit. There are several stories running in parallel that will all be tied together as the book progresses.
The red knight the traitor son cycle book 1 and millions of other books are. See all books authored by miles cameron, including the red knight, and the fell sword, and more on thriftbooks. It was touted to me as like malice john gwynne only better making it an interesting. The ideals of the code of chivalry are, sadly, not.
Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the wild. With an extensive cast of humans and various races of the wild, a developed historical and religious background and a dual magic based on the opposition. The red knight 1 by miles cameron 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The red knight by miles cameron far beyond reality. Praise for the red knight from a brutal bear baiting scene during the novels early chapters to the full blown, frenetic chaos of main battle near the books end things get pretty bloody. He is a military veteran and has a degree in medieval history. I have lots of thoughts and feelings to share about this book. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns. Oct 22, 2016 sad sunday if i say its bad, its bad added it. I live life surrounded by books, none more so than when im in my library unsurprisingly. A plague of swords is the penultimate book in mile camerons complex and utterly. If you have been searching for a medieval fantasy read, look no further than this series.
Theres an attention to and obvious love for the minutia rarely found in fantasy. One of the most expected fantasy series debuts of the year, the red knight by miles cameron, introduces us to a bleak and brutal world where life is cheap but things, especially well made ones like armor and swords are expensive. The eponymous hero of the red knight by miles cameron is the. With one army defeated in a victory which will be remembered through the ages, now the red knight must fight again. Cameron definitely has the descriptive skills when it comes to. Miles cameron books list of books by author miles cameron. The red knights page october 31, 2017 miles christian would love to hear from you, but as we no longer use this page, please visit the facebook page, christian g. The traitor son cycle by miles cameron page 7 literature a. The red knight by miles cameron is exactly what the fantasy genre needed. Miles cameron the david gemmell awards for fantasy. A book encompassing the legend and lore of mythical creatures of olde with a razorsharp edge.
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