Front cover of Die For A King by Scott Mariani, paperback

Die For A King : The BRAND NEW gripping historical adventure from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ben Hope series - Scott Mariani

Scott Mariani

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  • Pages · 368 pages, N/A
  • Publication Date · 23/04/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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Gritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER1191. For Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax. HERONo soonder is it over than the skulduggery of traitors conspiring against Richard's kingdom threatens the outbreak of yet more conflict. WARRIORTorn between his destiny and his allegiance, Will yearns for a life of peace. But when a deadly new danger threatens the king, only one man can save him. RESCUERNow, Will and his companions must embark on their most dangerous voyage yet, a covert rescue mission deep into the heartlands of a ruthless foreign power. Is Will's loyalty to Richard strong enough to die for him? PRAISE FOR SCOTT MARIANI'S STUNNING WILL BOWMAN SERIES'A joyride of a story. My new favourite series' ★★★★★ 'A truly excellent book' ★★★★★ 'A true craftsman of his profession' ★★★★★ 'A master storyteller' ★★★★★ 'A gripping tale of honourable survival' ★★★★★ 'Scott Mariani has taken to historical fiction like a duck to water' ★★★★★

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