another brilliant tale of Hunlaf of Ubbanford.
I love this series of books reminiscent of the last kingdom series and just as gripping.
perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Dan Jones . Thank you Mr Harffy for a brilliant set of books now get back in and write the nex one.

4.5 rounded up to 5!
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Well, Harffy’s done it again.

Dominion of Dust is another slice of brilliant historical fiction—gritty, immersive, and absolutely dripping with authenticity. You can feel the mud, the blood, and the tension in every page. Clearly a ton of research went into this one, and it shows. The world feels lived in, and the stakes felt real.

Hunlaf is a cracking lead—reminds me a lot of Beobrand from Harffy's other series: tough, brooding, complex, but with that thread of honour that keeps you rooting for him no matter what mess he’s in. He’s the kind of character who carries the show, and he does it brilliantly.

The pacing was tight, the religious aspects were balanced and the writing had Harffy’s usual craftsmanship—concise when it needs to be, rich when it counts. No bloat, just storytelling that hits hard and keeps you turning pages.

Harffy continues to knock it out of the park and is simply a powerhouse in this genre and is by a distance the best in his field right now

An interesting medieval adventure with overtones of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with the eternal hunt for the Spear of Longinus for Emperor Charlemagne.

A well written and expertly researched historical novel. The storyline flows well and the characters are compelling. I really enjoyed reading the book.

Matthew Harffy's Dominion of Dust is an exciting and moody entry in his Viking-age adventures, offering a definitive mix of historical richness, action, and suspense. In AD 797, the book tracks warrior-monk Hunlaf as he undertakes a perilous journey to the Holy Land in quest of sacred relics, against the powerful Byzantium forces and the great Empress Eirene.

The author vividly brings to life the tension of the times, from the crowded harbors of Cyprus to the perilous landscapes of Jerusalem. The tension is high as Hunlaf and his faithful crew deal with betrayal, political machinations, and the murderous zeal of their enemies. The author's writing is full of vigor his battle scenes are kinetic and intense, and his descriptions of faith, loyalty, and ambition lend the swordplay a richness.

Hunlaf is a plausible hero, caught between his divine vocation and the brutal necessities of survival. His conflicts make him human and relatable, even as he confronts enormities. The friendship and rivalry of his crew enrich the story, bringing the adventure down to earth in its emotional realness.

A historical page-turner, Dominion of Dust will captivate Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow fans; a compelling epic of courage, betrayal, and religion.