Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in. Yes, sometimes i will pick which book i read by narrator, alone. Growing up in new york and even serving as a us navy veteran offered him an opportunity to be involved in intelligencerelated roles. There are similarities between chivalry and the red knight, being set in a late medieval land filled with awesome sword fights, epic battles, a vast display of. Miles cameron audio books, best sellers, author bio. Everyone has secrets which are slowly revealed as the book progresses, and most of them keep some secrets. Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your. Right from the start miles cameron makes it clear that this new novel is a direct continuation of the red knight, starting off with a reference.
The main characters of this fantasy, fantasy story are royal guard, alcaeus comnena. The red knight is a wonderfuly written adventure story with humor, action, intrigue and a sense of authenticity. The first edition of the novel was published in september 1st 2012, and was written by miles cameron. 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 red knight traitor son cycle, book 1 by miles cameron. 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. Some books or prose i read at a faster rate than others, and this one was definitely along the slower end of the scale. But the world is not safe for a mage, and after a confrontation leaves him no choice but to display his skill with a blade, aranthur is instructed to train under a master of swords. The red knight was the first fantasy book i have read listened to by author miles cameron.
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 was probably the best performed character in the book. His bestknown work is the ongoing historical fiction series tyrant, which by 2009 had sold over 100,000 copies. He also writes historical fiction under another name.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. It was touted to me as like malice john gwynne only better making it an interesting. He is a military veteran and has a degree in medieval history. Listen to the red knight by miles cameron available from rakuten kobo. The red knight is a wonderful fantasy novel with a few distinctive flaws. Miles cameron the red knight is miles fantasy debut. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 650 pages and is available in paperback format.
Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the wild. The red knight by miles cameron is a thoroughly enjoyable medieval fantasy hacknslash that is heavily focused on two things. Buy a cheap copy of the red knight book by miles cameron. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasythe red knight. Miles cameron is an author, a reenactor, an outdoors expert and a weapons specialist. On the magicdrenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and aranthur is a. The red knight will fight his greatest foe yet, a warlike knight who plans to claim the throne of alba for himself in the third book of the traitor son cycle. My intro made by the wonderful brock from lets read check out his great channel here. The red knight is a book that holds its epic fantasy credentials high. His talents compel him to attend university to develop his abilities.
Buy the red knight by miles cameron from waterstones today. The abbess of lissen carak reluctantly hires the red knight and his group of mercenaries to defend the abbey, but she isnt sure which is worse. I had read his entire chivalry series one of my favourite series, which is some of his historical work under the name christian cameron. Opinions on this will probably vary wildly, but as far as im concerned. I live life surrounded by books, none more so than when im in my library unsurprisingly. It takes you a few chapters before you realise that this is actually sort of historical fiction. The red knight is the first book in miles camerons the traitor son cycle.
Author miles camerons complete list of books and series in order, with the. 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. He lives, works and writes in toronto, where he lives with his family. The red knight by miles cameron is exactly what the fantasy genre needed. On the magicdrenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and aranthur is. 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. Free download or read online the red knight pdf epub book. Miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight. Cameron puts me in mind of steven erikson and joe abercrombie with thier well crafted worlds. Pdf the red knight book by miles cameron free download. I found the red knight by miles cameron, and im bloody glad i did. Miles cameron is the pen name i use for fantasy fiction. Though generally its plot is at first glance nothing really new, theres a lot in it to like, for it has hidden depths.
His debut novel the red knight, first in the traitor son novels, was one of the most acclaimed fantasy debuts of 2012 and nominated for the david gemmell morningstar award. Miles cameron is a fantasy novelist who currently lives in toronto, canada. Ill be honest it took me a while to read the red knight by miles cameron. The red knight by miles cameron pdf free download ebook. His identity and even his real name are a mystery to most. The red knight traitor son cycle, book 1 by miles cameron book cover, description, publication history. 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. A book encompassing the legend and lore of mythical creatures of olde with a razorsharp edge. The red knight miles cameron epub download download. His debut novel the red knight, first in the traitor son novels, was one of the. I have lots of thoughts and feelings to share about this book. If you have been searching for a medieval fantasy read, look no further than this series. The red knight, book 1 of the traitors son cycle, is the debut novel by miles cameron and burst on the fantasy scene in 20.
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. The red knight has all three, he has youth on his side, and hes determined to. Cameron has the knowledge and background that most other authors cant bring to the table when writing this type of fantasy novel. Review of the red knight by miles cameron best fantasy books. The red knight audiobook by miles cameron rakuten kobo.
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. Miles cameron has created a world where the magic is all too real. The red knight by miles cameron far beyond reality. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyverns jaws snap shut on your helmet in the hot stink of battle, and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the red knight. Originally planned as a trilogy, and extended to a five book fantasy series with an alternative medieval setting. Miles cameron is a full time writer who lives in canada with his family. The red knight miles cameron weaves an epic tale of magic and mercenaries, war and depravity, politics and intrigue in this actionpacked debut fantasy the red knight.
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