During the 1750s, rival European colonists sought allies amongst Native American tribes. Abenaki warriors allied with France terrorised English settlements. In 1759 Major Robert Rogers and his 'rangers' were ordered to exact retribution by destroying the Abenaki village of St Francis, which they did with ruthless efficiency. But the raiders endured a nightmare journey as they struggled home. Several were caught by vengeful pursuers and tortured to death; others resorted to cannibalism rather than starve in the wilderness. Rogers' raid was celebrated by Anglo-American colonists, and its leader is credited with founding the 'special forces' tradition in the US army. Others view the St Francis raid as an 18th century My Lai massacre, in which helpless men and women were butchered. Eschewing prejudices, Stephen Brumwell deploys vivid prose and meticulous research to reconstruct this controversial and dramatic episode from America's violent frontier past.

The White Devil : The Epic Story of Revenge and Savage Warfare That Inspired 'the Last of the Mohicans

History

Stephen Brumwell

Americas

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Containing explosive details of operations unknown even to 99% of serving SAS men, this is the definitive history of the regiment written by an ex-SAS soldier of 23 years' experience. Connor reveals how the assassination of President Kennedy gave the SAS truly global significance. He tells the truth about SAS involvement in the Falklands War and the Gulf War and about their operation against the IRA in Gibraltar. Compiled from personal experience and the eye-witness accounts of friends and colleagues, this book reveals the inside story of SAS operations in both conventional war and counter-terrorist operations. 'Controversial, blistering and unique' - Andy McNab

Ghost Force : The Secret History of the Sas

Conner, Ken

Europe

The Closers

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Michael-Connelly

Mystery

Dark Horse

Literature & Fiction

Hoag,Tami

Genre Fiction

<p>In Magrast, the capital of the Magravandian Empire, the emperor lies dying while his warring sons wait in the background to fight for the throne against the legitimate heir, Prince Gastern. The Dragon Lord Valraven Palindrake has vowed to support Gastern. But other people, in secret cabals across the world, have different ideas. Valraven is the Sea Dragon Heir of mystical Caradore, the only man fit to wear the ancient Crown of Silence that embodies all the best qualities of a true king. As the new emperor goes slowly insane, tormented by horrific visions, Valraven is forced to face up to the dreams that others have invested in him. And the great dragons of old are awakened from their timeless sleep as the eternal conflict between Foy, the Sea Dragon Queen of Caradore and Efrit, Lord of the Magravandian Firedrakes, is played out through human avatars.</p>

The Way of Light

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Storm Constantine

Fantasy

Brightly Burning

Lavan Chitward is a very unhappy young man; pulled away from his country home by his parents' ambitions and resettled in the big city of Haven, he is desperately lonely, bullied and beaten at school, ignored by his parents. It is not surprising that he falls ill - but his illness is the first manifestation of a terrible power, the Gift of the Firestorm, a power which can and does kill. If controlled, the Gift of the Firestorm can save Valdemar, but if it is uncontrolled, it will destroy the country - and him. Chosen by the Companion Kalira, brought into the ranks of the Heralds of Valdemar, Lavan finds acceptance and hope for the first time. But war with Karse threatens to engulf the Kingdom and only Lavan Firestorm stands between Valdemar and destruction - and only then if he can harness his dreadful power to his will.

Mercedes Lackey

Contemporary

The third volume of James Barclay's bestselling Chronicles of The Raven sees Raven set against Raven as Balaia faces up to the threat of the One magic unified in one person: the five-year-old daughter of Erienne and Denser of The Raven. Barclay has made a trademark of blistering pace, superbly described action and characters who, with their flaws, humour and dedication to each other, are swiftly becoming cult heroes with fantasy fans.

Nightchild

James Barclay

A short novel that serves as an essential curtain raiser to Goodkind's bestselling SWORD OF TRUTH series.

Debt of Bones (Sword of Truth Prequel Novel)

Terry-Goodkind

T2: Infiltrator

Stirling, S.M.

<p>The Wars of the Roses have put Edward IV on the throne of England, Lorenzo de' Medici's court shines brilliantly, and Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza plots in Milan. But this is a changed world, and medieval Europe is dominated by the threat from the Byzantine Empire. Sforza, the Vampire Duke, marshals his forces for his long-planned attack on Florence, and Byzantium is on the march. A mercenary, the exiled heir to the Byzantine throne, a young woman physician forced to flee Florence, and a Welsh wizard, the nephew of Owain Gly Dwr, seem to have no common goals but together they wage an intrigue-filled campaign against the might of Byzantium, striving to secure the English throne for Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and make him Richard III.</p>

The Dragon Waiting : A Masque of History

John M. Ford

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