A Day of Reckoning

<h2>The third thrilling historical adventure in the A Time for Swords series by Matthew Harffy. Hunlaf battles peril and intrigue on a dangerous voyage to Muslim Spain. </h2><p>AD 796. The high seas are a deadly place full of foes. Sailing in search of an object of great power, Hunlaf and his comrades are far from home when they are caught up in a violent skirmish against pirates.</p><p>After the bloody onslaught, an encounter with ships from Islamic Spain soon sees them escorted under guard to the city of Qadis: one of the jewels of the Emirate of Al-Andalus, the true destination of their voyage.</p><p>Al-Andalus is a realm of learning and incredible wealth. Hunlaf believes the Emir's lands hold the key to his search, but his task is not a simple one. There are dangerous games at play, and to achieve his goal, Hunlaf and his allies must walk a difficult path where friends and enemies alike are not always what they seem – and where a weapon deadlier than any yet seen could change the future of all the kingdoms in Europe.</p><h2><b>Reviewers on Matthew Harffy:</b> </h2><p>'A brilliant characterization of a difficult hero in a dangerous time. Excellent!' <b>Christian Cameron</b> <br />'He is really proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown.' <b>Jemahl Evans</b> <br />'A genuinely superb novel.' <b>Steven McKay</b> <br />'Beobrand is the warrior to follow.' <b>David Gilman</b></p>