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M.J. Porter

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Author of historical fiction (Early English (before 1066)/Viking) and now three 20th century mysteries and a series of historical fantasy.

The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles (featuring a young Icel from The Last King series) now available from Boldwood Books. The Brunanburh Series also available from Boldwood Books. The Dark Age Chronicles coming soon.

The Ninth Century Series (The Last King), stories of ninth-century England, but not as it's been written before, (featuring an older Icel).

The Royal Women Who Made England, my first non-fiction book, ia available now.

I like to write. You've been warned.

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	Son of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 1,800 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Last King (The Ninth Century, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 1,019 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Warrior of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #3) 4.50 avg rating — 782 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Last Warrior (The Ninth Century, #2) 4.22 avg rating — 599 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Horse (The Ninth Century, #3) 4.38 avg rating — 566 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Protector of Mercia (Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, #5) 4.38 avg rating — 483 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Custard Corpses 4.21 avg rating — 454 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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King of Kings is currently FREE on Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books in the UK, US, Canada and Australia for a very limited time

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Just a quick post to let you know that the ebook of King of Kings is currently free on Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books in the UK, US, Canada and Australia from 3rd to 10th July 2023.

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Eagle of Mercia Chronicles (7 books)
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