Wolves of Winter

A Novel

By: Dan Jones

Narrated by: Ben Miles

"Superb historical fiction, as fresh, vivid and vital as this morning's headlines ... proves once again that nothing really changes, be it a soldier's life - or great storytelling."—Lee Child

AN ENDLESS WAR.
A BLOOD-SOAKED BATTLEFIELD.
A BAND OF BROTHERS.

The epic sequel to Essex Dogs, continuing the New York Times bestselling historian's trilogy of novels following the fortunes of ten ordinary soldiers during the Hundred Years War.

1347. Bruised and bloodied by an epic battle at Crécy, six soldiers known as the Essex Dogs pick through the wreckage of the fighting—and their own lives.

Now a new siege is beginning, and the Dogs are sent to attack the soaring walls of Calais. King Edward has vowed no Englishman will leave France ‘til this city falls. To get home, they must survive a merciless winter in a lawless camp deadlier than any battlefield.

Obsessed with tracking down the vanished Captain, Loveday struggles to control his own men. Romford is haunted by the reappearance of a horrific figure from his past. And Scotsman is spiraling into a pit of drink, violence, and self-pity.

The Dogs are being torn apart—but this war is far from over. It won't be long before they lose more of their own.

From a vast siege camp built outside Calais' walls, to the pirate ships patrolling the harbor, and into the dark corners of oligarchs' houses, where the deals that shape—and end—lives are made, this captivating and darkly comic story brings the fourteenth century vividly to life.

Another Great Tale from the Dogs

The seige of Calais! And the tale of the dog's survival! And it's all for money! Another great fictional tale with the real events of the 100 years war!

Great Job Dan!

Is Dan Jones ok?

Was Jones going through something in his life when he wrote this? It’s so much darker and gruesome, the vivid imagery more suited to grotesque horror with ghouls and ghosts and apparitions. It was less enjoyable, though still a good listen, masterfully performed by the narrator. Will I listen to book 3? Probably, it’ll be interesting to see how this saga ends.

Band of Brothers 1345

An excellent view of what it must have been like to fight during the 100 years war, from the foot soldiers’ perspective. Book written by renowned historian Dan Jones!

Dark and gritty part 2

Carries on the dogs story. Looking forward to the next one to see how it’s tied together. Good book.

I loved it!

The characters are great and it's very funny. At the same time, Jones paints a gruesome picture of what siege warfare was like in the Middle Ages for both soldiers and citizens. It's a great book I give it 5 stars.