Book One
WESSEX REIGN – Before The Storm
In 946 AD, a king’s pride will destroy him. A brother’s duty will save a kingdom.
England stands on the edge of chaos. King Edmund the Magnificent—warrior, conqueror, legend—rules with an iron fist and unshakable confidence. But his younger brother Eadred knows the truth: Edmund’s pride is leading them all toward disaster.
When the brutal Viking raider Bjorn Skullsplitter begins carving a path of blood through the north, Edmund sees only an opportunity for glory. Eadred sees the trap. Caught between loyalty to his brother and duty to his kingdom, the sickly prince must watch helplessly as Edmund charges toward his fate.
Then comes the feast at Pucklechurch.
The assassin’s blade.
And everything changes.
Thrust onto a throne he never wanted, Eadred must unite a fractured kingdom, face down Viking raiders, and prove that wisdom can triumph where strength has failed. Guided by the mysterious Irish warrior Manannan and a prophetic amulet that burns with otherworldly power, Eadred will discover that true kingship isn’t won through glory—it’s earned through sacrifice.
Based on the true story of King Edmund I’s assassination on May 26, 946 AD, Book One: Wessex Reign Before The Storm is a gripping tale of two brothers, two visions of leadership, and the price of peace. It’s a story of unlikely heroes, brutal choices, and the quiet strength that holds kingdoms together when glory fails.
Perfect for readers who love Bernard Cornwell’s *The Last Kingdom*, Conn Iggulden’s historical epics, and stories where faith, prophecy, and steel collide in the forging of nations.
Note: All Fiction Books written under the pseudonym of Will Gibbs
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