by Dan Jones
First published 2022
The year is 1346. A band of English soldiers, the Essex Dogs, are dispatched to the continent to fight in the Hundred Years' War. Hardened by years of bloody combat, these battle-scarred warriors must confront not only the French enemy, but their own violent natures as they navigate the chaos of medieval Europe. As the Dogs are tested by shifting loyalties, brutal skirmishes, and the stark realities of war, they must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind their mission. At its core, "Essex Dogs" is a gripping tale of duty, brotherhood, and the price of violence in a world on the brink.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: duty, found-family, survival
Setting: England, Europe, France
Period: 1346
440 pages · Kindle Edition · Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence