First published 2017
Sir William de Montfort grips his sword as dawn breaks over the desert battlefield. The Crusader army spreads across the sandy plain, banners snapping in the hot wind. Jerusalem lies beyond the hills, but first they must break through Saladin's forces. William leads his men into the chaos of clashing steel and screaming horses. Knights fall around him as arrows darken the sky. The battle turns savage as Christian and Muslim warriors fight hand to hand under the blazing sun. William faces a choice between his oath to God and his duty to his men. Victory could open the road to the Holy City, but defeat means death in foreign sand. The fate of the Third Crusade hangs on this single day of blood and courage.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: duty-vs-honor, war
Setting: Jerusalem, Middle East
Period: Third Crusade
11 pages · Kindle Edition · New Word City, Inc.
Content warnings: graphic-violence, war