Historical Novel Society
The story is well told and captures beautifully the time and essence of the 14th century… For lovers of historical fiction, this is a book to be enjoyed by the fire on a cold evening’
Bookliterati
A masterful debut novel'
Scottish Field
An excellent medieval mystery novel that is pacey and full of tension, but which is also historically fascinating and informative'
The Herald - Alastair Mabbott
A lifetime of extensive research has resulted in the firm grasp of period detail that makes Dark Hunter an immersive and entertaining read'
LoveReading
As a portrayal of a mediaeval town under siege, the novel is excellent'
Daily Mail
Watson, a medieval historian, brings to vivid life the sights, sounds and smells of this 14th-century world, especially the claustrophobic, volatile atmosphere of Berwick, with encroaching danger outside the walls and treachery nestling in the nooks and crannies of the streets'
Scots Magazine, Book of the Month - Graham Drew
The historical background in this novel is impeccable... definitely worth a read'
Dundee Courier
brings the tension of a dangerously claustrophobic 14th century Berwick-upon-Tweed to life'
Kenny Farquharson
Choc full of joys'
The Scotsman - Allan Massie
Dark Hunter offers a fascinating glimpse of how the Scottish Wars of Independence may have been perceived from the other side'
