The year is 655 and the great warrior king, Penda of Mercia, stands in a position of power, with allies in every kingdom, from the northern Pictish lands to the southern kingdom of the West Saxons, from the British states to the West, to East Anglia where its king now rules with his backing. Just one kingdom stands aloof, just one realm chafes against Penda's influence, Bernicia, ruled by Oswiu, the brother of the long dead Oswald of Northumbria, who, in the fourteen years since his brother's death, has failed to claim the combined Deiran and Bernician kingdoms for himself, but who schemes for a unified Northumbria, despite Penda's desire to truncate those wishes.As Penda and Oswiu align themselves for one more final battle of survival and supremacy, alliances will be made and broken, and the victory will go to the man most skilled in war craft and statecraft. Or will it?The ebb and flow of battle will once more redraw the lines of the petty kingdoms stretching across the British Isles.There will be a victor and a bloody loser.(Previously published as Winwaed)Praise for Pagan Warrior"M. J. Porter has written a story of one battle - Haedfeld - which will change the face of England. And written it very well indeed, for the dialogue is sharp and whilst the day-to-day descriptions are fairly sparse, the telling of the battle is gripping." HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW"M J Porter brings the period to life that you feel you are really part of the story." Amazon Reviewer"First class story combining historical facts and fiction well in a wonderful novel." Amazon Reviewer"Another book on the Dark Ages, written in an interesting style of first person, taking in the views of each of the lead characters from their perspective." Amazon Reviewer"I love this type of book, Thank you very much." Amazon ReviewerGODS AND KINGS suggested reading order;Pagan WarriorPagan KingWarrior KingMEET THE AUTHORAuthor of historical fiction (Anglo-Saxon/Viking) and fantasy. I write A LOT, you've been warned.Find me @coloursofunison or at www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.earlofmercia.wordpress.com where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!