The Silver Wolf

The Silver Wolf is the first book of a trilogy and takes place during the course of the Thirty Years' War that ravaged Europe and basically caused a 50% decline in population in some parts of Germany.

Anyone who enjoys sagas and historical fiction should read the book. We follow Jack's life and growth as he seeks vengeance while remaining a good and honorable man.

The book is packed with vivid characters, military tactics, conflicts, adventures, stories, and history.

It's rich, atmospheric, and beautifully written.

I am looking forward to the next one.

An epic tale of historical fiction spanning the chaos of The Thirty Years War across Europe during the Seventeen century. We encounter a full cast of characters in this dark and intricate quest, but focus on the protagonist Jack Fiskardo as he seeks to unveil the truth about his father's death. We follow Jack from boyhood into manhood, across Europe, as the orphan turn adventurer and truth seeker uncover s the truth and ultimately seeks revenge. Love and War, treachery and secrets, courage vs adversity are at the forefront. Jack is our epic hero in battle against the backdrop of deadly war, hunted by those he hunts. This is a huge story intricately woven with meticulous research on historical detail, supported with a map, a huge cast of characters, titled chapters with images and quotations to illustrate the journey. A fantastic work of fiction. The first of what promises to be an exceptional series. I look forward to reading more about Jack in the near future. His tale of vengeance is not over. #thesilverwolf #JCHarvey #Netgalley

*A big thank-you to J.C. Harvey, Atlantic Books, and NetGalley for arc in exchange for my honest review.*
A gripping tale of an orphaned boy who grows up at the beginning of the 17th century in most unfavourable circumstances and learns how to fend for himself. Jack Fiskardo treasures some memories which continue to haunt him and prompt him to seek revenge for the deaths of his parents.
The book has a strong plot and character development, with the main theme of military history focusing on The Thirty Years' War which is of some interest to me. Superbly presented life of soldiers and those who were in train of the troops, privation of daily life, cruelty at the battlefield and towards the civilians who happened to find themselves on the track of war. With the character of Jack's father, we are introduced to the period after the assassination of Henry IV and its aftermath.
Historical fiction at its best.
A superb Book 1 of the series and now I am looking forward to next instalment.

An entertaining and gripping book, the first in a series, set during the Thirty Years War in a Europe divided by religious differences and plagued by war.
The story of an orphan, the secret of his father death. Picaresque at times, full of colourful and fleshed out characters.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine