Crécy: The Age of the Archer

Sir John Hawkwood, Book 1

By: Griff Hosker

Narrated by: Marston York

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

A hero’s journey begins in an exhilarating new series by Griff Hosker.

In 1335 the Black Death was just 13 years away from England, but there were other threats and dangers. Young John Hawkwood is forced to leave his home and seek a life in London. There he learns how to survive and, more importantly, how to fight. Leaving his life as an apprentice tailor he follows the army and King Edward to fight the Scots. He has a skill: he can not only use a bow, but he can use a sword and his mind. This is just the start for John Hawkwood, who will become - in the fullness of time - one of the greatest condottiere the world has ever seen, a man who, at the Battle of Castagnaro in 1387, shows the world that he was a great leader, too.

©2020 Griff Hosker (P)2021 W F Howes

impressive

loved this book. I was hooked from the first paragraph. I can't wait to start the next book. I highly recommend this read.

Great story delivered perfectly

I could not stop listening. This is a great story. The narator was excelent in his delivery.

Great storyline and we'll read

I really enjoyed this book and it is well read. if I had a criticism it would be that it is a little bit short.

A good read

This is a book that audible had recommended to me and I would highly recommend it to anyone else, who has any interest in archers during the middle ages.

A good adventure story

I enjoyed the story and the ride of the adventure. My only issue was the way in which the author continually described the main character in such a cocky way. I found myself rolling my eyes and waiting for the story to begin again. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the book!
But nobody is that perfect and that part fell flat for me.
I loved the adventure and maybe that’s what it’s about.

Griff Hosker’s the man

I have read most of Griff’s books. I am going through them a second time in order. I am listening to the short series on audiobooks and am enjoying them also.

If you like Bernard Cornwell

An excellent read. Off you like Bernard Cornwell, you’ll enjoy Hosker. You identify with the main character, and the action scenes are brilliantly written. Great job on small details like keeping up with his loot and what’s for dinner— it puts you in the story.

Great Story.

Hosker's narrative exposition is in the same league as Bernard Cornwall and Christian Cameron, straight forward, economical wording, with enough historical detail to give the story authenticity, and best of all devoid of Hamlet like hand wringing over decision made or to be made that has become fashionable with some authors. Narrator is great and lends credence to the narative.

Always entertaining

I love how Griff Hosker makes his characters morally good and honorable. Even though we know all hero’s die, they have to live a long life to make the books go on, He manages to make the story a progression of generations of the character’s family. I’ve read all his books, at least the one that are out on audible, and I am never bored. They’re always new, fresh, and exciting while injecting actual history to make it relatable.

E Lew

Another Great Series

Gritty, great characters, and good story. When I want to read/listen to a sure bet, I pick up one of the many books by this author. John Hawkwood's story is immersed in England's longbow history. The narrator is excellent.