Weapon of Mercia

Mercia’s greatest shield must now become its deadliest weapon.

Wessex AD838

King Wiglaf has already demanded much of Icel. Now, with Mercia’s enemies closing in, he asks for the impossible.

Two years after the bloodshed at Brent Knoll, Icel stands on a slaughter field far from home, fighting beside King Wiglaf of Mercia and King Ecgberht of Wessex against Viking raiders, sworn to the ruthless warlord Agonn. But nothing involving the Wessex king is ever as it seems.

As battle rages, Icel senses something is wrong. Yet a devastating blow to the head has robbed him of his memory of the last few years and left two of his oathsworn dead. Piece by piece, his memories return. And with them comes a terrible truth.

Icel must prevent what seems inevitable before it is too late.
But first, he must fulfil King Wiglaf’s secret command.
He has been Mercia’s shield, protector and warrior.
Now, he must become its weapon.

Praise for M J Porter:

'Immediate and personal. MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' - Matthew Harffy

'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' - S.J.A. Turney

'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" - Eric Schumacher

‘Refreshing... I was reluctant to put the book down’ - Historical Novel Society

' A story of hidden agendas, excellent read. Great read, fast paced with the usual betrayal. Lots of characters that have their own agendas. Overall it's a page turner, exciting.' - Reader Review