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Friday, 17 July 2026

My Coffee Pot Book Tour Guest: Jon Byrne - Soldiers of Christ

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About the Book

Book Title: Soldiers of Christ

Series: Book 2 of The Northern Crusader Chronicles

Author Name: Jon Byrne

Publication Date: 28th April 2026

Publisher: The Book Guild

Pages: 388

Genre: Historical adventure

Any Triggers: Mild swearing, medieval battles, some violence

In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood.

1205. Richard Fitz Simon has fled England after his title was usurped, joining the Livonian Order of Swordbrothers – a German brotherhood of warrior-monks fighting to bring the word of God to the pagan frontier. After slaying the Lithuanian champion at the Battle of Rodenpois, Richard is celebrated by the Order and their Semigallian allies.

Yet his position remains precarious. Jealous rivals question his right to stand among the brotherhood, and his master, Knight-brother Rudolf, is enraged by Richard’s disobedience. When dark secrets from Lübeck resurface, Richard also finds himself at odds with Bishop Albert, head of the Christian mission in Livonia. As he struggles to reconcile faith, duty and identity, he is drawn into a brutal world of suspicion and bloodshed.

Sent on an expedition to build a castle deep in the wilderness, Richard soon sees tensions erupt – and the path he has chosen threatens to destroy everything he has fought to become.

Buy Links:

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/bz0eaZ

Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=uQnLEQAAQBAJ

Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/soldiers-of-christ-1

Author Bio:

Jon Byrne, originally from London, now lives with his German family by a lake in Bavaria with stunning views of the Alps. As well as writing, he works as a translator for a local IT company and occasionally as a lumberjack. He has studied the medieval world for over twenty years, building up a comprehensive personal library and a particular interest in the often-overlooked Northern Crusades.

Soldiers of Christ is Book Two of The Northern Crusader Chronicles, a gritty, historically grounded series focused on realism, moral ambiguity, and the brutal realities of medieval warfare.

Written for readers who value authenticity and atmosphere over romanticised adventure, the novel explores a largely forgotten crusading frontier, culminating in the first of many confrontations in a harsh wilderness of forest and swamp.

Readers who enjoy the historical detail of authors such as Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, or Ben Kane may find familiar ground here.

Author Links:

Website:

https://www.jonbyrnewriter.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JonByrneAuthor

Amazon Author Page:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0DJC6PL8D

Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249448581-soldiers-of-christ

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Tour Schedule Page:

https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2026/06/blog-tour-soldiers-of-christ-by-jon-byrne.html

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Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Coffee Pot Book Club & Yarde Book Promotions: G.G. MacLeod Via Malorum

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Book Title: VIA MALORUM

Series: Yes

Author Name: G.G. MacLeod

Publication Date: 10/3/2025

Publisher: Self-published

Pages: 262

Genre: Historical fiction, psychological thriller, giallo, drama, dark romantasy

Any Triggers: Some rough lesbian sex, moderate violence.

In the shadows of Rome power bleeds red.

In the shadowed streets of ancient Rome, 37 CE, power is a blade that cuts both ways. Agrippina, a towering enigma of ambition, slips from Caligula’s gilded cage with her newborn son, Domitius, her mind a labyrinth of cold calculation. At her side prowls Messalina, a siren in scarlet, her seductive cunning as deadly as her blade. Together, they navigate a city teeming with decadence and deceit, pursued by whispers of treachery and the emperor’s wrath.

Their journey leads to the Temple of Fortuna where the enigmatic Prophet Cassandra unveils a cryptic fate – one that demands sacrifice and promises blood. As alleys echo with violence and forbidden passions ignite, Agrippina’s quest for dominion collides with Messalina’s ruthless desires.

In a night where every step drips with danger, who will rise and who will fall?

VIA MALORUM is a visceral plunge into the heart of Roman darkness, blending historical intrigue with the chilling allure of giallo. Prepare for a tale where power bleeds red, and trust is a luxury none can afford.

Buy Link:

Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/bMkq6a

Author Bio:

The author is a 59-year-old Canadian male based in Calgary. The author has always had a tendency of combining genres like horror and action along with drama, psychological thrillers, giallo, and sometimes even comedy.

It really depends on how the author feels from moment to moment as they write because the author likes to entertain themselves first and then hope that a smattering of other people out there in the world will like it as well.