Die For A King

The BRAND NEW gripping historical adventure from the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of the Ben Hope series

By: Scott Mariani

Narrated by: David Blair

'Gritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

1191. For Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax.

HERO

No soonder is it over than the skulduggery of traitors conspiring against Richard's kingdom threatens the outbreak of yet more conflict.

WARRIOR

Torn between his destiny and his allegiance, Will yearns for a life of peace. But when a deadly new danger threatens the king, only one man can save him.

RESCUER

Now, Will and his companions must embark on their most dangerous voyage yet, a covert rescue mission deep into the heartlands of a ruthless foreign power. Is Will's loyalty to Richard strong enough to die for him?

PRAISE FOR SCOTT MARIANI'S STUNNING WILL BOWMAN SERIES
'A joyride of a story. My new favourite series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A truly excellent book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A true craftsman of his profession' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A master storyteller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A gripping tale of honourable survival' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Scott Mariani has taken to historical fiction like a duck to water' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐©2026 Scott Mariani (P)2026 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic reviews

Gritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers (Simon Scarrow, #1 Sunday Times bestseller)

Fast paced, deeply immersive . . . [Scott Mariani] shows his deep knowledge of the period in this excellent read. A read-to-the-end page turner, this is historical fiction as it should be written (Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author)

Scott Mariani brings the Third Crusade to authentic and bloody life on the page. Stalwart knights, a wily and fanatical enemy and, best of all, Greek Fire! What a treat!' (Anthony Riches, Sunday Times bestseller)

For readers who enjoy an exciting and suspenseful story with lots of action, convincing historical detail, and a likeable hero, there is much to enjoy

Two of my favourite things have come together - Scott Mariani's masterful storytelling and the medieval world. Meticulously researched and skilfully brought to life (Philippa Langley MBE)

Mariani has clearly researched the late 12th century in some detail - and delivers a gripping tale