Dark Hunter

Dark Hunter offers a fascinating glimpse of how the Scottish Wars of Independence may have been perceived from the other side' ~Allan Massie, The Scotsman

A lifetime of extensive research has resulted in the firm grasp of period detail that makes Dark Hunter an immersive and entertaining read' ~Alastair Mabbott, The Herald

Watson, a medieval historian, brings to vivid life the sights, sounds and smells of this 14th-century world, especially the claustrophobic, volatile atmosphere of Berwick, with encroaching danger outside the walls and treachery nestling in the nooks and crannies of the streets' ~Daily Mail

As a portrayal of a mediaeval town under siege, the novel is excellent' ~LoveReading

Choc full of joys' ~Kenny Farquharson

A masterful debut novel' ~Bookliterati

The story is well told and captures beautifully the time and essence of the 14th century… For lovers of historical fiction, this is a book to be enjoyed by the fire on a cold evening’ ~Historical Novel Society

An excellent medieval mystery novel that is pacey and full of tension, but which is also historically fascinating and informative' ~Scottish Field

The historical background in this novel is impeccable... definitely worth a read' ~Graham Drew, Scots Magazine, Book of the Month

brings the tension of a dangerously claustrophobic 14th century Berwick-upon-Tweed to life'  ~Dundee Courier