Sharpe’s Assassin is the latest book (#22) in the series about Richard Sharpe, a soldier in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

“The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.” – George R.R. Martin

“Cornwell’s skill is in aging his warrior-hero, who now creaks as he fights and is haunted by those he has loved and lost.” – The Times

“Strong narrative, vigorous action, and striking characterization, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own.” – Sunday Times

“There is a set-piece battle at the end of the book, and although it’s a small-scale affair, there’s no one better than Bernard Cornwell when it comes to writing about men in action.” Book Reporter

“Sharpe’s Assassin impels you to turn the pages faster and faster, increasingly desperate to find out what happens next, and how on earth our hero will not merely survive but triumph. You don’t read a book like this: you devour it, and then you look forward to the next one.” The Spectator

And all of the Sharpe books are like this.   I have read all of the books and several other series written by Bernard Cornwell.

Always recommended – 4.4 out of 5.0 stars4.4