My Review for Britannia Hunts by Russell Dumper
“They don't deserve your protection or allegiance. They deserve nothing from you.”
📚 Britannia Hunts is the third book in the Britannia series and, although it's not my usual genre, I've really enjoyed this series!
Yes, it's complicated, and there are a lot (and I mean a lot) of characters, but as soon as I started reading, I soon remembered them all – well, mostly! 😂 Each location brings its own set of characters and seemingly separate stories, but when you start to read between the lines, you realise that everyone has their own agenda, which ultimately leads to a much bigger picture. 🕵️♀️
⚡ Fast-paced, as we jump from England to Nepal, Italy to America and beyond, this alternate, parallel world to our own could be frighteningly accurate, considering the way the world is right now. 🌍 The story is political, violent, intriguing and addictive. Russell's writing is exceptional and, even when I got lost in the plot, his skill at putting words on the page just kept me reading. ✍️ There are lots of little cheeky and humorous snippets that had me giggling, and I have to disagree with the PG Tips comment – it's the best tea there is! ☕😂
I'd recommend reading the series in order, otherwise you'll get totally lost! 🤯 But if this is your genre, give it a go and let me know what you think. 📖💬
Thank you to the author for the free copy of Britannia Hunts. All thoughts are entirely my own. 💖
About the Book
King Alfred is back in charge and Outpost is his focus. Leo is hiding away, struggling to make a decision about his future after the failure at Nampo, which is a major concern for his brother, Chris. Meanwhile, the Asian Coalition is suspicious about the circumstances and Genghis is on the hunt for clues.
Jamie Bayston is continuing his training with Ed MacLoughlin in England. Part of that training involves helping the Republican movement gain intelligence and momentum. And also members. All three are activities which can draw unwanted attention.
With Leo missing, his team try to continue his work. They have identified Bayston and MacLoughlin as key threats within the Republican ranks. And they always have plans to eliminate threats.
In Nepal, Pearl and the Dayak monks are trying to rebuild under the nose of the East India Company. But with so many losses, and so many people in pain, it looks like an impossible task. Until an opportunity appears…in the form of revenge. It’s something the Dayak would never have considered. But that was before. This is now.
Trevor Layttle is living peacefully in Italy, happy to have left his previous life, and the world of espionage, in the past. However, the past never really stays there, not with his history. And that of the woman he loves.
Russell Dumper has followed his childhood dream of becoming an author. “I’ve always loved writing and it has brought be so much joy since I was a small boy. It’s a fire that burns inside of me, a passion that I’ve always had. I have so many more books to write, and I can’t wait to write them,” he said.
His book, Britannia Rises, is set in an alternate near future ruled by the British Empire.
“There are all kinds of characters, twists, links into modern events, action, suspense and surprises galore. “When asked, I describe it as a kind of modern Game of Thrones meeting a James Bond origin story. There are many plots overlapping each other and the main characters are deep and complex,” he added.
The father of two small children, who lives in Spalding, said he had the idea for the story aged 14 or 15.
“It’s developed a lot over the years, as you can imagine, with several rewrites to get to where it is now. It will appeal to anyone who loves thrillers and suspense books, from young adults upwards.
“It’s a story that will make you love and hate the same character. I suspect the full series will be seven or eight books,” said Russell.
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