The Cavalryman: Vengeance Road
An Australian historical fiction novel packed with action, fist fights, battle and romance.
If your father was murdered in cold blood, how far would you go to seek justice and protect the ones you love?
Decorated veteran of the Crimean War, Will Chambers had left the violence of his military life firmly in the past. But the goldfields of 1850s Australia prove as brutal and lawless as any battlefield.
His father murdered and loved ones threatened by a psychopathic bushranger, can Will turn the other cheek? Or will he resurrect the warrior he’d tried to suppress, fight for honour and the woman he loves?
Sometimes, the only road forward is one of vengeance.
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Reviews:​
"A compelling, uncompromising read filled with fistfights, gunfights, corruption and injustice, set in brutal times against the backdrop of the Australian bush ... This is no quaint historical romance. It's unvarnished, bloody, and real. The story is wonderfully written, and Hodge has a talent for bringing the time and its characters vividly to life. There were moments I could almost smell the campfires, the horse sweat, the dust and the whisky. If you like your historical fiction hot-blooded and hard-edged, then The Cavalryman needs to be your next read."
Jeff Clulow, Ditmar Award finalist author of 'Veil'.
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"The Cavalryman by Alister Hodge is a brutally brilliant snapshot of the horrors of war and life on the Australian goldfields in the 1850s ... From the opening scene, the engaging prose and vivid descriptions transport you back in time to a thrilling tale where vengeance clashes with redemption, friendships are forged in gunfire, and a budding romance softens the body blows ... The Cavalryman is a satisfying journey through Will’s reluctance to accept that the best parts of him are the ones he wanted to leave behind. Highly recommended for fans of Australian historical war fiction who enjoy uninterrupted, page-turning action and immersive character arcs."
Pauline Yates Aurealis Award winning author of 'Shattered'
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"The Cavalryman: Vengeance Road swept me straight into the raw, dangerous world of 1850s Australia, where justice was often brutal and survival depended on courage. Will Chambers, a veteran haunted by his past, is forced to decide if he can bury the warrior within him—or unleash it once more for the sake of his family. The blend of history, adventure, and gritty personal struggle made this book impossible to put down."
Abagail L - Goodreads review.
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