The Journals of Matthew Quinton Series by J.D. Davies

1662. Cromwell is dead but Charles II presides over an uncertain court. Now, with rumour of treason brewing in the Scottish Isles, the king needs men he can trust... Men like young Matthew Quinton, a loyal but inexperienced sea captain. Matthew's first command was lost at sea but this time he is determined to complete his mission. Vital to his success is Kit Farrell, a young mariner who has promised to help Matthew. In return, Matthew will teach Kit to read and write... more1662. Cromwell is dead but Charles II presides over an uncertain court. Now, with rumour of treason brewing in the Scottish Isles, the king needs men he can trust... Men like young Matthew Quinton, a loyal but inexperienced sea captain. Matthew's first command was lost at sea but this time he is determined to complete his mission. Vital to his success is Kit Farrell, a young mariner who has promised to help Matthew. In return, Matthew will teach Kit to read and write. And there is the surly Phineas Musk. Unpleasant he may be, but Musk will protect his master with his life. With their help, Matthew must tackle a resentful Cornish crew and the growing conviction that treason lies closer to home... less

Corsairs, gold and sabotage off the coast of Africa… Naval adventure perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin and John Drake 1663: Captain Matthew Quinton is thrilled to capture a corsair from under the nose of menacing Maltese Knight Montnoir. But his triumph is short lived. The ‘pirate’ is in fact the infamous Irish adventurer O’Dwyer, who comes with talk of a vast West African gold mine.. moreCorsairs, gold and sabotage off the coast of Africa… Naval adventure perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin and John Drake 1663: Captain Matthew Quinton is thrilled to capture a corsair from under the nose of menacing Maltese Knight Montnoir. But his triumph is short lived. The ‘pirate’ is in fact the infamous Irish adventurer O’Dwyer, who comes with talk of a vast West African gold mine...Ordered by the avaricious King Charles to accompany O’Dwyer to Africa and unearth the gold, Quinton sets sail for the Gambia. Dogged by misfortune, with sabotage and murder darkening the mission, Quinton discovers Montnoir is on his trail. The race for gold will put everything at risk… Can Quinton emerge in one piece? The second swashbuckling novel in the thrilling Matthew Quinton naval adventures, The Mountain of Gold , is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Paul Fraser Collard and Bernard Cornwell ‘Utterly impossible to put down… finely shaded characters, excellent plotting, gut-clenching action and immaculate attention to period detail … superb.’ ANGUS DONALD, author of The Outlaw Chronicles‘Swashbuckling suspense, royal intrigue, and high seas naval action … an excellent series’ Publishers Weekly‘J.D. Davies’s depiction of Restoration England and the British Navy is impeccable, his characters truly live and breathe, and the plot kept me in suspense … I could not recommend it more.’ Edward Chupak, author of Silver The Matthew Quinton Journals 1. Gentleman Captain2. The Mountain of Gold3. The Blast that Tears the Skies4. The Lion of Midnight5. The Battle of the Ages6. The Rage of Fortune7. Death's Bright Angel8. The Devil Upon the Wave less

Rebellion and danger on the high seas… The gripping third Matthew Quinton adventure 1665: plague stalks the streets of London, the country is at war and conspiracies against King Charles II are rife. When given command of a vast and ancient Man-of-War, Captain Matthew Quinton finds himself thrust unexpectedly into the midst of the deadliest of these plots…Grappling with scheming ministers and a rebellious crew, Quinton must sail his ‘cursed’ ship against the might of the Dutch fleet... moreRebellion and danger on the high seas… The gripping third Matthew Quinton adventure 1665: plague stalks the streets of London, the country is at war and conspiracies against King Charles II are rife. When given command of a vast and ancient Man-of-War, Captain Matthew Quinton finds himself thrust unexpectedly into the midst of the deadliest of these plots…Grappling with scheming ministers and a rebellious crew, Quinton must sail his ‘cursed’ ship against the might of the Dutch fleet. Embroiled in the epic Battle of Lowestoft, one of the greatest conflicts fought at sea, he must pull his crew together, and fight for his life.But in a shattering conclusion, he must face a terrible family secret that will push him to the limits… The Blast that Tears the Skies , book three in the Matthew Quinton Journals, is perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and John Drake.‘Hornblower, Aubrey and Quinton – a pantheon of the best adventures at sea!’ Conn Iggulden‘Swashbuckling suspense, royal intrigue, and high seas naval action … an excellent series’ Publishers Weekly The Matthew Quinton Journals 1. Gentleman Captain2. The Mountain of Gold3. The Blast that Tears the Skies4. The Lion of Midnight5. The Battle of the Ages6. The Rage of Fortune7. Death's Bright Angel8. The Devil Upon the Wave less

Secret missions on the cold North Seas… Winter, 1666. England is again at war with the Dutch, and Matthew Quinton is once more called to serve his King.On a mission to the Swedish court, he must secure crucial support in the war against Sweden’s old enemy, the Dutch Republic. He is accompanied by the mysterious Lord Conisborough, who, unbeknownst to Quinton, has a secret mission involving the notorious regicide John Bale, the man who signed the death warrant of King Charles I... moreSecret missions on the cold North Seas… Winter, 1666. England is again at war with the Dutch, and Matthew Quinton is once more called to serve his King.On a mission to the Swedish court, he must secure crucial support in the war against Sweden’s old enemy, the Dutch Republic. He is accompanied by the mysterious Lord Conisborough, who, unbeknownst to Quinton, has a secret mission involving the notorious regicide John Bale, the man who signed the death warrant of King Charles I.With Conisborough complicating matters, and in a situation fraught with political tensions and competing loyalties, Quinton and his crew must seek help from the most unexpected of quarters… The unputdownable fourth book in the compelling Matthew Quinton Journals, The Lion of Midnight is perfect for fans of Paul Fraser Collard, Philip McCutchan and Bernard Cornwell Praise for J.D. Davies ‘ Hornblower , Aubrey and Quinton – a pantheon of the best adventures at sea!’ Conn Iggulden ‘Swashbuckling suspense, royal intrigue, and high seas naval action … an excellent series’ Publishers Weekly‘Utterly impossible to put down… finely shaded characters, excellent plotting, gut-clenching action and immaculate attention to period detail … superb’ ANGUS DONALD, author of The Outlaw Chronicles‘J.D. Davies’s depiction of Restoration England and the British Navy is impeccable, his characters truly live and breathe, and the plot kept me in suspense … I could not recommend it more.’ Edward Chupak, author of Silver The Matthew Quinton Journals 1. Gentleman Captain2. The Mountain of Gold3. The Blast that Tears the Skies4. The Lion of Midnight5. The Battle of the Ages6. The Rage of Fortune7. Death's Bright Angel8. The Devil Upon the Wave less

Who do you turn to when there’s no one left to trust? Epic sea battles and treasonous betrayals… In the heat of a gigantic battle against the Dutch, the English fleet is mysteriously divided. A large portion of their resources is sent to meet a French threat which never materialises. Thousands are slaughtered. Could there be a traitor in the Royal Navy? As popular fury erupts, Captain Matthew Quinton is given the unenviable task of uncovering the enemy within. Heads must roll... moreWho do you turn to when there’s no one left to trust? Epic sea battles and treasonous betrayals… In the heat of a gigantic battle against the Dutch, the English fleet is mysteriously divided. A large portion of their resources is sent to meet a French threat which never materialises. Thousands are slaughtered. Could there be a traitor in the Royal Navy? As popular fury erupts, Captain Matthew Quinton is given the unenviable task of uncovering the enemy within. Heads must roll. Sent to find source of this false intelligence in pirate-infested Plymouth, Quinton is dismayed when all evidence seems to point to an old friend…Fans of Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander will love the fifth instalment of the Matthew Quinton Journals. ‘Great naval fiction … Hornblower , Aubrey and Quinton – a pantheon of the best adventures at sea’ Conn Iggulden The Matthew Quinton Journals 1. Gentleman Captain2. The Mountain of Gold3. The Blast that Tears the Skies4. The Lion of Midnight5. The Battle of the Ages6. The Rage of Fortune7. Death's Bright Angel8. The Devil Upon the Wave less