In the News

Media Features

Read Durham Magazine's feature on A King's Gamble here.

Read the feature on Forged in the North here.

Read The Northern Echo's interview and feature on A King's Gamble here.

We discuss the forgotten and overlooked nature of the Battle of Neville's Cross, fought near Durham in 1346.

What Readers Say

Reader Reviews

Praise for A King's Gamble

Praise for Forged in the North

"Never dull...the way history should be written." - Amazon Review

"Funny, accessible...very enjoyable read." - Amazon Review

"One of the best history books I have ever read." - Amazon Review

"A masterpiece..." - Amazon Review.

"Move over Bernard Cornwell...a new kid is in town." - Goodreads Review

"Great dialogue, pacing and cracking imagery." - Amazon Review

"Really looking forward to the next book!" - Amazon Review

"I need more of this." - Amazon Review

Critical Praise

"McLean is to be congratulated on producing a readable account of a murky episode. It was an enjoyable read and I feel better informed for having tackled it."

- Dr Mark Egan, Durham County Local History Society