Dear Sir, First of all I hope that you are in good health and enjoying the beautiful New England scenery. I can’t express to what extent I enjoy your work. Over the last year I have read the entirety of the Sharpe novels as well as the Warlord Chronicles and the Saxon Tales. It is difficult to pick a favorite between Sharpe, Derfel and Uhtred since all protagonists are honorable warriors with an unwavering conscience and respect for karma. My opinion is that the Saxon tales must be considered as some of your greatest work as a historical novelist. More so than any of your other series, I am entranced into a world before my time, finding myself in awe of the barbaric brutality and virtue of Uhtred. By itself, the Scandinavian invasion of Britain is a remarkable period but you manage to make it almost mythical. Without realizing it, Uhtred is so many things that merit love, respect and fear. He is a fearless leader, a savage fighter, a great instructor of war who is heralded by his men and other unknown soldiers. His reputation definitely precedes him as Alfred’s murderous “guard dog.” However, he is also a loving father, husband and friend who shows compassion in a world of terror. He is a hero…or god as he believes he will become in his pagan heaven. I am eagerly awaiting the next volume of this magnificent series. When is the next Saxon Tale due? I recall hearing that it is scheduled for 2009. Is this still the case? Best Regards and with great admiration, Charles J. Millet