I have just completed The Pale Horseman. Congratulation on what I can only say is an excellent read along with the first book in the series. I did unfortunately notice a couple of errors regarding the characters (well actually their clothing and equipment) you mention the main character unbuttoning his breeches,iron rimmed shields and shields strapped to the forearm. After 10 years of research and working on archeological sites and exhibitions I have to say buttons do not seem to appear on clothing till the 13th century, Iron rims on shields do not appear even in an archeological context most likely shields where rimmed with raw hide possibly with metal clasps over the joins, also shields where held on a handle cut in the centre covered by the iron boss and carried on a shoulder strap. Sorry to nit pick but thought this may help. I look forward to reading the next in the series. Stephen Shepherd