I have just finished reading an advanced reader copy of The Pale Horseman. My breath is just now coming back and I am anxiously awaiting the next book! I read it non-stop until I was done. Sir, you have once again wildly succeeded! This novel is as good as The Last Kingdom. Uhtred has to be one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. It helps that I too am a modern day Heathen and feel Uhtreds passions. My one request is that you -please- do not convert Uhtred to Christianity! It will simply ruin the story for me and others like me. If Uhtred is to die, then he should die a Heathen warrior and go to Valholl. However, congratualtions are in order for a fine, entertaining work Mr Cornwell. Thank you very much! Cory Wilson