Historical Fiction Fans Journey Back to The Fourth Crusade

Set against the backdrop of Europe’s tumultuous Dark Ages, Butler weaves the tragic tale of the Fourth Crusade.

Historical fiction fans will love today’s feature novel, The Fourth Crusade by Mark Butler. It currently has a 4.1 star rating with 17 reviews. Learn how Christians slaughtered Christians in the pursuit of money, power and perhaps most important of all…Legacy.

A Little About The Fourth Crusade:

The year is 1202 and the Catholic Church rules the hearts and minds of all Europeans. The leader of the Church, Pope Innocent III, issues a summons to every able bodied man and boy: Take up arms and reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims. In Barcelona, Rayjo de Merafiza is celebrated as a hero of the Third Crusade. But the peaceful life has never been Rayjo’s purpose, and now he must join the Fourth Crusade. Ruggiero is Rayjo’s teenage son and his quiet, passive nature puts him on the path to Catholic priesthood. When he joins his father, his pious teachings are put to the ultimate test. Juan is Rayjo’s younger son and is endowed with his father’s violent, unrestrained temper. As the armies of Christianity gather for the greatest war of their lives, a few powerful men and unfortunate circumstances turn the Europeans away from their intended target and onto Constantinople, the most unlikely of targets. From the streets of Barcelona to the mighty battles in the East, readers will come to understand how the greatest army in the world assaulted the wrong nation.

About the Author:

Mark Butler is an author from Texas. He served in the US Navy for four years, including a tour of duty as a combat medic in Iraq. Currently Mark works, attends school and spends his free time with his wife and children. Mark’s other hobbies include: Basketball, Yoga, Muay Thai, competitive running and swimming. When he’s not engaged in the activities listed above, Mark is an avid reader and writer.

What Fans Are Saying About The Fourth Crusade:

“…chapters humming with believable character development, action galore, and graphic scenes of murder and rapine that put the reader on horseback with the Frankish knights and Spanish adventurers leading the charge against Byzantium.” –Amazon Reviewer

“As a history enthusiasts it makes you want to dig deeper and research more about crimes against humanity.” –Amazon Reviewer

“Great job to the author.  I would highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction.  I will be looking for more by this author.” –Amazon Reviewer

If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fourth Crusade, take a moment to buy it now.