The Shards of Heaven
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (558 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765380315 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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A brilliant debut. And Egypt. With the first volume of a planned series intertwining Roman history and myth with Judeo-Christian mythology, Michael Livingston has created something truly epic from beginning to end. (Barnes and Noble SFF Blog)This is a top-notch tale. (Library Journal)This multipronged tale is dense with action and incident; it's grounded in history, mythology, and religion, but not weighed down by them. A truly inventive epic fantasy-like novel, a massive undertaking that launches a tremendously ambitious series. Livingston has spiced real history with a compelling dose of fantasy! (Bernard Cornwell, New York Times Bestselling author of The Pagan Lord)A
and I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy several Amazon Customer I was hooked from the first page, and couldn't put it down until I got caught reading it at work. The interlacing storylines and intriguing characters kept me glued to the pages, and I enjoyed it so much that I had to buy several copies to gift to friends. The Praetorians' story line was definitely my favorite. I can't wait for the next book!. "I loved the action" according to Annette R.. I loved the action, suspense, intrigue, character development, strong female characters, impeccable grammar, and the interweaving of history, fantasy, and religious contemplation (by some of the characters) -- definitely a page turner!. Neal Reynolds said History seasoned with magic. This is an exquisite merging of history and fantasy. The author, who previously has had only short fiction published, is an associate professor specializing in the middle ages.The book's in three parts: The trident of Poseidon, The Battle of Actium, and The fall of Egypt. I recommend reading one part at a time and let it soak in before starting the next part. It is quite heavy on t
Octavian, Caesar's ambitious great-nephew and adopted son, vies with Marc Antony and Cleopatra for control of Caesar's legacy.But as civil war rages from Rome to Alexandria, and vast armies and navies battle for supremacy, a secret conflict may truly shape the course of history: two sons of Caesar have set out on a ruthless quest to find and control the Shards of Heaven, legendary artifacts said to possess the very power of the gods -- or of the one God.Caught up in these cataclysmic events, and the hunt f
. An award-winning writer and professor, Michael Livingston holds degrees in History, Medieval Studies, and English. He teaches at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina