Synopses & Reviews
Five millennia ago, on the eastern bank of the river Tigris, the course of human history changed forever . . .
The people of Orak cherish their peaceful village and the life they have made. Though not proficient with the bow or sword, they possess a weapon far stronger: the ability to coax food from the ground. This is why the barbarian leader Thutmose-sin hates and fears them. As his marauding clan of bloodthirsty warriors readies itself for the plunder and the kill, the fate of the village rests with the outcast barbarian Eskkar and the woman he loves, the wise and beautiful slave girl Trella—and on a bold, remarkable, never-before-tested plan of defense. For those who have known peace must turn their hands to war, to save from the savage invaders not only their families but their way of life.
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“[A] compelling first novel ...Readers will find it hard to put down this dramatic tale of conflict.” Library Journal
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“Beautifully imagined and researched adventure, with terrific action!” Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“If Bernard Cornwell and Diana Gabaldon decided to collaborate on a novel, the result would be something like this.” Arizona Republic
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“[A] wonderful book! Big, passionate, powerful, epic...sheer story-telling prowess. I couldnt put it down!” --John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of THE HUNT CLUB
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“Equal parts history lesson, love story and war saga, Barones first historical will have readers turning pages.” Publishers Weekly
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“[W]ell-crafted...a Bronze Age historical romance with brains as well as brawn, ripe for a sequel.” Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Sam Barone was born and raised in New York City. He spent thirty years designing and developing software, and began writing seriously after his retirement. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.