Book Beginning:
It was a beautiful evening, balmy and windless; the sea resembled a sheet of hammered bronze.
Many had already succumbed to blind panic. Unarmed, unmanned, they elbowed and shoved at one another in their eagerness to flee the battlefield.
Baying their bloodlust, Felix and his comrades took up the persuit.
I can’t wait to read more!
WHEN A NEW EMPIRE RISES, AN OLD ONE MUST FALL.
After sixteen years of bloody war against Rome, Hannibal Barca is on the verge of defeat. On the plains of Zama, Felix and his brother Antonius stand in the formidable Roman legions, ready to deliver the decisive blow. Victory will establish Rome as the pre-eminent power in the ancient world.
But in northern Greece, Philip V of Macedon is determined to restore Alexander the Great’s kingdom to its former glory. Charismatic leader, ruthless general, he will use the unforgiving might of his phalanx to unite Greece and to fend off Rome’s grasping fingers.
In Rome, young senator Flamininus is set on becoming one of the Republic’s greatest military commanders. With Hannibal on the verge of defeat, the as-yet-unconquered Macedon and Greece are ripe for conquest. Strategist and spymaster, politician and general, Flamininus will stop at nothing to bring Philip V to heel.
Demetrios slumps on the rowing bench of his Macedonian ship. Thirsty, hungry, burnt by the unforgiving Mediterranean sun, dreams are his only sustenance. Dreams of the perfect thrust of a fifteen-foot sarissa spear, of the unyielding phalanx wall, of the glory of Macedon.
The Roman wolf has tasted blood, and it wants more. But the sun of Macedon will not set without a final blaze of glory.
Oooh, what a great little teaser from this one.
I hope you are enjoying this one. It does look interesting. Thanks for sharing…and here's mine:
“ALL YOUR PERFECTS”
I hope you are enjoying this one. It is farther back in history than I usually read when choosing historical fiction. This week I have Murder, She Reported by Peg Cochran – a nice historical mystery. Happy reading!
Quite an intriguing 56! It sounds epic. I added you to the Linky. Happy weekend!
Thank you! Happy weekend to you as well, Freda!
I'm still not very far in but I'm really enjoying it so far. So hopefully it stays like that. 🙂
What era in history do you usually read? 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! ♥
I'm adding this to my tbr for sure! 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
Ohhh, they wanted to fight? Going to be epic!
I've been meaning to get more into historical fiction and this looks amazing 😀 I love the description of the sea as 'hammered bronze'!!!
Kariny @ Kariny's Book Frenzy
This book sounds really cool! That beginning is setting up for something to happen and I just love the descriptiveness. I hope that it is one you enjoy. 🙂
Good opening sentence! Although probably to many battle scenes for me.
Thanks for posting in Book Beginnings on Friday!
Ben Kane's books do have a lot of battle scenes, I can tell you that. I love that but it might not be for everyone.
I really love Ben Kane's writing style!
If you ever need historical fiction recommendations, I'm your girl. 😀
The Romans won't back down! 😉
Yay!
yea for sure you always have the most interesting historical books on your blog :D!
Sounds rather interesting to me!! 😀
I'm a little over the first half of the book and It's pretty good!
for sure 😀