Son of Mars (A Novella of Ancient Rome)
The Marius Scrolls, Book 1
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Before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, his uncle Gaius Marius was the most powerful man in the eternal city. Once a provincial nobody with a ruined family, Marius only had one way to power: the sword.
Years later, he writes to his protege Quintus Sertorius, explaining to him how he rose through the ranks of the Roman legion to become the most powerful man in the Republic.
He wants to encourage and inspire the young man but gets lost in the retelling of his first experience of war, love, and killing.
A polarizing man from the beginning, Marius was doomed to have people singing his praises or cursing his name. Now, for the first time, Marius speaks for himself.
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By: James Mace
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Battle of Kings
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In the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy’s remarkable gift of prophecy. Meanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys.
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Underrated book author and narrator!
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Across the mountains called the Dragon's Teeth, beyond the chill reach of the Werewind and the fires of the world's beginning, above the walls of the castle Fangdred, stands Windtower. From this lonely keep the Star Rider calls forth the war that even wizards dread, fought for a woman's hundred-lifetime love. A woman called Nepanthe, princess to the Stormkings…
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Nothimg like Black Company-good in a different way
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Dragon's Child
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- By: M. K. Hume
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
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The future of Britain is at stake. In the turbulent times of the Dark Ages, the despotic Uther Pendragon, High King of Celtic Britain, is nearing death, and his kingdom is being torn apart by the squabbling of minor kings. But only one man can bring the Celts together as a nation and restore peace - King Arthur. Artorex (Arthur) doesn't yet seem like the great man he will grow into. We meet him as a shy, subservient twelve-year-old living in the foster home of Lord Ector, who took in Artorex as a babe to protect him from murderous kin.
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A Dry, Dull Tale, Marred in "Realism"
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Born in 1150 to a noble Swedish family and coming of age at a monastery under the tutelage of a Cistercian monk and a former Knight Templar, young Arn Magnusson is sent to fulfill his destiny beyond the cloister walls. But the world awaiting him is a place at odds with his monastic ways. And when the murder of a king engulfs Western Götaland into a whirlwind of intrigue and ruthless power plays, headstrong and naive Arn is forced to leave the woman he loves behind and take up arms to battle infidels in the Holy Land.
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Went looking for trashy historical fiction...
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Rome, AD 68. Nero has committed suicide. One hundred years of imperial rule by the descendants of Julius Caesar has ended, and chaos rules. His successor, Galba, dismisses the incorruptible Germans of the Imperial Bodyguard for the crime of loyalty to the dead emperor. Ordering them back to their homeland, he releases a Batavi officer from a Roman prison to be their prefect. But Julius Civilis is not the loyal servant of empire that he seems.
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Wordy, but great stuff!
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In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war.
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A new Golden Age
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Ravaged by barbarian Scálda forces, the last hope for Eirlandia lies with the island’s warring tribes. Wrongly cast out of his tribe, Conor, the first-born son of the Celtic king, embarks on a dangerous mission to prove his innocence. What he discovers will change Eirlandia forever. For the Scálda have captured the mystical Fae to use as an ultimate weapon. And Conor’s own people have joined in the invasion.
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Loved this!
- By Robin on 05-22-20
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Mythos
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.
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Please, will you tell me a story?
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Parno's Company
- The Black Sheep of Soulan, Book 1
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The world died long ago, leaving only a few here and there to rebuild. Their world had once been grand and magnificent, but too much was lost in the years after the time known as the Dying. Knowledge that had been gained over centuries disappeared from the world, lost when those who carried that knowledge died with it.
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Amazing !!!
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Asura
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The story of the Ramayana had been told innumerable times. The enthralling story of Rama, the incarnation of God, who slew Ravana, the evil demon of darkness, is known to every Indian. And in the pages of history, as always, it is the version told by the victors that lives on. The voice of the vanquished remains lost in silence. But what if Ravana and his people had a different story to tell? The story of the Ravanayana had never been told. Asura is the epic tale of the vanquished Asura people, a story that has been cherished by the oppressed outcastes of India for 3,000 years.
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Makes you thinks about everything
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Path of a Novice
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Fel'annár is a gifted immortal warrior embarking on his first patrol into the Deep Forest. Half-Silvan, half-Alpine, he battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within. But he learns more than just warfare when an arcane power begins to emerge, one he cannot control. While friendships are forged, a destiny unfolds, one that is tied to a past he knows nothing about. For others, though, it is only a matter of time before the truth is revealed, and the danger becomes real.
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ONE OF THE BEST!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-21
never gets old.
this is my second time around with this book. once again it was gripping. the feelings the narrator conveys are mind blowing. to sum it up in a word. "BRILLIANT "!!!!
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- Josh R
- 08-16-19
Amazing ancient Roman historical fiction
This book follows Gaius Marius, from when he joins the legion and is appointed as Scipio’s bodyguard. The way the author blended the fact and fiction was well done, and in a way that this feels like it could be a true story. The characters are great, and I really enjoyed the fight scenes as well. The narrator does a fantastic job with this book. He really puts emotion into his voice, and listening to this book really elevates it above reading it. Overall, this was a great short story, and I’m looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
This audiobook was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
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- Rayc
- 10-18-19
A great read/listen
Sons of Mars..
A great novella, this series of Roman stories is off to a fantastic start. And as novellas are perfect for a couple of lunchtime listens.
Narration is excellent in both style and quality.
I received a free copy of this audio book at my own request and voluntarily leave this honest review.
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- Melissa and Josh
- 10-01-19
Different but good.
I received a free audiobook copy of this story by the narrator. He's my #1 fav narrator! While I love learning about anything history-related, I felt like this genre was kind of out of my norm (per the time period), I was willing to give it a try.
While I had a little trouble "getting into" the story at the beginning, I liked it overall. It was easy to follow along to and I liked the writing concept of the author using one character to write a letter to another one. That was different. I also liked being able to see how much the main character was able to grow, especially given this was a short story, and it didn't seem forced or unbelievable.
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- Jocko Johnson
- 06-10-20
EXCELLENT!!
Loved it! can't wait to begin 2nd Novella. Read MAN WITH TWO NAMES & THE NOISE OF WAR - BOTH WERE GREAT. CAN'T WAIT TO START... BODIES IN THE TIBER #3!!
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