Synopsis
An epic sequel to Dawn of Empire depicts a war-torn Mesopotamia of 3157 B.C. wherein the bandit Korthac plots with the rogue Ariamus to conquer the seemingly impregnable city of Akkad by winning the trust of its ruler's wife. 30,000 first printing.
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Review
"[A] compelling first novel ...Readers will find it hard to put down this dramatic tale of conflict."--Library Journal
"Equal parts history lesson, love story and war saga, Barone's first historical will have readers turning pages."--Publishers Weekly
"[A] wonderful book! Big, passionate, powerful, epic...sheer story-telling prowess. I couldn't put it down!"----John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of THE HUNT CLUB
"Barone knows his stuff and writes fluently of life, love, and war."--John Lescroart
"EMPIRE RISING is a winner from the first page to the last. Highly recommended."--John Lescroart
"If Bernard Cornwell and Diana Gabaldon decided to collaborate on a novel, the result would be something like this."--Arizona Republic
"Never boring...the setting is convincingly rendered, and the characters--heroes and villains--are sharply drawn."--Publishers Weekly
"Beautifully imagined and researched adventure, with terrific action!"--Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Never boring...the setting is convincingly rendered, and the characters--heroes and villains--are sharply drawn. --Publishers Weekly"
EMPIRE RISING is a winner from the first page to the last. Highly recommended. --John Lescroart"
Book Description
Sweeping Historical Saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Jean Auel
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