Ancient Historical Fiction

Combining history, fantasy, and a tale from one of the world's greatest storytellers, Gary Gygax, The Gygax Odyssey takes you on a journey of betrayal, murder, pride, and shame in the ancient world. Three brothers begin an odyssey. Along the way, they learn their connections to giants of history and discover a family curse. The murder of their grandfather sends the brothers searching not only for his killers but for three missing artifacts and the stolen family treasure. If you think holding a tree-sized spear, wearing slabs of bronze armor, and hoisting a shield the size of a cart is a ...

The Wrath of Ra by Silas Thorne is a gripping paranormal fiction novel set in the mystical land of ancient Egypt. In this thrilling tale, Thorne masterfully weaves elements of supernatural suspense and historical adventure, creating a world where the ancient gods still hold sway over the lives of mortals. Follow the story of Daniel, a young boy haunted by a recurring nightmare of a massive, threatening wave that never crashes but looms ominously over his life. As he grows older, the nightmares become intertwined with his waking reality, leading him on a perilous journey to uncover the truth...

“I got and read this book on recommendation from a friend, and I have to admit that I'm thoroughly impressed with it. It's a deep dive into some local Greek mythology, told in a story-with-a-plot kind-of-way. It probably helps if you are already interested in this particular material, because there's a lot. The book's pacing is overall easy, and sometimes it just drops a bomb on you. Event happened, plot shifts, no questions asked or answers given! While reading it I thought of Game of Thrones and even in Blood Meridian the way characters can be just written off without a second thought. ...

Hannibal was a great and skillful general who defeated the Romans at Trebia, Lake Trasimenus, and Cannae, and all but took Rome.

Una expedición de paleontólogos y científicos descubre una isla sin cartografiar en mitad del Atlántico con restos de una civilización muy antigua. En ella hay una cueva y en el centro de esta una inmensa columna con unas inscripciones en una lengua ya perdida. Cuando el grupo que entra en la cueva regresa a sus respectivos hogares comienzan a tener visiones de una grotesca presencia. Uno de los paleontólogos mata a su familia y reproduce en la pared de su salón las extrañas escrituras de la cueva antes de suicidarse.

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Uvi Poznansky, comes a breathtaking historical fiction novel with a modern twist: The most torrid tale of passion ever told: David's forbidden love for Bathsheba, and his attempt to cover up the scandal. Will he muster the strength needed to protect her and save their son from danger? This is volume II of the trilogy The David Chronicles, told candidly by the king himself. David uses modern language, indicating that this is no fairytale. Rather, it is a story that is happening here and now. Listen to his voice as he undergoes a profound change, realizing ...

After the gods, after the myths and legends, came the world of men—and in the front rank stood Pericles. Enter Pericles—the Lion of Athens. Behind him lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him stands the ferocious Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war. But Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. It’s time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for a city to shine like a beacon....

In 1st century B.C. Mesopotamia, the authority of the Parthian Empire has reached the northern side of the River Euphrates. Farther west, the Roman Republic’s influence is continuing to expand into Asia-Minor. For the smaller Kingdoms like Armenia that stand between these towering eagles, it is a constant struggle for the very existence of their countries and cultures… The 3rd installment of the Kingdom Armenia Series is here! The Prince of Armenia has pledged his loyalty to the King of Kings, allowing him some measure of freedom within Parthia. Along with Alexandros of Pontus and their...

It's Rome, 44 BC, and the Ides of March are approaching. Julius Caesar has been appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate. Having pardoned his remaining enemies and rewarded his friends, Caesar is now preparing to leave Rome with his army to fight the Parthian Empire. Gordianus the Finder, after decades of investigating crimes and murders involving the powerful, has set aside enough that he's been raised to the Equestrian rank and has firmly and finally retired. On the morning of March 10th, though, he's first summoned to meet with Cicero and then with Caesar himself.

DARKNESS AND MAGIC PLAGUE EGYPT AS DESPAIR CREEPS ACROSS THE KNOWN WORLD... Maddie, the woman Gavin loves, was abducted while they searched for ancient Egypt's legendary Hall of Records. Now Gavin has to convince his friends to join him on an obscure path to find her—a path that has been hidden for reasons buried long ago. As Gavin struggles to find answers, the body of a young woman is discovered ... Deadly obstacles spring up as Gavin and his friends are tracked by mysterious men. Uncovering the true objectives of these men is Gavin's only hope, but it could cost him his life. Thousands...

On a blistering day in the 26th year of Augustus Caesar's reign, a young chef, Thrasius, is acquired for the exorbitant price of 20,000 denarii. His purchaser is the infamous gourmet Marcus Gavius Apicius, wealthy beyond measure, obsessed with a taste for fine meals from exotic places and a singular ambition: to serve as culinary adviser to Caesar, an honor that will cement his legacy as Rome's leading epicure.

Amara's journey has taken her far; from a slave in Pompeii's wolf den to a high-powered courtesan in Rome...though her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power in Rome's imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is AD 79, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known.

Veteran cavalry commander Marcus Flavius Victor sets out with his regiment to make what may be his final tour of the forts along Hadrian's Wall. Through a combination of military prowess, brutality and bribery, Marcus has spent 20 years keeping the savage Picts at bay. Feared by his enemies and hated by his superiors, his strength of will is the only thing that has held the disgruntled, poorly paid garrisons of the Wall in place as the failing Roman Empire's grip on Britannia weakened.

Un grupo de gladiadores dispuestos a todo avanza por las alcantarillas de Roma. Nada ni nadie puede detenerlos. Ni siquiera la Historia.

The Prophet of Fire The importance of Elijah to the Abrahamic tradition cannot be over emphasised. Whereas as Noah is the harbinger of the deluge,it is Elijah who is prophesied to return in the End Times as the harbinger of Armageddon, according to the last book of prophesy of the Old Testament (Malachi 4:5). The major prophets of the Bible include: Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elijah and Jesus. Of these prophets, Elijah is the least familiar to the public at large in spite of his pivotal role in eschatology. Ostensibly, Elijah’s nemesis, Jezebel, has made a bigger impact upon the public ...

Life is short and cheap in Nero’s arenas. A single stab can annihilate humanity. Rome, 54 AD: Rawena overcomes a lion with just a spear and a dagger, making the emperor believe she’s a sorceress. Cursed to unleash a plague when steel pierces her heart, the immortal Celtic woman fears that Nero’s desire to learn her secrets will trigger a catastrophe. Her fight against destiny pulls Rawena into a whirlpool of dazzling perils. The rat-goddess who cursed her strives to drag her soul into a pestilential swamp. Her sister longs to destroy her. So does the man Rawena once loved. Then the ...

After the Fall ratchets up the tension as time traveler Gigi Perrin and her husband, the Roman warrior Quintus Magnus, join forces with the Visigoth King Alaric to march on Rome. There waits Princess Galla Placidia, the admirable sister of the despicable Emperor Honorius. About to be forced into an arranged marriage by her brother, Placidia fears a bleak future, trapped in a loveless union. In an attempt to save Rome from barbarian invasion, Placidia puts aside her troubles and meets with Alaric’s delegation, which includes Gigi and Magnus, and the king’s second-in-command, the Visigoth...

"Love Story of Alexander and Roxanna, A Love Woven in the Tapestries of Time is a stirring historical novel that transports readers into the heart of a love story as epic as the conquests it is entwined with. Set against the grand backdrop of Alexander the Great's expansive empire, this tale delves deep into the emotional landscape of two iconic figures brought together by destiny and divided by war. In this richly detailed narrative, we explore the life of Roxanna, a spirited Bactrian princess whose world collides with that of Alexander, the legendary Macedonian king. Their story unfolds ...

She murdered her own grandchildren to seize the throne. For six bloody years, Queen Athaliah ruled Judah through terror, nearly wiping out the royal line of David forever. But in the temple's hidden chambers, a secret grew that could destroy her—a baby prince who should have been dead. From ancient palace intrigue to a grandmother's unthinkable choice between power and family, this gripping biblical historical fiction reveals the shocking true story of history's most ruthless female ruler. Discover the untold story of the queen who almost destroyed a kingdom. Get your copy of “Athaliah:...

Her heart becomes the deadliest weapon. Hiding from her past and wracked by remorse, Rawena dedicates her life to bringing bread to lepers outside the walls of Constantinople. She visits the colony every day, driving her cart through the city gates and past a dilapidated hilltop palace. Her carefully reconstructed life shatters when she finds that the palace has a new tenant: a deposed warrior king, left there to die. Just as she decides to help the unfortunate prisoner, Rawena realizes the king would do anything for revenge - even band with Rawena’s divine tormentor, Pandemia. Pandemia ...