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Scythian Trilogy Book 2: The Golden King Kindle Edition
The chief of the tribe of nomadic Scythian horsemen is dead, killed by his son's treachery. The priestess, lover of the young cavalry officer, Nikometros, is carried off into the mountains. Nikometros and his friends set off in hard pursuit.
Death rides with them. By the time they return, the tribes are at war. Nikometros must choose between attempting to become chief himself or leaving the people he's come to love and respect to return to his duty as an army officer in the Empire of Alexander.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 2, 2013
- File size7182 KB
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- ASIN : B00BAD2SME
- Publisher : Writers Exchange E-Publishing (February 2, 2013)
- Publication date : February 2, 2013
- Language : English
- File size : 7182 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 412 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,689,621 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #10,192 in Military Historical Fiction
- #12,865 in War Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #30,366 in War Fiction (Books)
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About the author
Max is a published author of varying genres including historicals, a contemporary thriller, and a western.
He has lived all over the world, from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Townsville, Queensland, Australia; from Gerrard’s Cross in England to Kingston, Jamaica; from Düsseldorf in Germany to Wellington, New Zealand; from Antwerp in Belgium to Collinsville, Illinois, USA.
Max has a Master’s degree, with Honours, in Plant Physiology, and has worked as a university lecturer and demonstrator, a research scientist, a school teacher, a technician, a quotes officer for a microscopy supply house, an assistant manager at Walmart and Max has even caught bumblebees for a living.
Max's main occupation these days is as an author. Having always had a great love of history and recently discovering writing, it made perfect sense combining the two, writing historical fiction – from ancient Egypt to World War II – but he is not limited to that genre. He has also tried his hand at horror, paranormal and westerns, and has plans to write fantasy and science fiction.
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Customers enjoy the book's storyline and historical fiction elements. They find the book engaging and a great read.
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Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it engaging and appreciate the historical aspect of the book. The author sets a good scene with descriptions of weather, especially during bad weather.
"...The author a pretty good scene-setter and his descriptions of the truly lousy weather on the plains was so convincing, the constant daily ration of..." Read more
"Great read! Excellent series with strong story lines. I read one after the other and look forward to future work from Mr. Overton!" Read more
"Amazing book, great story line, love the history side of this. Great character development and story approach...." Read more
"This is the second one I've read great story but hard to follow as it jumps around a lot, battle scenes are difficult to follow." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's readability and engaging storyline. They find it an excellent series with a history-based plot.
"Worth the read, however to get the full picture you should read the first book, lion of Scythia. Looking forward to the next book." Read more
"Great read! Excellent series with strong story lines. I read one after the other and look forward to future work from Mr. Overton!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014Background based on fact. Brings out the influence that Alexander the Great had on the known world, Also how even more than 2 centuries ago the racial mix was probably as much as it is today.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2013Worth the read, however to get the full picture you should read the first book, lion of Scythia.
Looking forward to the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014This is the second in the trilogy and the action unfolds pretty much in a similar vein to the original. If you enjoyed Scythia 1, then Scythia 2 will likely please.
The grudges created in book one are taken to the second stage in this book as the tribes gather in their respective groups to manoeuvre (rather puzzlingly since no maps were in my Kindle version) across the vast grassy plains of Scythia. The author a pretty good scene-setter and his descriptions of the truly lousy weather on the plains was so convincing, the constant daily ration of driving rain, snow, sleet, high winds and extreme cold almost depressed me. Scythia was never going to be the tourist centre of ancient times.
The assisted wanderings of the pretty much permanently ill "Lion" character Nikometros take very much second place to the conflict between the unpredictable Parasades (arguably the star of this book) and the usurper king Areipithes. After a number of minor battles and conflicts accounts are suitably and satisfactorily settled.
Again, good English, few typos, and action served up with an acceptable amount of gore. The third in the trilogy has the makings of a more interesting book since our heroes are finally moving off those awful plains to go South to Babylon, and Alexander the Great. I will likely follow.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013Anyone who loved the Scarab series will also enjoy this trilogy. Max Overton is a genius - waited for the sixth Scarab book impatiently and was delighted to the Scythian Trilogy to add to my library.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013Great read!
Excellent series with strong story lines.
I read one after the other and look forward to future work from Mr. Overton!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014Amazing book, great story line, love the history side of this. Great character development and story approach. Max knows how to weave a tale, and combine this history.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015This is the second one I've read great story but hard to follow as it jumps around a lot, battle scenes are difficult to follow.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015Excellent adventures, historical fiction movie. Would like to see it made into a series. Kudos, Max!!!
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- IslanderReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars a great read
When I reviewed the first book in this series I was very critical but was encouraged when the author actually contacted me and encouraged me to read the rest of the series. I have now completed the second book and was impressed by the great story line. Many thanks Max keep on writing. As soon as I get a minute will read thenext one.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
I thought it was a good read and went through the three books quite quickly. Of course, for me the ultimate Alexander books are those by Mary Renault and I don't think they have ever been equalled, but this trilogy was an interesting slant on that period. I'm not quite sure about trying to put the blame for Alexander's death on a Roman though! Interesting idea.
- Leslie A WittReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2013
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad read.
The whole trilogy is a bit overlong and daft in parts and historically way out!!
It is more of a love story than hiostoritcal fiction.
I managed to get through to the end though nearly gave up a couple of times.
- Mark I. GrantReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Scythian adventure
The author has produced another well written adventure set in a slightly different region and era.
This is a good page turner and is building nicely towards the final instalment.
- r wickingsReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Scythian trilogy book 2
Very enjoyable reading the story. Makes the characters real the twists and turns in the story draw you on to the next chapter the finale was well structured leading you to want to follow. to the, last ==book in the series