Alexandria, Egypt.

Oh, what it must have been like to live in this city in ancient times.

The center of learning in the western world for centuries as well as the scene of countless riots and bloodshed through the years.

It is also the location of the third book of Aelric, a young Briton who finds himself matching wits with the high and mighty of the Byzantine Empire in 612 AD.

I can sum up the story this way: What a hell of a ride.

Political intrigue abounds. There are mysteries to be solved There are travels up the Nile to the ancient tombs of Pharaohs. There are battles a plenty.

The writing is crisp; the words paint a vivid picture. The characters are fleshed out and are real. They breath. They are alive.

Thank you Richard Blake for your talents.

Reviewed by Jack on the 1st January 2016

Tags: Historical Fiction