Eagle in Exile: The Clash of Eagles Trilogy Book II
Product ID: 54799797
Desertcart purchases this item on your behalf and handles shipping, customs, and support to Greece.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steve Berry, Naomi Novik, and Harry Turtledove, Alan Smale’s gripping alternate history series imagines a world in which the Roman Empire has survived long enough to invade North America in 1218. Now the stunning story carries hero Gaius Marcellinus deeper into the culture of an extraordinary people—whose humanity, bravery, love, and ingenuity forever change his life and destiny. In A.D. 1218, Praetor Gaius Marcellinus is ordered to conquer North America and turning it into a Roman province. But outside the walls of the great city of Cahokia, his legion is destroyed outright; Marcellinus is the only one spared. In the months and years that follow, Marcellinus comes to see North America as his home and the Cahokians as his kin. He vows to defend these proud people from any threat, Roman or native. After successfully repelling an invasion by the fearsome Iroqua tribes, Marcellinus realizes that a weak and fractured North America won’t stand a chance against the returning Roman army. Worse, rival factions from within threaten to tear Cahokia apart just when it needs to be most united and strong. Marcellinus is determined to save the civilization that has come to mean more to him than the empire he once served. But to survive the swords of Roma, he first must avert another Iroqua attack and bring Cahokia together. Only with the hearts and souls of a nation at his back can Marcellinus hope to know triumph. Praise for Alan Smale and Eagle in Exile “In Alan Smale, speculative fiction has been dealt a winning hand. Part historian, part anthropologist, part scientist, Smale is a Renaissance man with a storyteller’s gift for letting tireless research inform the narrative without overwhelming it. Smale entertains, educates, and enraptures.” —Myke Cole, author of Javelin Rain “[ Eagle in Exile ] has the pace and scope of a Michener or Uris epic. . . . Smale’s action scenes slash across page after page, intense and bloody. . . . Grab your dagger and sword, for the battle continues.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Warfare, political conflict, family strife—these are all presented in an epic scope where any decision or wrong move can forever change society.” —Tech Times “Thoroughly believable . . . Marcellinus is a complicated man, a hero we can all get behind.” —Historical Novels Review Review: Book - Completes my trilogy Review: Romans and Indians? - Good read and an interesting alternate reality. Can't wait to read the third book.
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,352,439 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,776 in Alternate History Science Fiction (Books) #3,395 in Military Fantasy (Books) #3,564 in Historical Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 401 Reviews |
C**Y
Book
Completes my trilogy
A**R
Romans and Indians?
Good read and an interesting alternate reality. Can't wait to read the third book.
E**R
Best series in years for me!
Book 2 of this series of 3 kept the momentum begun by the first, and made a perfect bridge to the last one of 3. Full and rich in imagery, this alternate reality story is 100% believable. I, for one, am delighted with Mr. Smale's trilogy, and heartily recommend it. Based on historical ac curacies, this tale is engrossing and immersive. Usually if I make it through the first book of a trilogy, I'll try the second. Most times I disappointed. This time was the exception, as this story, and the way it was told, is exceptional!
L**D
Better than the first I'd say, but the third should be awesome!!!
I loved the first entry in the trilogy, but I'm a huge Roman history buff so I'm pretty bias. Like some others have said this one starts a little slow, in fact I remember thinking maybe I wouldn't be able to get into it and was a little disapoinrted. However after the first few chapters it drew me in and I couldn't put it down, there are some nice twists here and there and this book sets up the third one nicely. Really looking forward to that one! It will be off the wall.
P**N
A little silly but fun.
A good story but I wish Gaius wasn't such a nice guy. Wasn't always so serious. Maybe a little more like George MacDonald Fraser's "Flashman". Not a coward but a little more superficial, lazy, and lascivious. Someone who shows up and may get undeserved credit, but is likeable. Juggling the affections of multiple women. Maybe not adhere so strictly to an oath. I know flying Cahokians is very unlikely but it is fun.
O**I
Excellent Book 2 in Series
I Loved this Book Series! Excellent Concepts and a lot of love went into the research. So well written and executed. Page-turner to keep you up all night. Keep it up Alan!
C**V
Pretty good story
Not as good as the first book in the series, but not bad at all. I am intrigued to see where the author takes the story in the third book.
A**R
Great series
This is a great series for anyone interested in the Roman Empire.
B**S
Outstanding
Breathtaking and completely absorbing in its breadth and detail. From a concept originally explored in short story form, the Author has created a compelling and thoroughly enjoyable re-telling of history in a way that is totally believable. The characters are so well developed by now that it really feels as though we know them as friends and it's been quite an experience, sharing their further adventures and once again, that feeling of having the ground taken from under me, when I find I've just read the final page. Darn.........roll on the third and final chapter in this amazing trilogy.
A**R
Five Stars
Great Reading!!!
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
2 months ago