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The New Achilles

Commander (Book 1)

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Alexanor is a man who has seen too much blood. He has left the sword behind him to become a healer in the greatest sanctuary in Greece, turning his back on war.

But war has followed him to his refuge at Epidauros, and now a battle to end the freedom of Greece is all around him. The Mediterranean superpowers of Rome, Egypt and Macedon are waging their proxy wars on Hellenic soil, turning Greek farmers into slaves and mercenaries.

When wounded soldier Philopoemen is carried into his temple, Alexanor believes the man's wounds are mortal but that he is not destined to die. Because he knows Philopoemen will become Greece's champion. Its last hero. The new Achilles.

Critics Review

Superb . . . There are few writers since Mary Renault who are better than Cameron at conjuring up a vision of ancient Greece
Antonia Senior, THE TIMES
One of the finest writers of historical fiction in the world
BEN KANE, Sunday Times bestselling author of CLASH OF EMPIRES
Emotive and powerful, and very highly recommended
PARMENION BOOKS on Salamis
A storyteller at the height of his powers
HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on The Green Count
Cameron's artistry and craftsmanship offer much to recommend
THE GLOBE AND MAIL on God of War
An extraordinary and staggering achievement . . . I doubt Cameron's expertise in Greek military history can be equalled
FOR WINTER NIGHTS on God of War
Author Christian Cameron
Narrator John Telfer
Series Commander
Duration 15 hours and 48 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781409176848
Format Audiobook
Publisher Orion
Genre Historical fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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