Ancient World (Other)
The Amber Seeker (The Stone Stories)
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Set in 320 B.C., The Amber Seeker is the sequel to the critically acclaimed The Walrus Mutterer (reviewed in HNR 86). The novel is ...Read Review
The Soul of Time
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This is the sixth of Jennifer Macaire’s seven-part Alexander series. Ashley, a young journalist in the 3rd millennium AD, wins a prize ...Read Review
Priestess of Ishana (Tesha Series)
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In Priestess of Ishana, author Judith Starkston dives into the little-known Bronze Age world and dresses it up with a heavy layer of ...Read Review
The Endless Dawn: A Novel of the Ancient Indus Valley
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Eiryaman, prince of Eirya, is tasked to scout a route for his brother’s intended invasion. Princess Munnala prepares the defense of Melukkha ...Read Review
Mandodari: Queen of Lanka
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In mythological times in India, an apsara is enamored with the god Shiva, who seduces her. Although it enrages his consort, Parvati, who ...Read Review
Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires
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Juan Cole, widely respected expert on the Middle East, presents Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires, against the drumbeat of ...Read Review
The Walrus Mutterer (The Stone Stories)
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Set in 320 BC, The Walrus Mutterer is a gripping, haunting and, at times, visceral novel. Rian, a young apprentice healer, is wrenched from ...Read Review
Finding the Way
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Written mostly in flashback, Ng’s lyrical debut is the story of Lao Tzu’s vibrant and turbulent life during the 6th century ...Read Review
Thief of Corinth
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After years under the oppressive yoke of her grandfather’s and mother’s expectations, Ariadne runs away to her father’s house in ...Read Review
Kingdom of the Wicked Book One: Rules
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Helen Dale’s first novel, The Hand that Signed the Paper, won Australia’s Miles Franklin Award; she was the youngest recipient ever. ...Read Review