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Series: Oath of Empire
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 793 pages
Publisher: Tor books
Reader Rating: 8 out of 10
Votes: 4
Shadow of Ararat by Thomas HarlanDescription: -I really enjoyed this book! Harlan has skillfully combined "what if" quality of the alternative history
genre with scope of epic fantasy and created a sweeping saga of magic and war detailing the brutal
conflict between two great empires: Rome and Persia in which will be fought with both armies and
magic.This is seen through the eyes of some unforgettable characters: Prince Maxian-roman prince
and healer who dabbles in magic and finds out of a sinister curse against the empire.Thyatis Julia
Clodia-a lethal young centurion/spy sent behind enemy lines.Dwyrin-a young hiberian student of magic
sent to the legions.Harlan has a talent in describing battle scenes in cinematic quality that you can
visual in your head and his magic system is both fascinating and chilling especially in detailing scenes of
necromancy.Great entertainment!
Also in this series are The Shadow of Ararat, The Gate of Fire, The Storm of Heaven, The Dark Lord
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