The New Achilles

Christian Cameron

Apr 2019 · Sold by Orion

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

Once again Mr. Cameron brings me to a world I'm familiar with. I had just finished reading David Gemmels Troy Series when "Killer of Men" was on the recommended list. In all reality the cover art of the book is what really attracted me. I bought it not knowing any other Christian Cameron written material. The characters, story and battles scenes blew my mind. The New Achilles is great book to start if you are interested in Greek historical fiction. In my very amateur opinion it is not his best book, but a very good start to what I can see to be a fabulous story written about "the greatest Greek you've never heard of." Great job Chris I look forward to reading more about this New Achilles.

About the author

Christian Cameron is a writer and military historian. He participates in re-enacting and experimental archaeology, teaches armoured fighting and historical swordsmanship, and takes his vacations with his family visiting battlefields, castles and cathedrals. He lives in Toronto and is busy writing his next novel.