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The Thrice Named Man #13
Destroyer
The year is 268 AD and the once proud Roman Empire is a shadow of its former self.
It will take a man with iron in his veins to set things right and accomplish the impossible.
From a humble upbringing, a boy emerges who is destined to change history.
This is the story of Lucius Domitius Aurelianus.
Part Destroyer
Six thousand ships push off from the northern shores of the Dark Sea, their wooden hulls crammed with more than three hundred thousand Goths. For the men, women and children of the tribes there is no turning back, as they are fleeing before their enemies and set on making a new home within the borders of a once powerful Empire that has grown weak and feeble.
Late summer of the same year, the barbarian armada beaches on the shores of Roman Macedonia. Slowly the horde creeps overland, across Thracia, ravaging all in its path.
The winter snow closes the approaches to the western provinces of Rome, providing the emperor with a brief respite to gather the handful of legions that remain loyal. Lucius and his friends cross the Danube in a desperate bid to gather allies for the inevitable confrontation, but they find the tribal lands north of the Mother River in turmoil and the chiefs reluctant.
When the snow melts from the passes, a disheartened emperor marches west to give battle. Marcus and his legions face almost insurmountable odds, but in his depleted arsenal there is one weapon that might just turn the tide – a half-barbarian general that has never tasted defeat, a man who walks in the shadow of Arash the Destroyer, the lord of the field of blood.
It will take a man with iron in his veins to set things right and accomplish the impossible.
From a humble upbringing, a boy emerges who is destined to change history.
This is the story of Lucius Domitius Aurelianus.
Part Destroyer
Six thousand ships push off from the northern shores of the Dark Sea, their wooden hulls crammed with more than three hundred thousand Goths. For the men, women and children of the tribes there is no turning back, as they are fleeing before their enemies and set on making a new home within the borders of a once powerful Empire that has grown weak and feeble.
Late summer of the same year, the barbarian armada beaches on the shores of Roman Macedonia. Slowly the horde creeps overland, across Thracia, ravaging all in its path.
The winter snow closes the approaches to the western provinces of Rome, providing the emperor with a brief respite to gather the handful of legions that remain loyal. Lucius and his friends cross the Danube in a desperate bid to gather allies for the inevitable confrontation, but they find the tribal lands north of the Mother River in turmoil and the chiefs reluctant.
When the snow melts from the passes, a disheartened emperor marches west to give battle. Marcus and his legions face almost insurmountable odds, but in his depleted arsenal there is one weapon that might just turn the tide – a half-barbarian general that has never tasted defeat, a man who walks in the shadow of Arash the Destroyer, the lord of the field of blood.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2023
143 people are currently reading
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About the author
Hector Miller
26 books94 followersHector is a freedman. In 2016 he managed to escape from the corporate world, in which he played the part of a detribalised Chartered Accountant.
Nowadays he hides away in the Garden Route of South Africa with his wife and two daughters.
He is addicted to reading historical novels and his hobbies include hiking, wine and sustaining niggling injuries on the tennis court.
Nowadays he hides away in the Garden Route of South Africa with his wife and two daughters.
He is addicted to reading historical novels and his hobbies include hiking, wine and sustaining niggling injuries on the tennis court.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 7, 2024
Återigen går författaren mot det mer mystiska - en av de tendenser som verkar återkommande i genrelitteratur om rom är att behandla deras komplexa religion som om dess gudar var sanna. Miller har tidigt arbetat med profetior, men snarare behandlat dem som inspiration eller hallucinationer. I denna och de senaste böckerna börjar regelrätta mystiker framträda, och även vi som läsare får svårare att bortförklara. Välskriven genrelitteratur dock.
August 19, 2023
This series is fantastic and it’s historical accuracy.
Besides, being an absolutely fantastic read, the author has really been amazing in his depiction of the time and age in a very real way. If you compare his series to legitimate historical Chronicles of the Times, it is very true. I have sincerely enjoyed the series and I recommend it to anybody. It is a fascinating look into it might’ve exactly happened.
Besides, being an absolutely fantastic read, the author has really been amazing in his depiction of the time and age in a very real way. If you compare his series to legitimate historical Chronicles of the Times, it is very true. I have sincerely enjoyed the series and I recommend it to anybody. It is a fascinating look into it might’ve exactly happened.
July 8, 2023
Many stirring battles— as expected.
I’ve read the preceding twelve books and enjoyed them all. However, proofreading could be improved. Hence, the four stars rather than five. “May” instead of “by” is one of the few errors I found. Shouldn’t rely just on Spell Check. A human being who can catch the true narrative meaning. Still, another gripping yarn from the far reaches of the late Roman Empire.
I’ve read the preceding twelve books and enjoyed them all. However, proofreading could be improved. Hence, the four stars rather than five. “May” instead of “by” is one of the few errors I found. Shouldn’t rely just on Spell Check. A human being who can catch the true narrative meaning. Still, another gripping yarn from the far reaches of the late Roman Empire.
July 4, 2023
Great Read
Hector Miller’s work, The Thrice Named Man, is a story that is compelling, exciting and timeless. This series exudes realism, you feel ensconced in the world of the characters. The author relies on realistic dialogue, a deep dive into tactics, and a superb storyline to keep the reader anxious for the next book in the series.
Hector Miller’s work, The Thrice Named Man, is a story that is compelling, exciting and timeless. This series exudes realism, you feel ensconced in the world of the characters. The author relies on realistic dialogue, a deep dive into tactics, and a superb storyline to keep the reader anxious for the next book in the series.
July 6, 2023
Grabs the reader from the very beginning!
The Thrice Named Man series is an excellent historical portrait of 3rd century Rome. It is also the story of Aurelian- perhaps the last great emperors. Destroyer is the 13th volume but enjoyable as a stand-alone. I have been completely enthralled with this and true to my pattern, will now go back and read the books from the start.
The Thrice Named Man series is an excellent historical portrait of 3rd century Rome. It is also the story of Aurelian- perhaps the last great emperors. Destroyer is the 13th volume but enjoyable as a stand-alone. I have been completely enthralled with this and true to my pattern, will now go back and read the books from the start.
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November 15, 2023Oh my gosh!!!
To me the Talon series is the best historical fiction series I've read in the past decade or so, but this series is really really really a close second. Now I move to several other series so that in a year or so that there will hopefully be several more books added to this series, which I gladly start over.
To me the Talon series is the best historical fiction series I've read in the past decade or so, but this series is really really really a close second. Now I move to several other series so that in a year or so that there will hopefully be several more books added to this series, which I gladly start over.
August 11, 2023
A series worth reading.
If you like latter day Roman history, with a large part of it rendered into a novel, with interesting characters, then this is a series worth reading. I've enjoyed all thirteen books, and eagerly await the next book.
If you like latter day Roman history, with a large part of it rendered into a novel, with interesting characters, then this is a series worth reading. I've enjoyed all thirteen books, and eagerly await the next book.
February 5, 2024
I will be sad!
I have enjoyed this series immensely. I only have one more book which I will read slowly. Mr Miller is a master storyteller . My only wish would have been some variation in their diet.
I have enjoyed this series immensely. I only have one more book which I will read slowly. Mr Miller is a master storyteller . My only wish would have been some variation in their diet.
August 5, 2024
The Gothic Gig!
There’re Goths in the garden, the town and the city,
So let’s go fight ‘em, it won’t be pretty!
300,000 Gairish Goths are on the loose & LDA has to quell them.
Mars/Arash has been in touch & says it’s no big deal.
Another great tale.
There’re Goths in the garden, the town and the city,
So let’s go fight ‘em, it won’t be pretty!
300,000 Gairish Goths are on the loose & LDA has to quell them.
Mars/Arash has been in touch & says it’s no big deal.
Another great tale.
June 11, 2023
fantastic job
Loved the book! Looking forward to the next one. I always learn something new from your books. Can’t wait for the next book
Loved the book! Looking forward to the next one. I always learn something new from your books. Can’t wait for the next book
June 15, 2023
Consistently Good
Ah how I missed Eochar the Merciless. I enjoy following the cast of this series I just wish there was more.
Ah how I missed Eochar the Merciless. I enjoy following the cast of this series I just wish there was more.
June 29, 2023
great series
A solid mix of historical fiction and blood and gore
Gives one an insight into a period before the fall of rome
A solid mix of historical fiction and blood and gore
Gives one an insight into a period before the fall of rome
July 11, 2023
Fantastic
Another great book love this series. The characters are larger then life . The battles feel like you are there with them. Keep them coming .
Another great book love this series. The characters are larger then life . The battles feel like you are there with them. Keep them coming .
July 22, 2023
History
Liked this book, had more action and great battles than previous books. The main characters keep rolling along, till the next one
Liked this book, had more action and great battles than previous books. The main characters keep rolling along, till the next one
August 28, 2023
very good read
A good storyline, backed up with historical accuracy. Easy to follow the plot and the characters are relatable and fascinating.
A good storyline, backed up with historical accuracy. Easy to follow the plot and the characters are relatable and fascinating.
October 4, 2023
Enthralling
Read it in 2 days, I couldn't put it down. So descriptive it transported me to the places. Can't wait to read the next one.
Read it in 2 days, I couldn't put it down. So descriptive it transported me to the places. Can't wait to read the next one.
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