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Time Travelling Warrior #1
The Curse of Naram-Sin
A brilliantly imaginative epic fantasy novel set in the ancient world filled with battles, treachery and magic.
530 BC. The Persian Emperor Cyrus the Great is at war with Queen Tomyris of the Massagetae on the Scythian steppe. On either side of that epic conflict, are immortal forces locked in a battle between good and evil which stretches back to the dawn of time.
Xantho, slave to a Persian Satrap... bereft at the death of his wife and ashamed of his status... caught in the eye of a war between gods and magic wielding warriors.
The mysterious warrior Naram-Sin and Siduri, a powerful mage, guide Xantho through a rampaging war that will take him from the wild Scythian steppe, through time to the campaigns of Alexander the Great and Ancient Greece. They must stop the ruthlessly cruel and powerful Gula’an, servant of the underworld, before humanity is plunged into an eternity of darkness and suffering.
Xantho must navigate a war between immortals, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the magically powerful world of mages and warriors in this fast paced adventure with unforgettable characters.
530 BC. The Persian Emperor Cyrus the Great is at war with Queen Tomyris of the Massagetae on the Scythian steppe. On either side of that epic conflict, are immortal forces locked in a battle between good and evil which stretches back to the dawn of time.
Xantho, slave to a Persian Satrap... bereft at the death of his wife and ashamed of his status... caught in the eye of a war between gods and magic wielding warriors.
The mysterious warrior Naram-Sin and Siduri, a powerful mage, guide Xantho through a rampaging war that will take him from the wild Scythian steppe, through time to the campaigns of Alexander the Great and Ancient Greece. They must stop the ruthlessly cruel and powerful Gula’an, servant of the underworld, before humanity is plunged into an eternity of darkness and suffering.
Xantho must navigate a war between immortals, survive brutal attacks, and find his place in the magically powerful world of mages and warriors in this fast paced adventure with unforgettable characters.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2022
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Peter Gibbons
42 books270 followersI am an author based in Kildare in Ireland, with a passion for Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and of course writing! My books include the Viking Blood and Blade Saga and the Saxon Warrior Series. You can visit my own website at www.petermgibbons.com or find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Peter-Gibbon...
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
December 15, 2022
Xantho and Penelope are slaves with the great Persian army of Cyrus the Great. Suddenly Xantho and a bunch of slaves are attacked by the Massagetae on the Scythian steppe. Xantho escapes, and goes back to warn his father, a Lord in the army(more on that in the book). The story moves on quickly to find Xantho and a slave girl Penelope, suddenly offered their freedom in the Persian army as part of an elite group. But why? What can two slave offer to a group of Immortals. Its a well crafted story, with a couple of twists. Looking forward to the next instalment.
October 21, 2023
I won this book on a goodreads giveaway and couldn't be more thrilled that I did! It is the absolute best when you discover a great Author who's books you connect with. I am excited to dive into the next book. What a cliffhanger!! I found this book to be rich in history without being dry. It was a slower read but still lots of action. As I was reading I found myself intermittently researching because I wanted to know more and more about this time, which I knew very little about before starting this book. Even though the subject, setting, and period are completely different, the way this book reads reminded me so much of Bernard Cornwell's "The Winter King". I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Cornwell or who enjoys dense but readable action-packed historical fiction / historical fantasy. A huge thank you to the sponsers and everyone involved in the givaway and to Peter Gibbons for bringing me into this fantastic world! THANK YOU!
April 20, 2024
I liked the story but the main character wining about be a slave the whole book was a little much!! It got so bad i almost stop reading it acouple time but I believe if theirs ever a book two it will get a lot better. So yeah that’s why the three stars.
June 6, 2023
Wow! Incredibly entertaining and exciting!
From the very first pages, the story explodes off the pages to transport the reader into a world of magic and battle. Great story telling and characters in this tale of good versus evil over thousands of years. Can’t wait for the next book.
From the very first pages, the story explodes off the pages to transport the reader into a world of magic and battle. Great story telling and characters in this tale of good versus evil over thousands of years. Can’t wait for the next book.
January 31, 2024
Surprisingly entertaining historical fantasy. Read through Kindle Unlimited - was a good choice. It is a period(s) of history I don't know much about but the story appears very well researched. Smooth writing style that keeps your attention right through. His later Viking books are very good - will be following this author. Recommended.
August 20, 2024
This is the start of a series written almost 2 years ago with no mention of a book 2 in sight. Xantho, (my opinion) in the first 2/3 of the book was a weakling, a slave who was to chicken to fight. But finally the death of a friend forced him into the warrior he is ( today), but since he is a time traveler today is irrelevant.
June 4, 2023
The curse of Naram-Sin
Intriguing use of the idea of reincarnation. Impressive use of research concerning the weapons and battle strategy of Alexander the Great and other ancient kings of the era
Intriguing use of the idea of reincarnation. Impressive use of research concerning the weapons and battle strategy of Alexander the Great and other ancient kings of the era
August 9, 2023
An intruiging & enthralling read.
This was a wonderful read, it’s miraculous how Gibbons blends real historical stories with a tale of Gods and man. Genius! Can’t wait for the next in this series.
This was a wonderful read, it’s miraculous how Gibbons blends real historical stories with a tale of Gods and man. Genius! Can’t wait for the next in this series.
November 25, 2023
Great fun.
I really enjoyed this book. I'm not one for magic and mages usually but, I read this because it was written by Peter Gibbons. I'm loving his historical fiction novels, they are truly awesome and decided to give this a try. Thoroughly good read.
I really enjoyed this book. I'm not one for magic and mages usually but, I read this because it was written by Peter Gibbons. I'm loving his historical fiction novels, they are truly awesome and decided to give this a try. Thoroughly good read.
March 23, 2023
Well Written
The story moves right along like his other books will read them all. A good mix of action and fantasy
The story moves right along like his other books will read them all. A good mix of action and fantasy
May 17, 2023
Not quite Peter Gibbons usual standards. I felt the story laboured in places and ran out of energy toward the end. I usually love his books, but not quite up to par in this one unfortunately.
July 25, 2024
Enjoyable
Highly enjoyed the book although I felt it lacked a certain depth, but maybe I'll get that in the next book
Highly enjoyed the book although I felt it lacked a certain depth, but maybe I'll get that in the next book
October 14, 2024
The curse
A great headband amazing action from beginning to end. Highly recommended and can not wait for the next adventure. Fabulous
A great headband amazing action from beginning to end. Highly recommended and can not wait for the next adventure. Fabulous
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