The Falling Sword, Ben Kane
The Falling Sword, Ben Kane
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The Falling Sword
Clash of Empires Book 2

Author: Ben Kane

Narrator: Steven Pacey

Unabridged: 15 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orion

Published: 05/02/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

ONE FINAL CLASH
Reeling from his defeat at the hands of the Macedonians, Rome's furious General Flamininus gathers his legions for the final strike on King Philip's mighty phalanx.

AN EMPIRE ON THE EDGE
Both leaders know the victor will rule Greece, and both armies will do everything in their power to claim the ultimate prize.

TWO HEROES PREPARED TO DIE
Fighting on opposing sides, Felix and Demetrios think they have survived the worst of the campaign. But between vicious infighting, unruly locals, and intense battle, both will be tested as the final showdown between two great civilisations begins . . .

About Ben Kane

Kenya born, Irish by blood and UK resident, Ben Kane's passion for history has seen him change career from veterinary medicine to writing, and taken him to more than 60 countries, and all 7 continents. Eleven of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books are published in twelve languages; a million copies have sold worldwide. In 2016, his research was recognised by Bristol University with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Kane lives in Somerset, where he writes full time.

About Steven Pacey

Steven Pacey is best known for his role as Del Tarrant in the third and fourth seasons of the sci-fi series Blake's 7. He has worked extensively in Theatre, TV and film for many years and in 2009 played opposite Graham Norton in La Cage Aux Folles at London's Playhouse Theatre. He has read numerous audiobooks including Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy, Best Served Cold and The Heroes, and abridged titles by Matthew Reilly.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clemens

This astounding historical novel is the 2nd volume of the "Clash of Empires" series from a great author, Ben Kane. Let me tell you that at the beginning of the book you'll notice a meaningful quote by "Alexander the Great", as well as three very well-drawn maps of Macedon, Asia Minor and the Proponti......more

Goodreads review by Susan

This is the follow on story to Clash of the Empires, which I highly recommend that you read first as you get a solid background of the characters in this story. I really didn’t think that after reading the first novel it could better than that but wow has Ben Kane upped the ante with this book. There......more

Goodreads review by Joanna

I’m such a huge fan of this author as his books are always utterly fascinating and gripping, making the history come to life. Once again the author has clearly done his research on an area of history that I didn’t know anything about. He has skillfully managed to bring the bloody battle field to life......more

Goodreads review by Ozymandias

This is part two in Kane’s Clash of Empire series following the original book which was cunningly entitled... Clash of Empires. Like the first one it is a military narrative of the Second Macedonian War (as the Romans called it), although now that the preliminaries have been dealt with we get a lot......more

Goodreads review by Mike

Cracker of a read. Can’t beat a Ben Kane. Naturally I have come in at book 2. So need to find the first. First class story and characters. If you want a decent review of this book please defer to Clemens😉......more

Quotes

To read one of Ben Kane's astonishingly well-researched, bestselling novels is to know that you are, historically speaking, in safe hands. DAILY MAIL

Fascinating. THE TIMES

This is a stunningly visual and powerful read: Kane's power of description is second to none... Perfect for anyone who is suffering from Game of Thrones withdrawal symptoms. THE LADY

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