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Empires of Bronze: Son of Ishtar

By: Gordon Doherty
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Four sons. One throne. A world on the precipice.

1315 BC: Tensions soar between the great powers of the Late Bronze Age. The Hittites stand toe-to-toe with Egypt, Assyria and Mycenaean Ahhiyawa, and war seems inevitable. More, the fierce Kaskan tribes—age-old enemies of the Hittites—amass at the northern borders.

When Prince Hattu is born, it should be a rare joyous moment for all the Hittite people. But when the Goddess Ishtar comes to King Mursili in a dream, she warns that the boy is no blessing, telling of a dark future where he will stain Mursili’s throne with blood and bring destruction upon the world.

Thus, Hattu endures a solitary boyhood in the shadow of his siblings, spurned by his father and shunned by the Hittite people. But when the Kaskans invade, Hattu is drawn into the fray. It is a savage journey in which he strives to show his worth and valour. Yet with his every step, the shadow of Ishtar’s prophecy darkens....

©2017 Gordon Doherty (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Historical Dream Royalty War

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delve into the bronze age overlooked by historical fiction writers. a wonderfully written story of a people forgotten to history before amazing archeological finds in modern Turkey. the story follows a young prince from child to young adult, with intrigue battles love friendship and enemies well worked in and totally believable. plus the bonus of Johnathan keeble amongst audible top narrators, thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to the next in saga.

excellent

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I loved this story. I'm a huge fan of the author and the era and the narrator so this is perfect for me. Great characters both good and evil, superb exciting action scenes and the bronze age world brought to life. I highly recommend it.

Wonderful ancient historical fiction

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One of my favourite books. Nice to listen to historical fictions from different regions and times

So good I’ve listened to it twice…

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Incredible story telling and absolutely enjoyable listening!!! Looking forward to starting the next book. Five stars all through!!!

Fantastic read!!!

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Entertaining and well written historical fiction. The narrator does a fantastic job at bringing the characters to life. After 110 audiobooks, Johnathan Keeble is now one of my favourite narrators. I recommend this book for anyone interesting in ancient history as it is laced with research by the author.

An epic saga

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I've been looking for someone to scratch my Ben Kane itch for some time now. many authors promise much. but fail to deliver.... until now!

is this book a masterpiece of writing? no ... but it's world building and character writing is top notch. the story is rather predictable. but good fun in a fairly easy going way. I am happy to let it carry me along.
I had just finished the book in two days, and have ordered the second one strait away. hoping g it will be as good as the first!

a bit predictable. but good fun

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Absolutely outstanding read, very excited for the next installment. Gut-wrenching emotions felt and such excitement and tension in the battles. Beautifully written and such an interesting insight into a people I know next to nothing about. Wonderfully brought to life by Jonathan Keeble as always. Can't recommend this enough!

Outstanding

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It was the idea of a novel set in the Bronze Age and centred on the Hittites that made me want to purchase this listen. I thought it was well worth it and a very enjoyable listen. Going to listen to the next one.

Enjoyable Bronze Age Listen

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I listened to this as I love the Bronze Age. At first I considered this a very good story, with excellent narration, but thought that it was a bit predictable. However, I stayed with it as I was enjoying it, and it was never less than good. But to my delight the story grows on you, And by the end of the book I was hooked, and I am glad I am hooked too. I want to listen to the entire series. If you are interested in the ancient world, the bronze age, or just enjoy a good historical novel then I would heartily recommend this book to you.

Well worth listening too

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Truth is, I got this as it’s narrated by Jonathan Keeble - and frankly I’ll listen anything he narrates, that said I absolutely loved it. The story built, there was a mix of history and fiction with human interest thrown in. A fabulous listen

Unexpected pleasure

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