Stealing Fire

Alexander the Great's soldier, Lydias of Miletus, has survived the final campaigns of the king's life. He now has to deal with the chaos surrounding his death. Lydias throws his lot in with Ptolemy, one of Alexander's generals who has grabbed Egypt as his personal territory. Aided by the eunuch Bagoas, the Persian archer Artashir, and the Athenian courtesan Thais, Ptolemy and Lydias must take on all the contenders in a desperate adventure whose prize is the fate of a white city by the sea - and Alexander's legacy.

©2010 Jo Wyrick (P)2013 David N. Wilson

3rd timing reading

This book opens shortly after the death of Alexander the Great and somehow keeps the tension and suspense throughout the story. This is part of a series but works well as a stand alone book. The choice to narrate in the style of a Louis L'Amour cowboy western was brilliant and adds a lot of depth to the story. Its well worth the read.