Slaves of the Shinar

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Historical, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book Slaves of the Shinar by Justin Allen, ABRAMS
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Justin Allen ISBN: 9781468307658
Publisher: ABRAMS Publication: July 19, 2007
Imprint: The Overlook Press Language: English
Author: Justin Allen
ISBN: 9781468307658
Publisher: ABRAMS
Publication: July 19, 2007
Imprint: The Overlook Press
Language: English

The storied land of Shinar can be both brutal and forgiving. For two men making their way under its harsh sun, it is a land of fate, blood, and strife. Uruk is a nomadic thief from the jungles of sub-Saharan Africa braving the hard walk across the desert. His destination is nothing less than the fabled city of Ur, its temples swollen with riches. Ander is a slave, and has been since youth. But when a chance at freedom presents itself, he strikes, vowing to destroy his captors by whatever means necessary. As these two men navigate the world they share—an ancient world, which first-time author Justin Allen has painstakingly researched—their stories converge in a tale of destiny, triumph, and death. Set against the chaotic and bloody backdrop of the Middle East’s first great war, this fantasy epic—part Homer, part Tolkien, part R. Scott Bakker—brings us into a gritty, realistic world where destiny is foretold by gods, and death is never more than a sword-stroke away.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The storied land of Shinar can be both brutal and forgiving. For two men making their way under its harsh sun, it is a land of fate, blood, and strife. Uruk is a nomadic thief from the jungles of sub-Saharan Africa braving the hard walk across the desert. His destination is nothing less than the fabled city of Ur, its temples swollen with riches. Ander is a slave, and has been since youth. But when a chance at freedom presents itself, he strikes, vowing to destroy his captors by whatever means necessary. As these two men navigate the world they share—an ancient world, which first-time author Justin Allen has painstakingly researched—their stories converge in a tale of destiny, triumph, and death. Set against the chaotic and bloody backdrop of the Middle East’s first great war, this fantasy epic—part Homer, part Tolkien, part R. Scott Bakker—brings us into a gritty, realistic world where destiny is foretold by gods, and death is never more than a sword-stroke away.

More books from ABRAMS

Cover of the book Knits Men Want: The 10 Rules Every Woman Should Know Before Knitting for a Man~Plus the Only 10 Patterns She'll Ever Need by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Full Throttle by Justin Allen
Cover of the book The Dawn Stag by Justin Allen
Cover of the book The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee (Origami Yoda #3) by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Scotland: An Autobiography by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Abraham Lincoln by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns by Justin Allen
Cover of the book The Full Catastrophe by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Hey Natalie Jean by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Ataturk by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Food Heroes by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home by Justin Allen
Cover of the book Dancing Through Fields of Color by Justin Allen
Cover of the book The Gospel & the Zodiac by Justin Allen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy