We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Memnon followed in 2006 and the lion of cairo in 2010. A captain of the medjay special forces who patrolled the borders of the embattled kingdom is the hero. Men of bronze is set in 526 bc during the death throes of the ancient empire of the pharaohs. Men of bronze was highly entertaining for me because of the intense brutal action. Scott oden born june 24, 1967 is an american writer best known for his historical novels set. Decay riddles its cities, infects its aristocracy, and weakens its armies. As captain of pharaohs border guard, the fearsome medjay, he stands between the rich heartland of the nile and the countless foes who would see the proud and ancient land of egypt brought to its knees. Across the expanse of sinai, drawn like jackals to carrion, the forces of the king of persia watch and wait. He studied history and english at the university of alabama. Today i am sitting down with historical fiction and historical fantasy author scott oden for an interview. Decay riddles its cities, infects its aristocracy, and weakens. Haunted by a crime of passion, its memory has eaten away all but the last slender thread of his humanity.
It was followed in 2006 by memnon and in 2010 with the lion. This is far better than scott odens first novel men of bronze. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fiction. More memphis on the mississippi than memphis on the nile. Scott oden author of historical fiction and fantasy. The pace of the story was a little strange with intense action during. This acclaimed book by scott oden is available at in several formats for your ereader. As captain of pharaohs border guard, the fearsome medjay, he stands between the rich heart. This is men of bronze by scott oden and the synopsis is provided by goodreads. Odens previous works include the historical fantasy, the lion of cairo, and two historical novels, men of bronze and memnon. Scott oden is the bestselling author of men of bronze 2005, memnon 2006, and the lion of cairo 2010.
Men of bronze is a cracking read that will appeal to many fans of historical fiction. This is the trailer that i made for him in photoshop cs3. Read men of bronze celebrating 10 years by scott oden available from rakuten kobo. Oden s masterful story of bloody battles, political intrigues, betrayal and romance offers a gripping portrait of the collapse of an empire. The lion of cairo by scott oden goodreads scott oden delivers exactly that in the lion of cairo, a tale of assad the assassin that reads like a cross between the arabian nights and a hollywood blockbuster.
Scott oden is the writer of men of bronze, memnon, and lion of cairo is releasing his new book in 20 called serpent of hellas. I like strong characters, interesting plots, good battle scenes etc, basically a book i want to keep reading, not too heavy. But the story of barca the phoenician scott odens antiherohero is an archetypal. Twilight of the gods grimnir by scott oden hardcover. Corruption and decay cripple its cities, infects its leaders and cripples its armies, while. Scott is the author of five novels, two historical fiction men of bronze and memnon, three fantasy with a strong historical bent the lion of cairo, a gathering of ravens, and twilight of the gods, and a collaborative novel a sea of sorrow. Ive read a lot of historical fiction in my time, bernard cornwell, ben kane and mathew harffy amongst many. Smashwords about scott oden, author of memnon and men. I can safely say that scott oden is up there with the best of them.
Read men of bronze by scott oden available from rakuten kobo. He is an avid reader of fantasy and ancient history, a collector of swords, and a player of tabletop roleplaying games. Buy men of bronze by scott oden, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Scott oden books list of books by author scott oden. Although oden seems to have a grasp of the era, the book simply did not grap me. He is an avid reader of fantasy and ancient history, a collector of swords, and a player of tabletop role. Hasdrubal barca, a phoenician mercenary in service to the pharaoh.
Odens books include the historical fantasy, the lion of cairo, and the historical novels, men of bronze and memnon. Both were very good, especially odens book, but that is about all i have read concerning bronze age fiction. Scott oden its 526 bc and the empire of the pharaohs is dying, crumbling under the weight of its own antiquity. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Scott oden was born in indiana, but has spent most of his life shuffling. Odens masterful story of bloody battles, political intrigues, betrayal and romance offers a gripping portrait of the collapse of an empire. See all books authored by scott oden, including men of bronze, and memnon, and more on. E m n of bronze scott oden gold imprint medallion press, inc. Scott oden was born in indiana, but has spent most of his life shuffling between his home in rural north alabama, a hobbit hole in middleearth, and some sketchy tavern in the hyborian age. Click to read more about men of bronze by scott oden.
Scott is the author of four novels, two historical fiction men of bronze and memnon and two fantasy with a strong historical bent the lion of cairo and a. Buy men of bronze by scott oden from amazons fiction books store. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Men of bronze book by scott oden 2 available editions. Scott oden has 12 books on goodreads with 10700 ratings. Men of bronze isbn 9781932815856 pdf epub scott oden. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading men of bronze. Men of bronze is a story of betrayal, vengeance and finally love and redemption set during the fall of egypt. Men of bronze by scott oden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Oden men of bronze follows his critically acclaimed debut with an eloquent and captivating historical thriller that chronicles the life of memnon of rhodes, a. Scott oden delivers exactly that in the lion of cairo, a tale of assad the assassin that reads like a cross between the arabian nights and a hollywood blockbuster. The pace of the story was a little strange with intense action during the first. I have read scott odens men of bronze, and stonehenge.
While this was inevitable in a book entitled men of bronze, fighting and battles were. Scotts first novel, men of bronze, was published in 2005. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Men of bronze by scott oden penguin books australia. He is an avid reader of fantasy and ancient history, a co. He is an avid reader of fantasy and ancient history, a collector.
Men of bronze has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Men of bronze by scott oden, 9780553817911, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Men of bronze by scott oden nook book ebook barnes. The lion of cairo interview with scott oden dmr books. Scott oden scott is the author of five novels, two historical fiction men of bronze and memnon, three fantasy with a strong historical bent the lion of cairo, a gathering of ravens, and twilight of the gods, and a collaborative novel a sea of sorrow. Against historys greatest conqueror, one man will stand alone when alexander of macedon crossed the hellespont in the spring of 334 bc, he came ravenous for glory, desperate for the immortality that was his birthright.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Perhaps because the author seemed never able to leave his own era behind ahead. For more information about scott oden or to pick up a copy of his new book memnon click the links below. Men of bronze is the 2005 historical novel debut of american author scott oden. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.