Ben Bova stays true to his science fiction roots in this action-packed novel set in the Bronze Age world of the Hittite empire and Troy’s last days. Lukka, a soldier in the emperor’s army, returns home from a lengthy campaign to discover the Hittite capital in flames, his family stolen away by slavers. He follows the trail to Troy only to find that city under siege and the complications growing as he tries to save his family in the midst of yet another city’s demise. Bova reworks the myths surrounding Troy to incorporate Lukka in these legends. He has created a new vision of Achilles, Helen, and other familiar Greek heroes. Lukka and the disciplined band of soldiers who accompany him through vivid, gory battle scenes, pillaging and lusts of various kinds keep the pace going in a wide-sweeping story that provides an alternate history of the fall of Troy.
Never a dull moment with those Greeks on the horizon.
At the Borders today I saw a book titled Turn Left at the Trojan Horse.
It is not historical fiction but a travel tale and has, for me, a
most engaging opening line. "Mount Olympus disappeared,
so I ordered another beer."
Thanks for your reviews.
I love that opening line! It would certainly make me want to read that travel tale. Good title also. I'm glad you like the reviews. A bad head cold has had me stuck in bed and reading some good mysteries. Hopefully I'll get reviews written up.
It was 1967, and the hippie thing was happening. I got into experimenting with drugs while I was in college in Michigan.
Hmmmm, Still having confused moments? Not sure quite how drugs and college relate to Bova's book, but welcome to my website. Reading history might help and Michigan does have an excellent university or two…
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