Scythian Trilogy by Max Overton
Captured by the warlike, tribal Scythians who bicker amongst themselves and bitterly resent outside interference, a fiercely loyal captain in Alexander the Great’s Companion Cavalry Nikometros and his men are to be sacrificed to the Mother Goddess. Lucky chance–and the timely intervention of Tomyra, priestess and daughter of the Massegetae chieftain–allows him to defeat the Champion. With their immediate survival secured, acceptance into the tribe…and escape…is complicated by the captain’s growing feelings for Tomyra–death to any who touch her–and the chief’s son Areipithes who not only detests Nikometros and wants to have him killed or banished but intends to murder his own father and take over the tribe.
Scythian Trilogy Book 1: Lion of Scythia
Alexander the Great has conquered the Persian Empire and is marching eastward to India. In his wake he leaves small groups of soldiers to govern great tracts of land and diverse peoples. Nikometros is one young cavalry captain left behind in the lands of the fierce, nomadic Scythian horsemen. Captured after an ambush, Nikometros must fight for his life and the lives of his surviving men. Even as he seeks an opportunity to escape, he finds himself bound by a debt of loyalty to the chief…and his own developing love for the young priestess.
GENRE: Historical Word Count: 81, 391
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Rating
3.0 out of 5 stars Just so,so
It was rather run of the mill. That being said I read all three
lc
April 20, 2016
Five Stars
realy enjoyed the complete trilogy, good to read the Roman army getting beat now and again.
denis r ferguson
January 18, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars it started out good but, I lost interest when I could see ...
it started out good but, I lost interest when I could see what was coming next a mile away
Johnna McClain
September 24, 2014
3.0 out of 5 stars Routine Ancient History.
This is an interesting story set in a period I know little about, but the actions of the characters seems valid enough to ring true to the times. My problem is the lack of a real interesting plot, apart from the love story between the hero and the priestess. There is no large military action going on; the Scythians simply wander North across vast grassy plains, for reasons which now escape me. No battles take place and personal grudges and conflicts are settled with no real excitement caused. Ultimately this becomes a love story; with lots of grass. The author has a decent style of English and there are very few grammar, syntax or typo blunders. Well done there. I will likely read the sequels in the hope that some sort of major political crisis, war or the like, takes place. Also a few nasty folk presented here that I need closure on their downfall.
Bob Jarvis
February 26, 2014
3.0 out of 5 stars Far too civilized!
If everything I have read about the Scythians is true, they were the worst of the worst of the barbarians. Of course the author had to make them a trifle civil to make a story, but they were even given scathing reviews by the Bible and the Apocrypha. Good historical story-telling.
Thomas Carlson
December 18, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Scythian Trilogy Fantastic.
Max has once again, written a fantastic historic novel trilogy, bringing to life Alexandra's World. Not just of facts but the lives of those affected.
Peter and Ann Olsen
October 3, 2013
Easy reading
Almost finished, quite looking forward to reading the next. Some characters are not really believable, nor is the plot. A little disappointing.
Nell Davis
September 30, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Series
Great read! Excellent series with strong story lines. I read one after the other and look forward to future work from Mr. Overton!
James Schwartz
August 23, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Well written story about a period of history rarely viewed. Fun read even if you aren't interested in the history
Bear
June 20, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Well written story of ancient Macedonia and Sycthia times. Story keeps you compelled to the end and wanting more. Highly recommended.
C Lewis
April 19, 2013
slow
Found this slow and laborious , will not be buying no 2 . Just didn't get into the plot at all.
michael coleman
March 23, 2013
Scythian Trilogy Book 2: The Golden King by Max Overton
The chief of the tribe of nomadic Scythian horsemen is dead, killed by his son’s treachery. The priestess, lover of the young cavalry officer, Nikometros, is carried off into the mountains. Nikometros and his friends set off in hard pursuit.
Death rides with them. By the time they return, the tribes are at war. Nikometros must choose between attempting to become chief himself or leaving the people he’s come to love and respect to return to his duty as an army officer in the Empire of Alexander.
Word Count: 102, 982
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Rating
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Excellent adventures, historical fiction movie. Would like to see it made into a series. Kudos, Max!!!
Gonzalo VC
May 20, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
This is the second one I've read great story but hard to follow as it jumps around a lot, battle scenes are difficult to follow.
Michael Manzelmann
January 1, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Great read
Gerry Wagstaff
January 1, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Well wriiten and informative
Background based on fact. Brings out the influence that Alexander the Great had on the known world, Also how even more than 2 centuries ago the racial mix was probably as much as it is today.
Philip T Sharp
April 2, 2014
Scythian Trilogy Book 3: Funeral in Babylon by Max Overton
Alexander the Great has returned from India and set up his court in Babylon. Nikometros and a band of loyal Scythians journey deep into the heart of Persia to join the Royal court. Nikometros finds himself embroiled in the intrigues and wars of kings, generals, and merchant adventurers as he strives to provide a safe haven for his lover and friends. With the fate of an Empire hanging in the balance, Death walks beside Nikometros as events precipitate a Funeral in Babylon…
Word Count: 114, 518
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Rating
Worth reading
In some Places it was a hard read stick with it it is worth it
H K Stott
December 12, 2020
Five Stars
Good story line most enjoyable read.
Peter Horrocks
December 11, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The ending was a little abrupt but overall a great series. I'm and Overton fan now! Time to upload another of his series!
Mary M. Spacagna
March 23, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
The ending was a little abrupt but overall a great series. I'm and Overton fan now! Time to upload another of his series!
Daniel Spacagna
March 23, 2015
Five Stars
Great
Jonathan
January 5, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read . .
A pretty fun series, and possibly better than a 3 star rating. It's interesting, but predictable at times. Decent, but not great, writing. Overall, worth a read but not something you put in your "take with me in case I get stranded on a desert island" box.
Doug Caver
October 27, 2014
Five Stars
outstanding tale
mick meehan
October 23, 2014
Five Stars
Very good
Gazza
August 10, 2014
4.0 out of 5 stars Great series not a great ending
The story was good , the ending was thin. It felt like Max was on a publisher deadline...sad considering all the great story telling.
Thornerfhammer
February 21, 2014
Not a bad read.
The whole trilogy is a bit overlong and daft in parts and historically way out!! It is more of a love story than hiostoritcal fiction. I managed to get through to the end though nearly gave up a couple of times.
Leslie A Witt
June 1, 2013
#3 satisfying end
The final volume of a trilogy filling out in fictional narrative the life and times of Scythians caught up in Alexander's grand adventure. The usual Kindle editing problems are found, but not in abundance
Pierre Whalon
May 9, 2013
Bought them all
This was a new historical period for me but great writing, plot, characters etc. I am now buying the scarab series and I haveno doubt they will be great.
Rowie
May 3, 2013
Alexandrian tale of conquest
Niko adventure concludes. A well-written trilogy set in Alexander the greats era. Great read strong characters. This is a good read. My only disappointment was the wrap up epilogue when a new set of tales should be beckoning. More please.
Mark I. Grant
March 22, 2013
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