A brilliant sci-fi mystery set on a planet far from earth. Isako must uncover the truth surrounding the death of her one time apprentice, all the while being hunted. Sci-fi isn't always my thing, this one though is light on the science and heavy on character development and the world building is grounded and not overly complicated. Loved it
A second sci-fi! Maybe I do like it after all? This is another great example of sci-fi that you don't need a PHD to understand. Gripping plot lines, brilliantly realised characters and world building that feels inspired by WWII. I got Star Wars, Warhammer, Nazi and Roman empire vibes from this. It's fantastic, can't wait for the sequel.
A quick listen on audible that is brilliantly brought to life by the narrator. Centred around the battle of Cannae, it takes you from dawn to dusk on that fateful day as the Romans suffer their greatest defeat. Told from all sides, it's hugely enjoyable!
Rebellion is in the air at the far reaches of empire.
Wall of Hadrian, Britannia, AD 367. Tribune Sixtus Victorinus is scouting north of the Wall when he first sees the smoke. Riding south he finds a province in chaos, the local populace in flight, the soldiers absent.
Britannia is ablaze, overrun with barbarians and Valentia is the word on everyone’s lips. But no one seems to have the first clue what it means...
Victorinus may have let his life run to ruin and drunk his youth away, but now he must forge himself into the soldier he always wanted to be, the hero his children think he is.
Because his family are among the missing, and traitors lurk much closer than he could ever believe.
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
