In the Shadow of Alexander: A Soldier's Tale

By G.A. Hauser

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592868800
• ISBN13: 9781592868803
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: America Star Books
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A lesson in descriptive and entertaining writing

Author, G.A. Hauser, has created a book that has been a fascinating and enlighening experience for me. The author's knowledge of those places and events from Ancient European history is astonishing. G.A. Hauser has the ability to take the reader back to another age, another culture, and a way of life that I could never have imagined. She mixes the right touch of humor, along with her frightening descriptions of the bloody wars, to make this a book to remember. Some Hollywood screenwriter would be well advised to consider creating an action movie from this book that would compare to the greatest of the Ancient Greek and Roman dramas. It is my desire to create a fiction novel in the near future. Until now I have only published nonfiction material, (most recently "Like a Cat With Nine Lives), and this work by G.A. Hauser has been a great learning experience for me. Howard

Loved it! Great Book!

A friend recommended this book to me and though Historical novels are not my usual reading fare I soon found myself flying through the pages of this novel. G A Hauser has taped into a market that is going to explode with popularity by this time next year with the release of the Trojan War epic and the Alexander films that are currently in production. If the films get anywhere near to the atmosphere and sense of richness in both language and description of this book then we are in for a treat. As a precursor to the films I would strongly recommend to anyone with an interest in this era that they buy this book. The story of Thessius, son of Percedicus, starts with a riveting opening forewarning us of the impending drama and the corrupt empire of King Philip and the world his son Alexander is born into and has to fight against. There is more than a hint of homo-eroticism and in true keeping with the times G A Hauser does not draw back from questioning the affection and loyalty of the bonds drawn between men from an age where beauty was respected no matter what the gender. The book though moves brilliantly in the realms of Ancient Greek politics and the power hungry and conniving world of kings and gods. Treachery, greed, jealousy and every emotion both good and bad are drawn with an expert eye and played out in this riveting tale. Hauser builds the background eloquently and paints a vivid picture of the time so true that you easily get absorbed into the story. The writing is slick and does not jar or jolt with its voice. The author has captured the narrative, setting and pace of a story that will keep you rooting for the main characters as you would in a thriller and has made this Historical novel equally thrilling and enthralling. An excellent novel!

Get Transported Back To A Time and Place

I had the pleasure of reading this book on a very long flight recently and it made the trip go fast. I have a descriptor that I have adopted for myself when I am engrossed in a book and it is called "traveling". To me, it means that the authors craft of words in their respective book enabled me to travel in the time, place, character(s), settings and story line. This book had me traveling and I thank her for writing it. I look forward to other books from her in the future.

A great read about a great king!

It's about time someone has dared to explore the homoerotic aspect of Alexander's sexuality. With tact and humour, this novel reveals the affection the men in the rank and file had for their handsome young king. You will read it and keep a smile on your face. It's an easy flowing book, unburdened by heavy handed writing and classroom complexity. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Alexanderphiles will follow "In The Shadow Of Alexander"

This is a fiction story set around Alexander The Great and told from the perspective of one of his soldiers, Thessius. It's a great read because it is a fiction story which incorporates true events in the life of the young king.I am quite certain that this book will be of interest to both those who are followers of Alexander The Great and those who are knew to the legend.Well worth reading this summer!