David geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in charleston, south carolina. Marathon long war, book 2 by christian cameron book cover, description, publication history. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Sold into slavery as a boy, he fought his way to freedom and then to everlasting fame. Sequel to the wellreceived killer of men, marathon s publication commemorates the 2500th anniversary of this landmark greek victory over the persians. Cameron s work, they would and should start with the first book. In the bible, christianity is sometimes compared to a race.
As with the previous book in the series, this is simply a father telling his daughter the story of his life as she records it. Is the christian race like the marathon, something to be endured rather than enjoyed. Cameron s first solo novel titled washington and caesar in the uk was published by harpercollins in the year 2002. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
See the complete long war series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Christian cameron became a published novelist in 1998 as gordon kent with night trap aka rules of engagement. Then, in the chaos of war, he was taken to a city in the persian empire and sold as a slave. A series that covers the whole of the persian wars from a firstperson point of view, while deliberately playing with some of the readers perceptions of both history and the way that adventure or boys own genre fiction is written. The stunning sequel to christian cameron s epic tyrant. Arimnestos of plataea is a man who has seen and done things that most men only dream about. Christian cameron also miles cameron is a military veteran and a lifelong reenactor and history addict. He is a veteran of the united states navy, where he served as both an aviator and an intelligence officer. Marathon is the story of how events changed the life and the path of arimnestos of plataea. Christian cameron was born in pittsburgh, pennsylvania in 1962. If you really find something interesting on this blog, please do not forget to add you remarks comments. Christian freedom provides an accessible entry into samuel boltons original work, the true bounds of christian freedom, first published in 1645.
For the persians are coming, a vast army sent to put down the rebellious greeks and. But on the day after a defeat, the men who matter are the leaders. Poseidons spear isbn 9781409114 pdf epub christian. The long war book series by christian cameron includes books killer of men, marathon. I am miles cameron as well as being christian cameron. There is a total of 6 books in this series, which were released between the years 2010 and 2016. The bloodthirsty, epic traitor son cycle comes to its gripping conclusion in this fifth and final book. Marathonfreedom or death by christian cameron historical.
The story of the battle and the months preceding it are told to us by arimnestos of plataea. Mar 01, 2012 buy marathon the long war by christian cameron from amazons fiction books store. Below is a list of christian cameron s long war books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. Christian cameron audio books, best sellers, author bio. Two and a half thousand years ago, the greeks and the persians fought an epic battle to decide the future of the world arimnestos of plataea grew up wanting to be a bronzesmith, like his father. He lives in toronto, canada with his wife and daughter and one cat. It tells the story of two great ancient battles between the greeks and the persians, the battle of lade of 494 bc and the battle of marathon. It tells the story of two great ancient battles between the greeks and the persians, the battle of lade of 494 bc and the battle of marathon of 490 bc. To win his freedom he had to show that he could fight and. The author of the tyrant series, the long war series, the chivalry series and the traitor son books, red. August 18, 2011 the battle of marathon in 490 bc was one of historys great turning points the first time the greeks managed to defeat the. Sequel to the wellreceived killer of men, marathons publication commemorates the 2500th anniversary of this landmark greek victory over the persians. Till now author christian cameron has written 5 series. Christian cameron is an americancanadian author of historical fiction novels, and also has written military thriller novels with his father, kenneth cameron, under the pen name of gordon kent.
After the bloody trials of alexandria, sir william gold is readying for a pilgrimage to jerusalem. Kineas, the athenian cavalry commander, has come a long way since being dismissed from the army of alexander and vengefully exiled by his own city. Written by christian cameron, audiobook narrated by peter noble. The series is currently ongoing and is planned for five novels. He grew up in rockport, massachusetts, iowa city, iowa, christian cameron and rochester, new york, where he attended mcquaid jesuit high school and later graduated from the university of rochester with a degree in. Christian cameron sold as a slave, arimnestos of plataea won his freedom by proving he could fight and kill. Read pdf marathon freedom or death long war 2 christian cameron marathon freedom or death long war 2 christian cameron marathon freedom or death long marathon is the second book in the long war series. He writes three to five books a year, mostly about history. Christian cameron has also written books with his father kenneth cameron, under the pseudonym of gordon kent. Freedom or death wikisource, the free online library.
This book is not simply an academic discussion of the issues. Marathon, while a continuation of the tale, is a whole different story. Marathon is the second of four books in the long war series. When rome transgresses upon his fathers domain that lays between the tigris and euphrates rivers, pacorus, a prince of the parthian empire, is sent to exact revenge.
To win his freedom he had to show that he could fight and kill. After a string of victories, pacorus and his men are captured in cappadocia, clapped in. Below is a list of christian cameron s books in order of when they originally published. Thanks to ben kane who pointed me towards christian cameron in. Marathon is the second book in the long war series. Christian gordon cameron born august 16, 1962, who writes under the pen names gorden kent and miles cameron, is a canadian novelist, who was educated and trained as both an historian and a former career officer in the us navy. Twoyearold wesley brillant of natick, massachusetts kneels in front of a memorial to the victims of the boston marathon bombings near the scene of the blasts on boylston street in boston, massachusetts, april 21, 20. Marathon by christian cameron nook book ebook barnes.
While the first book in this series seemed a bit slow and didnt suck me in the way i expected it would for a book by christian cameron, this one got me. Book crazya blog to download free e book this blog is for those people who loves books. See all books authored by christian cameron, including tyrant, and tyrant. He grew up in rockport, massachusetts, iowa city, iowa, and rochester, new york, where he attended mcquaid jesuit high school and later graduated from the university of rochester with a degree in history. In the climax of the traitor son cycle, the allied armies of the wild and the kingdoms of men more the red knight was one of the most acclaimed fantasy debuts of 2012 and now he rides again. The first book, killer of men, named after achilles, follows in first person the life of arimnestos. Together, his mercenary force and their scythian allies have defeated a mighty macedonian army at the ford of the river god, and his adopted. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. Killer of men is the first installment of the epic story of east vs west, pitting the greek citystates against the might of the persian king of kings. Below is a list of christian camerons long war books in order of when they were first released which is the same as their chronological order. And is it true that only those who endure to the end qualify for the kingdom. August 18, 2011 the battle of marathon in 490 bc was one of historys great turning points the first time the greeks managed to. However, because there is another author who is also named miles cameron, the two pages should not be combined.
The long war series is yet another fascinating historical fiction book series written by one of the well known novelists from canada named christian cameron. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. See more ideas about christian, books and historical fiction. Im on the fourth now and have put off reading the the silent army. Freedom or death christian cameron the battle of marathon in 490 bc was one of historys great turning points the first time the greeks managed to defeat the persians in a pitched battle, it enabled the rise of classical greek civilization. Freedom or death i felt like i was brought into contact with those larger than life people id learned about at school when growing up. Explore books by christian cameron with our selection at. So much so that i bought the followup book, marathon, which leads up to the historical battle the greeks won over the persian empire. Christian cameron is a writer, reenactor and military historian. He hopes, too, that the holy city might allow his relationship with emile, cousin of the green count of savoy, to develop. Author cameron has done the narration of the books of this fascinating series in first person. This acclaimed book by christian cameron is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Aug 02, 2011 the author, christian cameron, is new to me and a fellow torontonian. Marathon freedom or death long war 2 christian cameron. His debut as a solo novelist was washington and caesar, which was published in 2001. His bestknown work is the ongoing historical fiction series tyrant, which by 2009 had sold over 100,000 copies. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading marathon. This novel was published in uk as night trap in the year 1996 and in the united states as rules of engagement. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Christian cameron books list of books by author christian.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Seven forges book iv by james moore, until i finish this series. His father, kenneth cameron is an american novelist and playwright. In the dust and heat of marathon, arimnestos will discover the true price of freedom. The underground railroad chronicles the dangerous flight of four determined slaves from a cotton plantation in america to the promised land in canada. He is a coauthor, with his father ken cameron, of the acclaimed gordon kent military thriller series, as well as washington and caesar, a novel of the american revolution. Samuel bolton constantly reminds his readers of the gospel, and the great transformation that has happened to a person who has trusted in jesus christ.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He writes the tyrant, long war, tom swan and the head of st. For those who like historical novels, trust me, you will like both of these books. George and the traitor son cycle series in addition to the alan craik series as gordon kent. Christian cameron began his long war series in 2010 with the novel killer of men. Also publishes as gordon kent with his father kenneth m. Libertad o muerte freedom or death spanish edition christian cameron, alejandro pareja rodriguez on.
It was published in the us with the title random house. In the year 2000 at the post of lieutenant commander author christian cameron left the us military. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His former comrades live and work nearby, but they still itch for war and glory. Sold into slavery as a boy, he fought his way to freedom and, isbn 9781409114 buy the poseidons spear ebook. Freedom or death by christian cameron librarything. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The story of alexander the great the story of how alexander the great conquered the world first crushing greek resistance to macedonian rule, then destroying the persian empire in three monumental battles, before marching into the unknown and final victory in india is a truly epic tale that has mesmerised countless generations of listeners. Christian cameron also uses the pen name miles cameron. But it was too much work for me and my friends who maintain websites for me to be two people, so were moving to just one.
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