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Amazon (The Parthian Chronicles Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Peter Darman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,191 ratings
"Yet again Darman has produced a narrative that sweeps the reader along, never pausing for breath. A mixture of palace intrigue, bloody battles and historical nuance, this book mixes all our old favourite characters with some great new baddies, all seamlessly blended into a tale of derring-do."
British Army Rumour Service review, November 2019

Congratulations on reaching a landmark birthday, Pacorus. And to celebrate the gods have sent you a present. As your friends gather at Dura to commemorate the man who is a Parthian legend, the immortals send a storm from the east to plunge the empire into fresh conflict.
Do not be angry. They honour you and wish to see you doing what you do best, warlord, no matter how much blood is shed.
As friends are lost and the peace he has fought so hard for crumbles before his eyes, a weary Pacorus is forced to lead his army once more into battle. But the new campaign is different from previous ones, as old enemies become new allies and the world and certainties he has known are turned upside down.
Can he restore the man he has pledged his allegiance to, or will the powerful rebel alliance prove irresistible and create a dark chasm into which Parthia will be sucked?
‘Amazon’ is the ninth volume in the Parthian Chronicles and follows on from ‘The Cursed Kingdom’. A map of the Parthian Empire can be found on the maps page of my website: www.petedarman.com.
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  1. Book 9 of 16
    The Parthian Chronicles
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    450 pages
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  4. Publication date
    February 14, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079VHKZYQ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 450 pages
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  • Book 9 of 16 ‏ : ‎ The Parthian Chronicles
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Customers enjoy this historical fiction series for its interesting historical references and great battle descriptions. They appreciate the character development and find the book entertaining, with one customer noting how tightly the characters are woven into the narrative.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its fabulous series of stories, intrigue, and mystery elements, along with interesting historical references.

"As usual very entertaining. The author knows the history of the Parthians and their relationship with the Roman’s well...." Read more

"...8 was quite a disappointment to me but this book is a return to crisp storylines and interesting intrigue and action with continuing character..." Read more

"...This is well written, entertaining and decently researched historical fiction. Great 👍 stuff...." Read more

"...Like able interesting characters and interesting historical references another great book in the series don’t want it to end." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting how the characters are tied together tightly.

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"...storylines and interesting intrigue and action with continuing character developments...." Read more

"...Like able interesting characters and interesting historical references another great book in the series don’t want it to end." Read more

"Many characters of complexity "living" via a story spanning decades! Four stars. I can't wait to see what comes next...." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining and humorous.

"As usual very entertaining. The author knows the history of the Parthians and their relationship with the Roman’s well...." Read more

"...to me but this book is a return to crisp storylines and interesting intrigue and action with continuing character developments...." Read more

"...He will not taint his honor. This is well written, entertaining and decently researched historical fiction. Great 👍 stuff...." Read more

"...I've read all nine books in the Parthian series. There's humor, family, action, romance, friendships, honor, mystery...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the battle descriptions and strategies in the book.

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"Battles galore, although surrounding stories less developed. More embellishments would have been appreciated...." Read more

"...Huge battle as the start of the climax however Pacorus is getting old and perhaps his tactics are starting to be understood." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars a lot of fun
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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    As usual very entertaining. The author knows the history of the Parthians and their relationship with the Roman’s well. The characters are interesting and memorable.

    The only downside is that he doesn’t incorporate much of Parthian mythology and religion.

    Great read overall
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  • Don
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written and interesting intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
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    Book 8 was quite a disappointment to me but this book is a return to crisp storylines and interesting intrigue and action with continuing character developments. Spartacus does not ring quite true as a character to me though it is probably my personal desire to see him be more than the two-dimensional warlord that he is depicted as. A nice twist here is the development of his wife's significant role in this story. Nicely written.
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  • Old Sarge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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    Excellent! Excellent! I live my life following the bushido. This is written with the main character almost having a form of chivalry/bushido as rules to live by. He will not taint his honor. This is well written, entertaining and decently researched historical fiction. Great 👍 stuff. I hope Gen Z reads this series, and they find their stones.
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  • joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always great reads with great battle descriptions and strategies
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018
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    Always great reads with great battle descriptions and strategies. Like able interesting characters and interesting historical references another great book in the series don’t want it to end.
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  • green
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, mostly holds my interest, except for the endless wardrobe and architecture descriptions
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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    Would be a 5 instead of 4 if not for all the wardrobe and architecture descriptions. Good enough that I went and ordered the next book in the series, # 10. You'd think after reading the first 8 books in the series that the author could dispense with all the descriptive material regarding wardrobes and flag colors and buildings, etc. etc. It becomes a bit cumbersome.......
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  • James E. McDaniels
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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    Once again, the ability to weave a story is amazing. As I read I try and make predictions in my mind of what will occur. I totally failed in my attempts. Congratulations on another well written book.
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  • Bob C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read in the Parthian saga.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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    Battles galore, although surrounding stories less developed. More embellishments would have been appreciated. However, for fans of King zPacorus,, still souths the need to read about him.
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  • Clemart Featherston III
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another example of the talent of Peter Darman!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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    Many characters of complexity "living" via a story spanning decades!
    Four stars.
    I can't wait to see what comes next.

    Clemart Featherston III
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  • Mr Mark F Burgess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2023
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    Another great book in the Parthian Chronicles following Gallia and the Amazons. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
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  • The "Dean"
    5.0 out of 5 stars Family Ties
    Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2018
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    Excellent extension of the previous books. A superior story teller. Tales of a country every bit as interesting as Rome
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  • Leserate
    4.0 out of 5 stars Weiterhin gut
    Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2018
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    Auch dieser Band der Serie hat mir gut gefallen. Gut, nicht der beste Teil, aber der Autor hat immer noch gute Ideen, die den Leser überzeugen können. Man kann nur sagen: weiter so! Klare Leseempfehlung von mir
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  • JEAN FOURCADE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
    Reviewed in France on September 10, 2018
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    Another marvellous tale of the adventures of Pacorus, The Hidden Parthian King, who returns here to the foreground after a few episodes dedicated to the rise of his daughter Claudia, and that of his nephew Spartacus. Except this time, it is the turn of the formidable Queen Gallia to rise to the heights reserved for the Great Ones.
    The historical background is the Tiridates Rebellion, sometime around 26 bc, and while the documented record is sketchy and second-source (Roman historians cared little for what didn't directly involve Roman affairs), the author breathes intense life and credibility into semi-fictional characters partaking in genuine or plausible events, de facto creating a saga worthy of Cassius Dio's chronicles.
    Darman, the Ambassador of Parthia.

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  • K Clewley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Parthia Unbalanced
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2019
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    I have followed the Chronicles from the beginning and Peter Darman set himself an enormous task attempting to follow the first four books (if you've read them you will know what I mean), it is very akin to the original stories and there is plenty happening to keep you interested. The book is called Amazon but they do not stand out any more than anyone else, the main character is Pacorus and he's back doing what he does best, leading from the front!
    King of Kings Phraates has been usurped and Pacorus a stickler for having things done by the correct manner, fights to get Phraates back in charge, that is if he's still alive as he hasn't been seen in a long while. big battles aplomb with Pacorus in charge, but are the enemy more clued up on battle strategies than he gives them credit for?
    Amazon has some excellent qualities almost Goosebumps on the arms stuff like the first four books, but doesn't quite sustain the excitement in the same way, hence 4 not 5 stars.
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