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Usurper (The Parthian Chronicles Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Peter Darman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,442 ratings
Doting father? Man of peace? These things are not you, Pacorus. Have you not heard of the hydra? Cut off one of its heads and two more will replace it. You defeat one enemy and another springs forth to torment you, just as the gods torment you with endless strife.
After the defeat of Mark Antony Pacorus has returned to the city of Dura to prepare for a happier campaign: the wedding of his daughter to a prince of a kingdom on the eastern frontier of the Parthian Empire.
Pacorus and his family and friends travel to the east to attend the wedding of Princess Isabella, but old scores need to be settled and a new power is rising beyond the Indus that will threaten the empire itself. Can Pacorus and the surviving Companions can save the empire and the reign of the young, duplicitous king of kings from the barbarian hordes in the east?
‘Usurper’ followers on from ‘Sons of the Citadel’.
A map of the Parthian Empire can be found on the maps page of my website: www.petedarman.com.

"Usurper sees Darman at his best; he has got the mix of fast-flowing narrative and authentic military action spot on. This book follows Pacorus and his fellow Kings as they journey to Afghanistan for a royal wedding. Luckily, for battle-loving aficianados, disaster strikes and Pacorus is forced to defend the Parthian Empire from a new Eastern threat."
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    The Parthian Chronicles
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  4. Publication date
    June 20, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073174PL9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (June 20, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
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Born in the great county of Lincolnshire and educated at the King's School in Grantham (where Sir Isaac Newton was also educated, though not at the same time!), I began writing over 25 years ago. You can find out all about me and my books by taking a look at my website;

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Customers find the book's storytelling engaging, with one review noting its exciting battles. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers considering it the best in the series. Additionally, the character development receives praise, with customers appreciating the introduction of new characters.

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23 customers mention "Story telling"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, praising its great plots and nice turn of events, with one customer noting it keeps readers engaged from beginning to end.

"...older and a little less formidable as a person, which lends authenticity to the tale...." Read more

"...to see Darman bringing back to life my favorite characters with a great story. I want more!" Read more

"...in proportions - kept moving all over the landscape and the action was nearly constant. Probably one of the best books in the series...." Read more

"...I feel I am there and that I'm part of the story. Such good writing and story telling. Thank you Peter Darman." Read more

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"...Overall, a great read, with a lot of emotion and plenty of action" Read more

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"Another outstanding read in the Parthian series! I've read them all. I feel I am there and that I'm part of the story...." Read more

"This is one of the best in the series. It was very exciting to read and travel vicariously to the east of the Parthian kingdom." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the characters stayed true to their personalities throughout the story.

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"So glad to see Darman bringing back to life my favorite characters with a great story. I want more!" Read more

"Another great book in the Parthian chronicles , great characters and detailed battle descriptions, hopefully anther to come with Spartacus invasion..." Read more

"...is s very good story teller who writes a good story with believable characters and great plots." Read more

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  • Claude Wyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Knowing All of These Characters as I do, this tale was very fun and well written
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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    I have read several of the Parthian series, and I think this novel might be the best written one so far. The characters were well developed with me already and they all stayed true to their personalities. There were enough new characters to add a new dimension to the story. I like that Pacorus is a little older and a little less formidable as a person, which lends authenticity to the tale. Overall, a great read, with a lot of emotion and plenty of action
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  • James L. Griswold
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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    So glad to see Darman bringing back to life my favorite characters with a great story. I want more!
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  • green
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books in this series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020
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    Good story, nearly epic in proportions - kept moving all over the landscape and the action was nearly constant. Probably one of the best books in the series.

    What I didn't like is the amount of text spent describing every locale and everyone's attire. Is the author a female using a pen name?
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  • Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such good writing and story telling
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
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    Another outstanding read in the Parthian series! I've read them all. I feel I am there and that I'm part of the story. Such good writing and story telling. Thank you Peter Darman.
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  • Stefan Perkowski
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review of the usurper
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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    The story was somewhat interesting however the main character seems to be lacking the intelligence that he demonstrated in the earlier novels. Plot development was somewhat weaker
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  • joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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    Another great book in the Parthian chronicles , great characters and detailed battle descriptions, hopefully anther to come with Spartacus invasion of Armenia!
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  • Rich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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    I look forward to the release of new books in this series. Darman does a tremendous job of pulling you into the Parthian Empire. I would highly recommend this book as well as all in the series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy historic reading
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017
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    By the seventh book in the series I had become relaxed with the story line which was historically interesting but finally the repetitive nature of the personalities became a bit boring. All in all though I enjoyed the series
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  • JEAN FOURCADE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on March 1, 2018
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    Antiquity fans, another precious "Parthian" episode, introducing the Kushan first westward push. To be read in sequence, from the first volume on.
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  • Mel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great as always!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2019
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    I love The Parthian Chronical. Darman is a great storyteller. His books are full of fascinating historical information and wonderful characters.
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  • Madoap
    5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER GREAT ONE
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2017
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    This is the 7th book in the Parthian series and just as good as the others. Some authors seem to drop off after so many episodes but Mr Darman just gets better and better. It's been awhile since the last book but it was well worth the wait. Readers who have followed this series will know what to expect ( a really good tale and plenty of battle scenes ), and to new readers although this can be read as a one off I would recommend starting from number one and reading the whole series. I would also recommend reading his other series on the crusaders which are just as good. Both sets of books are up there with any historic fiction out there and deserve to be on anyone's reading list. These are great books, buy them today.
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  • Ansuman Neo-gay
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dampener
    Reviewed in India on September 30, 2017
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    Expectations were too high from this novel...as Peter darman has always evolved in this series ...but this one did not like much..it's my view and not to be treated As a review
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  • Herman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another homerun!
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 3, 2019
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    Darman has written another homerun! This one is also well worth reading. There are still many surprises. My only personal note of cticism being that sorcery’s been getting too much attention to my liking. The influence of Dobbai in previous books was more than enough for me. Nevertheless, on to the next book!
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