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Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Lindsey Davis, Steven Pressfield, this breathtaking and captivating novel brings the Crusades to life in all their triumphant and tragic glory.'Gripping from the first page, the reader is swept up in this colourful and convincing portrayal of an Emperor and his realm under siege.' - Ink'Superb read. Thoroughly enjoyed it' -- ***** Reader review'Highly enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review'Brilliant.' -- ***** Reader review'Holds your interest from [the show more first] to the last page' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************AN ASSASSIN IS ON THE LOOSE...AND AN EMPIRE STANDS IN PERILByzantium, 1096: When a mysterious assassin fires his arrow at the Emperor, he has more than a man in his sights; as the keystone of a crumbling empire, if he falls, then the mightiest power in Christendom will be torn apart. Aware of the stakes, the Emperor hires Demetrios Askiates, the unveiler of mysteries, to catch the would-be-killer.But Demetrios is entering an unknown and mysterious world and must edge his way through a glittering maze of treachery and deceit before time runs out. Nor are all enemies within the city walls. With the Turks rampant across Asia, the Emperor has sent to the west for mercenaries to reinforce his position.When a great army, tens of thousands strong, appears before the gates, he gets more than he bargained for. The first crusaders have arrived, intent on making their fortunes in war, and they have no allegiance to an empire they eye with jealousy and suspicion.As the armies of east and west confront each other, and the assassin creeps ever closer to his prey, Demetrios must untangle the golden web of intrigue which surrounds the Emperor before the city - and the empire - are drowned in blood. show lessTags
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That was a great read. Full of action, suspense, war, history, religious fervor, life, death and throughout it all a mystery that was truly surprising and suspenseful, “Knights of the Cross” by Tom Harper was genuinely engaging and pleasurable. Yes, the war scenes lacked the carnal meat of other authors and there was a blatant error in the timeline that annoyed the heck out of me. Even so, Mr. Harper’s historical accuracy and his suave fluidic storytelling aptitude was a delight. Mr. Harper is an author I will definitely look for while perusing the shelves at my next visit to the bookshop.
Murder, pagan rites, all lead Demetrios Askiates in hunt of a murder. Battles rage and Demetrios, a Greek Cursade must fight for Christ and find the person or persons responsible for the killing of three people.
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- Canonical title
- Knights of the Cross
- People/Characters
- Demetrios Askiates; Sigurd; Drogo of Melfi; Tatikios (General); Bohemond (Lord); Quino (show all 17); Odard; Raymond (Count of Saint-Gilles); Anna; Simon of Cagnano; Adhemar (Bishop of Le Puy); Rainaud of Albigeois; Sarah (priestess); Litte Peter (aka Peter the Hermit); Peter Bartholomew; Mushid; Stephen
- Important places
- Antioch
- Dedication
- For my parents who gave me afterward every day
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- Czech, English, Italian
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