Thrilling, action-packed historical novel set in Egypt during the time of the Crusades...
Scott Oden was born in Indiana, but has spent most of his life shuffling between his home in rural North Alabama, a Hobbit hole in Middle-earth, and some sketchy tavern in the Hyborian Age. He studied history and English at the University of Alabama. He is an avid reader of fantasy and ancient history, a collector of swords, and a player of tabletop role-playing games. His previous books include Men of Bronze, Memnon, and The Lion of Cairo. When not writing, he can be found walking his two dogs or doting on his wife. To find out more, visit scottoden.wordpress.com
The mark of exceptional historical fiction is its creation of an
alien world so convincing (and peopled by such fascinating
characters) that the reader never wants to go back to the real one.
Scott Oden delivers exactly that in The Lion of Cairo, a tale of
that reads like a cross between the 'Arabian Nights' and a
Hollywood blockbuster. Men of Bronze and Memnon put Mr Oden
squarely on the historical fiction map. The Lion of Cairo assures
his place in the very front rank
*The New York Times*
Filled to the brim with assassins and concubines, caliphs and
street thugs, the devout and the heretical. It's partly a
swashbuckling historical, partly a tale of palace intrigue, partly
a fast and furious espionage yarn. A terrific trip into Cairo's
exotic past. Just pray the Emir of the Knife is on your side
*DAVID ANTHONY DURHAM*
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