Its always interesting to find out where writers get their ideas from. This was another enjoyable book by ben kane, taking forward the story of both hanno and quintus in the lead up to the battle of cannae in 216 bc. Enemy of rome the forgotten legion trilogy the forgotten legion. The trek of the famous carthaginian general who leads his troops over the alps to challenge rome provides the genesis for the novel, but it is the coming of age stories of two teenage boys who are destined to face each other across the battlefield that drives the action. Its led by hanno, one of hannibal s young officers, and his secondincommand mutt. Fields of blood hannibal 2 by kane, ben book the fast free shipping.
A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today. This is another brutal but honest book following hannibal and his army as they roam through italy at will. As romes war with carthage continues, two friends now on opposing sides confront each other in one of the most brutal sieges of all time. An exclusive straight to digital short story which also includes the first chapter of ben kane s hannibal. Eagles in the storm eagles of rome book 3 by ben kane 4. Ben kane born 6 march 1970 is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction. Famished and cold, they are making for a town full of the grain that they desperately need. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. The first in a brilliant new series set during the second punic war, from the bestselling author of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While hannibal prepares for war, hanno, the son of one of his most trusted military commanders goes out fishing with suni, his best friend. The official book trailer for bestselling author ben kanes blockbusting new adventure, hannibal. He has traveled widely and is a lifelong student of military history in general, and roman history in particular. As romes war with carthage continues, two friends now on opposing sides confront each other in one of the most brut.
The youngest son, hanno, disobeying his father, goes on a fishing boat with a friend, is caught in a storm, and blown out to sea. Hannibal is a novel by american author thomas harris, published in 1999. Brilliant stuff when will the next in the hannibal series be released. Hannibal, enemy of rome only just manages to catch glimpses of the. Others find their muse when theyre driving, or listening to music, or just walking their dogs. Ben kane is a renowned writer born in kenya in 1970. However, calling it a short story, does suggest it is more of a completeness than it actually is.
Read fields of blood a novel by ben kane available from rakuten kobo. Also by ben kane the forgotten legion the silver eagle the road to rome hannibal. Enemy of rome ben kane for ferdia and pippa, my wonderful children. Written by ben kane, audiobook narrated by david rintoul. Hannibal fields of blood by ben kane hardcover book for. Clouds of war by ben kane, 9780099580768, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is not, however, my first encounter with the author ben kane having read his marvelous forgotten legion series. Ben kane did a good job researching and his books are fairly accurate in terms of historical events. After the catastrophic defeat at cannae, the war in italy lulls as rome and hannibal assess the damage to their armies and plot their next move. An exclusive straight to digital short story which also includes the first chapter of ben kanes hannibal. Hannibal fields of blood by ben kane hardcover book for sale. Ben kane is the author of nine consecutive sunday times top 10 best sellers, with over million copies of his books sold around the world. It is like a sketch, a series of incidents and ideas that could possibly be further developed into a novel, if ben had wished. Enemy of rome the great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the.
Hannibal s campaign to defeat rome continues as he. Hannibal, book 1 ben kane audio book torrent free download, 266. Mistra chronicles rise of empires chronicles, book 4. The action only goes up to the battle of trebia, and i understand that there will be sequels. Having brought his army safely over the alps in winter, he now. The third hannibal book, clouds of war is another superb offering from ben kane, who is a genuine master at story telling, weaving characters from opposite sides of the lines, into a. A novel hannibal book 2 and millions of other books are. The fields of cannae provide the setting for one of the bloodiest battles in history. This is an excellent way to ease yourself into ben kanes bestselling hannibal series proper.
I look forward to reading ben kane s future books on the second punic war. The third hannibal book, clouds of war is another superb offering from ben kane, who is a genuine master at story telling, weaving characters from opposite sides of the lines, into a thrilling and realistic description of some of the bloodiest battles the world has ever seen. Hannibal, enemy of rome is engaging and follows the actual events of the second punic war very closely. The falling sword is the gripping followup to clash of empires from ben kane, the master of historical fiction for fans of simon scarrow, harry sidebottom, conn iggulden and bernard cornwell. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked. Ben kane is a bestselling roman author and former veterinarian. It centers upon two families, one carthaginian and the other roman. Clash of empires is the gripping first novel in a new series from the master of historical fiction for fans of simon scarrow, harry sidebottom, conn iggulden and bernard cornwell.
I was waiting to meet a friend in waterstones and started reading while i waited. Kane is telling the tale of the second punic war where hannibal led the combined armies against the might of rome in search of revenge for the humiliation of the first punic. By the time my friend turned up i was so engrossed he had difficulty getting me out of there. See all books authored by ben kane, including the forgotten legion, and the silver eagle, and more on. Fields of blood hannibal 2 by kane, ben book the fast free shipping see all 3 preowned listings.
As the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman are entwined, for good or ill. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Author ben kanes complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I really have enjoyed them as well as learning a lot of impressive history. He was born in kenya and grew up in ireland where his parents are from. In cisalpine gaul, a carthaginian patrol is moving stealthily through thick woodland. Having brought his army safely over the alps in winter, he now marches sou. At the time, those three books, along with a few works by anthony riches, douglas jackson and simon scarrow, very much set the standard for roman historical fiction. Now ben kane, the brilliant author of the forgotten legion and hannibal. I also enjoy discussions with readers on my facebook page. Enemy of rome 1 as the second punic war looms, the lives of four young people two carthaginian, two roman are entwined, for good or ill. Yes, there will be at least two more hannibal books, but not for a little bit.
Jun 07, 2011 the official book trailer for bestselling author ben kane s blockbusting new adventure, hannibal. Preorder ben kane s new novel, the falling sword, today what readers are saying about ben kane s masterful new historical novel. Ben kane s hannibal, enemy of rome tells the human side of the second punic war. Clouds of war by ben kane 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In the second book of the series, called the silver eagle, kane pushes his story forward as the plot unravels and the. You can find all the details of my books and a little bit about me on this website. Once more, ben kane delivers a novel of the highest quality. Enemy of rome, they find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict and an alliance forged through slavery will be played out to its stunning conclusion. Six of his eight novels have been sunday times bestsellers, and his books have been published in more than ten countries, including the us, italy, spain, greece, russia and the netherlands. Now he plans his revenge and the destruction of the old enemy. He is of irish descent, though, and he was born in this african country while his father, a veterinarian, had a job there.
Ben kanes hannibal, enemy of rome tells the human side of the second punic war. As rome rose to power in the 3rd century bce there was only one real rival in the mediterraneancarthage. Hannibal series by ben kane meet your next favorite book. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Some find it when theyre researching a time period, or watching a tv programme. Clouds of war is the third book in ben kane s hannibal series. Hannibal lecter and the second to feature fbi special agent clarice. Enemy of rome, they find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict and an alliance forged through slavery will be played out to its stunning conclusion in battle. Fields of blood hannibal 2 by kane, ben book the fast free shipping hannibal. This book continues to follow hanno and quintus as they lead up to and fight in arguably one of the bloodiest battles ever. May 07, 2014 hello ben, i have read both spartacuss books and the two first about hannibal.
However, calling it a short story, does suggest it is more of a. Enemy of rome kindle edition by ben kane author format. His research into his books is second to none and you can easily believe that his books have been written through personal experience rather than from the pages of history. The great carthaginian general, hannibal, has never forgotten the defeat and humiliation of his people by rome.
He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. Hi ben, i have been a big fan of all your books, especially the hannibal series. Fields of blood hannibal 2 reprint by kane, ben isbn. Enemy of rome, brings to glorious life the first part of the spartacus story. These facts are not pushed onto the reader, but the writer lets a reader to soak them as he gets deeper in the story. In cisalpine gaul, a carthaginian patrol is moving. A novel hannibal book 1 on your kindle in under a minute. He is best known for the forgotten legion, spartacus and hannibal book series. In the first punic war, the roman legions defeated and humiliated. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Ben kane excels in the second book of the hannibal series fields of blood. Hannibal and his warrior army, or the mighty legions of rome. I read ben kanes spartacus and thoroughly enjoyed it although the original novel i read many years ago was better. The carthaginian family consists of a widower with three sons.