SFF

The Shards of Heaven

by Michael Livingston
Starscape: Tor. Nov. 2015. 416p. ISBN 9780765380319. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781466873315. FANTASY
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Readers who have been waiting for a new book from historical fantasy author Jo Graham should check out this promising new series set in the tumultuous years following the death of Julius Caesar. Focusing on Caesar's three sons, nephew/adopted heir Octavian, natural son Caesarion (by Cleopatra), and adopted Numidian prince Juba, along with Selene, Antony and Cleopatra's daughter, this is a behind-the-scenes view of some of the most infamous events in Roman history. Add a quest for mysterious religious artifacts that could be used to control an empire and a nuanced view of historical characters, and this is a top-notch tale.
VERDICT An accomplished nonfiction author and historian, Livingston (At the End of Babel) has a talent for storytelling that will keep readers immersed in the complex tale. His addition of a fantastical twist will not only fascinate readers, but have them clamoring for a sequel.
Reviewed by Jessica E. Moyer , Nov 15, 2015
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