SALAMIS
A new novel by one of the most acclaimed writers of alternate history in the world; a New York Times bestselling author who has been crowned as ‘the Master of Alternate History’ by Publisher Weekly and has won virtually every major award associated with the genre.
Salamis is the fifth (standalone) novel in Harry Turtledove’s critically acclaimed Hellenic Traders universe, detailing the adventures of two cousins, Menedemos and Sostratos, who work as seaborne traders following the death of Alexander the Great.
This time the stage is one of the greatest sea battles ever fought in ancient times; the Battle of Salamis of 306 BC.
under the rule of Ptolemaios.
expeditionary force. And so, very much against their will, Menedemos and Sostratos become small parts of one of the ancient world’s most significant naval battles.
ABOUT HARRY TURTLEDOVE:
Dubbed as “The Master of Alternate History” by Publishers
Weekly, Harry Turtledove has written a number of classic bestsellers in the
subgenre, including How Few Remain, The Guns of the South and
The Man with the Iron Heart.
He uses his study of history
(with a Ph.D in Byzantine history) to create alternate worlds in intricate
detail, crafting enthralling adventures that have garnered him high critical
praise as well as making him one of the most successful bestselling authors in
alternate history.
Turtledove has won, or been nominated, for nearly every
major award in science fiction (multiple times, for many) including the Hugo,
Nebula, Sidewise (alternate history), Homer (short stories), The John Esten
Cooke Award for Southern Fiction and the Prometheus Award. Many consider him to
be one of the most distinguished authors of alternate history to have ever
written in that sub-genre―he is certainly one of the most critically acclaimed.
Harry Turtledove is married to novelist Laura Frankos. They
have three daughters, Alison, Rachel and Rebecca.
Karen J. Mossman 