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Theocrates

An epic historical fiction set in ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

Available from Amazon in paperback or e-book.

Hardcover books are available only from this website for $79.

Paperback & e-book cover

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A richly detailed novel which weaves together themes of politics and war, religion and magic, romance and science. Theocrates is a mantis, or seer, whose turbulent and unpre-dictable life is intertwined with that of Alcibiades, a powerful and dangerous Athenian general and politician who played an astonishing role in one of history's greatest wars.

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The complex plot covers a span

of almost 30 years, and in-volves a fascinating menagerie of characters, both fictional and historical, including Socrates.  It is aimed at serious readers who like to be informed while being entertained.

Hardback cover

Sample Pages

See Amazon page for much more sample text.

The hardcover version is a limited edition of 120,
numbered and signed.
Four color printing, Smythe stitching, acid-free paper,
with a foil-embossed leatherette cover and spine.
717 pages plus appendices.  Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 2.25.  Published by Chapel Hill Press.

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