What do you think?
Rate this book
The Orfeo Saga #2
The Emperor of Babylon
A rising threat from the biggest city in the world The Emperor of Babylon has captured Zurga - a brilliant inventor - and is demanding to know how to control volcanic eruptions. He also desires iron weapons, a closely guarded Hittite secret. The emperor plans conquer all the lands surrounding the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. He has a vast spy network and is preparing a huge army. Orfeo and Clarice, both trained as wanderers, must use all of their skills to save their friend and teacher. They must also stop the Emperor who believes himself to be a deity. Can they stop a madman that could destroy the entire region?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2015
3 people are currently reading
50 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
December 3, 2015
Wow, there is a lot I want to say about The Emperor of Babylon: The Orfeo Sage - Book Two, the first thing is that wasn't paying attention when I purchased this and didn't know it was book two in a series, however, I found that it was a complete standalone. I never once felt like I was lost or missing out on some piece of the story. The vivid and original story starts when Zurga finds himself bound and it is interesting to note that he doesn't seem surprised, nor does this seem like an uncommon situation. I knew right away I was in for some fun and then by chapter four it really picks up pace and the story unfolds from there into a full on adventure. I love the lengths these Orfeo and Clarice were will to go through for Zurga.
The author has a keen sense of character development and I found each character well-defined and distinct. They are writing style is smart and clever and the story entirely original. I found this book and storyteller especially appealing because there is this amazing balance between being driven by story and character, a difficult thing to achieve in this genre. I was instantly drawn into the story and there is never a single lull, in fact I was held captive until the very last work and I dare say even after. The settings were vividly described so much so it was as though I could see them in front of me, experience them while reading. I am looking forward to going backwards and reading book one.
The author has a keen sense of character development and I found each character well-defined and distinct. They are writing style is smart and clever and the story entirely original. I found this book and storyteller especially appealing because there is this amazing balance between being driven by story and character, a difficult thing to achieve in this genre. I was instantly drawn into the story and there is never a single lull, in fact I was held captive until the very last work and I dare say even after. The settings were vividly described so much so it was as though I could see them in front of me, experience them while reading. I am looking forward to going backwards and reading book one.
April 22, 2016
As a fan of historical fiction genre I always enjoy a good story that brings me back in time. “The Emperor of Babylon” is so well-written, with vivid and believable characters, that I got completely immersed into the ancient world, masterfully crafted by the author.
This fast-paced, action packed story starts with an old Wanderer – Zurga – being kidnapped by the malevolent emperor of Babylon for the purpose of obtaining certain information, which would help Nurim Sin conquer half of the world. Orfeo and Clarice, Zurga’s friends and followers, leave their peaceful life to save him from captivity and, with time, rid Babylon of Nurim Sin’s rule.
I was especially taken by how clever Clarice was treading her game, hiding in disguise right under the emperor’s nose, waiting for the right moment to attack. Her intelligence, multiple talents, and also her compassion towards the young girls she’d saved from a horrifying fate, made her an extremely likeable character.
The descriptions of the ancient world, the battle scenes, together with customs and traditions of the Babylonians were brilliantly brought to life by the author’s imaginative prose. I highly recommend this novel to fans of historical fiction genre and just lovers of good quality writing. Beautiful work!
This fast-paced, action packed story starts with an old Wanderer – Zurga – being kidnapped by the malevolent emperor of Babylon for the purpose of obtaining certain information, which would help Nurim Sin conquer half of the world. Orfeo and Clarice, Zurga’s friends and followers, leave their peaceful life to save him from captivity and, with time, rid Babylon of Nurim Sin’s rule.
I was especially taken by how clever Clarice was treading her game, hiding in disguise right under the emperor’s nose, waiting for the right moment to attack. Her intelligence, multiple talents, and also her compassion towards the young girls she’d saved from a horrifying fate, made her an extremely likeable character.
The descriptions of the ancient world, the battle scenes, together with customs and traditions of the Babylonians were brilliantly brought to life by the author’s imaginative prose. I highly recommend this novel to fans of historical fiction genre and just lovers of good quality writing. Beautiful work!
December 18, 2016
The Emperor of Babylon is a historical fantasy that takes place in ancient times in the Middle East. This is the second book in the Orfeo Saga. I haven’t read the first book but found that I could enjoy this book without having read the first one. Zurga is a Wanderer who is captured by the Emperor of Babylon because he wants Zurga to give him the knowledge and power he has to conquer half of the world. Zurga’s friends, Orfeo and Clarice, set out to save Zurga from captivity and stop the Emperor of Babylon.
I was really amazed at the depth of information the author included in this book. I feel like I really got to know the characters and the setting for the story. I really felt like I was in the adventure as I read it. I really like that the author included a strong female character (Clarice) in a time when this may not have been as common as it is today. If you enjoy historical fiction, I’d recommend The Emperor of Babylon. I hope I have the opportunity to read the first book soon.
I was really amazed at the depth of information the author included in this book. I feel like I really got to know the characters and the setting for the story. I really felt like I was in the adventure as I read it. I really like that the author included a strong female character (Clarice) in a time when this may not have been as common as it is today. If you enjoy historical fiction, I’d recommend The Emperor of Babylon. I hope I have the opportunity to read the first book soon.
December 8, 2016
The best
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews